POLITICS

NiMet Workers Call off Strike as Aviation Minister Intervenes

By Ada Nkong Striking Unionists of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency NiMet have called off their strike. This follows a high-level intervention by the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo . The strike action  has been suspended until May 13, 2025, pending the outcome of the Minister’s intervention on the issues raised. Unions… Continue reading NiMet Workers Call off Strike as Aviation Minister Intervenes

Transportation

NIMASA To Disburse Cabotage Fund Following FG Directive

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA says it is set to Disburse Cabotage Vessel Financing Funds,CVFF In a statement made available to journalists, it says the disbursement in response to a firm directive from the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola,will commence  by August 2025. Director General of… Continue reading NIMASA To Disburse Cabotage Fund Following FG Directive

Security

Ministry of Defence Moves to Strengthen Military Cooperation With Israel

By Ada Nkong The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Ambassador Gabriel Tanimu Adudareaffirmed the Nigerian government’s commitment to enhancing military cooperation with the State of Israel during a recent courtesy visit from Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Ship House, Abuja. During their meeting, the two officials discussed… Continue reading Ministry of Defence Moves to Strengthen Military Cooperation With Israel

CAMPAIGNS

NAWOJ, Action Aid Nigeria Restate Commitment towards Effective Actualisation of WVL Project

The National Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Aisha Ibrahim, says NAWOJ is  committed to strengthening ties with Action Aid Nigeria on its programmes, especially the Women Voices and Leadership (WVL) programme, which NAWOJ was one of the partners. Hajia Ibrahim who Spoke during a courtesy visit to Action Aid Nigeria at… Continue reading NAWOJ, Action Aid Nigeria Restate Commitment towards Effective Actualisation of WVL Project

Transportation

Minister of Transportation Commiserates With Families of Gombe Accident Victims

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali has consoled families of victims of Gombe State Accident. A statement signed by Alkali Jubril special adviser media and publicity to the Minister says Sen. Alkali received with shock the news of the tragic accident in Billiri town, Gombe state which claimed five (5)… Continue reading Minister of Transportation Commiserates With Families of Gombe Accident Victims

RELIGION

Pope Francis Dies at 88

By Ada Nkong The Vatican has reported the death of Pope Francis after his seeming recovery from a respiratory ailment. He was the first Latin American Pope and has suffered various ailments during his 12 year reign. He died Easter Monday at his residence Casa Santa Marta according to the Vatican. Details later....

CAMPAIGNS

Livinus Chibuike Victor Breaks World Record With Marathon Interview

By Ada Nkong A Nigerian journalist in Abuja, Livinus Chibuike Victor has successfully broken the Guinness record of 55 hours  interviewing marathon as part of efforts to promote press freedom and is now poised to set a new world record. Recall that the previous longest interviewing marathon was 55 hours and 24 seconds, and was… Continue reading Livinus Chibuike Victor Breaks World Record With Marathon Interview

Security

Jos Attack: Defence Minister Visits Affected Community, Reiterates President’s Commitment to End Violence

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Defence  Muhammad Badaru Abubakar , has visited the community in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State to express condolences to the families affected by recent attacks and to assure them of the federal government’s commitment to preventing future occurrences. A statement signed by Sani Datti for director information… Continue reading Jos Attack: Defence Minister Visits Affected Community, Reiterates President’s Commitment to End Violence

Aviation

Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Temporarily Closed For  Runway Rehabilitation

By Ada Nkong The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the temporary closure of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu, Enugu State, for emergency runway repairs. A statement signed by Mrs Obiageri Oprah director public affairs and consumer protection says there is a sudden and significant rupture in the asphalt surface at a critical… Continue reading Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Temporarily Closed For  Runway Rehabilitation