POLITICS

Cross River Local Government Elections: Criticisms Trail Process as Stakeholders Decry Flaws

By Ada Nkong Criticisms have continued to trail the just concluded local government elections in Cross River State which some have described as 'selection'. Aggrieved youths took to social media to lament the hoarding of result sheets which they say emerged only after outcries in many quarters. According to them, photocopies of result sheets were… Continue reading Cross River Local Government Elections: Criticisms Trail Process as Stakeholders Decry Flaws

Gender

Unseen Struggles: Ghanaian Women Journalists Demand Equality

By Afia Agyapomaa Ofosu Years ago, as a young female journalist in Accra, I experienced an injustice that left me reeling. I’d been working late in the editing suite, exhausted but determined to complete my reportage. Yet, when my turn finally came, a male colleague’s work was prioritized by the editor, simply because they were… Continue reading Unseen Struggles: Ghanaian Women Journalists Demand Equality

HUMAN INTEREST

3 Years After,Committee Announce Sen. Joseph Wayas Burial November 30

By Ada Nkong In what can best be described as a fortunate turn of events, the burial committee has announced November 30 as the date for burial of the former Senate President who died in the UK . Secretary to the committee , Dr DC Enamhe made this known while briefing Newsmen in Calabar Recall… Continue reading 3 Years After,Committee Announce Sen. Joseph Wayas Burial November 30

ECONOMY

FG Appoints Igwe Kingsley Onyekachi Substantive Registrar/CEO of CRFFN

By Ada Nkong As part of efforts to reposition the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) for better efficiency and management, the Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola , has approved the appointment of a substantive Registrar/CEO for the Council. He is Igwe Kingsley Onyekachi. He takes over from… Continue reading FG Appoints Igwe Kingsley Onyekachi Substantive Registrar/CEO of CRFFN

POLITICS

Zamfara: PDP Members Praise Matawalle, Protest Against Governor Lawal as Federal Law Maker Dumps PDP for APC

By Hassan Musa Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Talata Mafara Local Government Area, Zamfara State, took to the streets on Monday to protest what they described as poor governance under Governor Dauda Lawal. According to our source, staging a strong protest against Governor Dauda Lawal, the protesters said that the tenure of… Continue reading Zamfara: PDP Members Praise Matawalle, Protest Against Governor Lawal as Federal Law Maker Dumps PDP for APC

Transportation

Warri-Itakpe Train Service Addresses Concerns About Ticketing Practices

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Railway Corporation says it is working to end ticket racketeering on Warri-Itakpe rail corridor. A statement signed by Engineer Sanni Abdulganiyu the Coordinator  of Warri Itakpe Train Service says it is stepping up monitoring and any staff found culpable will be punished accordingly . See full statement below: The management… Continue reading Warri-Itakpe Train Service Addresses Concerns About Ticketing Practices

POLITICS

Rivers Assembly Crisis: Stop Castigating the Judiciary and Wike-Rex Amerika Tells Political Detractors

By Timi Pepple A political activist in Port Harcourt, Rex Daniel Amerika has warned political detractors to stop castigating the judiciary and FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike. Amerika gave this warning in a release he personally signed stating the deliberate attempt by the Rivers government to hoodwink the judiciary and damage the impeccable records of… Continue reading Rivers Assembly Crisis: Stop Castigating the Judiciary and Wike-Rex Amerika Tells Political Detractors

Aviation

NCAT Bags NCAA Approval for ARFF Training

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) today, Tuesday, October 29, 2024 has issued certificate of accreditation to the Aerodrome Emergency Training School of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria as provider of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) training in Nigeria. The award ceremony, in line with Acting Director General Civil… Continue reading NCAT Bags NCAA Approval for ARFF Training

Security

Nigeria Pledges Support for Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Centre

By Ada Nkong The Federal Government  has reaffirmed its commitment to combating terrorism in the West Africa and African region in general, by supporting the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Centre (IMCTC). A statement signed by Mr Henshaw Ogubike director information and public relation says the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru  gave the assurance when he… Continue reading Nigeria Pledges Support for Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Centre