By Efosa Osagie ... Characterizes Amaechi and his cohorts as an alarming manifestation of the politics of pull him down syndrome…….. The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has condemned in the strongest terms the reckless and inciting utterances made by former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, regarding the leadership of President… Continue reading Matawalle to Amaechi: Desist from Inciting Violence or Face Consequences
Fatal Plane Crash: Passenger Jet and Army Helicopter Collide in Washington DC
By Ada Nkong An American Airlines flight carrying dozens of passengers has collided with a military helicopter as it approached Washington DC's Ronald Reagan National Airport. The plane then crashed into the Potomac River, officials said, and boats and divers are searching the water for survivors. The Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet - carrying 60 passengers… Continue reading Fatal Plane Crash: Passenger Jet and Army Helicopter Collide in Washington DC
NCAA Annouces Max Air Imminent Operations Suspension for 3 Months.
By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced the inminent suspension of Max Air operations following the incident involving Max Air B734 aircraft with registration marks 5N-MBD, on landing at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano on Tuesday, 28th, January 2025 at about 2251 hours. A statement by Mr Mike Achimugu, Director… Continue reading NCAA Annouces Max Air Imminent Operations Suspension for 3 Months.
Edo Gubernatorial Election Petition Tribunal Relocated to Abuja,Starts January 28
By Efosa Osagie Due to escalating violence and unrest linked to some quarters, the Edo Gubernatorial Election Petition Tribunal has officially relocated from Benin City to Abuja. In a notice released by the tribunal's secretary, Mu'Azu Ibrahim Bagudu Esq., it was said that the tribunal will now convene at the National Judicial Institute (NJI), located… Continue reading Edo Gubernatorial Election Petition Tribunal Relocated to Abuja,Starts January 28
Solid Minerals Corporation: Enduring Legacy for Mining Sector – Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has assured Nigerians that the establishment of the Nigeria Solid Minerals Corporation will significantly transform the mining sector and lay the foundation for its sustainable development. The special adviser to the Minister on media and publicity,Mr. Segun Tomori said speaking on Monday while receiving the British… Continue reading Solid Minerals Corporation: Enduring Legacy for Mining Sector – Alake
Ambassador Gabriel Aduda Lauds Head of Civil Service for Study Tour of Singapore Civil Service
By Ada Nkong In a significant move to reform the Nigerian Civil Service and align it with global standards, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, led a delegation comprising 20 State Heads of Service and select Federal Permanent Secretaries on a study visit to Singapore in January 2025. … Continue reading Ambassador Gabriel Aduda Lauds Head of Civil Service for Study Tour of Singapore Civil Service
NiMet, MTN, Tomorrow.io Partner To Develop Digital Climate Advisory Services (DCAS) System
By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) on Friday, 24th January 2025, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Nigeria’s leading telecommunication services provider MTN, and advanced weather intelligence company, Tomorrow.io, to develop a Digital Climate Advisory Services (DCAS) System aimed at delivering location-specific, actionable weather advisories to Nigerian farmers via mobile SMS. The… Continue reading NiMet, MTN, Tomorrow.io Partner To Develop Digital Climate Advisory Services (DCAS) System
Biodiversity: Nigerian Girl Guides FCT Holds Earth Cadet Step Down Training
By Ada Nkong In furtherance of her objective to produce agents of change among young Nigerian girls, the FCT chapter of Nigerian Girl Guides held a step down training in biodiversity facilitated by the Earth Cadet Network . The training which saw guides especially the youth converge from all over the FCT focused on food… Continue reading Biodiversity: Nigerian Girl Guides FCT Holds Earth Cadet Step Down Training
FIDA FCT Seeks Collaboration With Media to End Violence Against Women and Girls
By Ada Nkong The new FCT FIDA chairperson Barr Chioma Onyenucheya- Uko has called for collaboration with the media to protect the rights of women and children.The chairperson made the call at a media parley Saturday in Abuja attended by some members of her executives and journalists drawn from different media houses. She urged the… Continue reading FIDA FCT Seeks Collaboration With Media to End Violence Against Women and Girls
