Security

Matawalle Arrives  Sokoto, Charges Troops to Flush Out Bandits

By Ada Nkong The  Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Muhammad Bello Matawalle, is in Sokoto and has paid a crucial visit to the 8 Division Headquarters in the State. A statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike director information and public relations says he was accompanied by the Chief of Defence Staff, General CG Musa, ;… Continue reading Matawalle Arrives  Sokoto, Charges Troops to Flush Out Bandits

Transportation

NIMASA DG Cautions Public on Fake Social Media Accounts.

By Ada Nkong The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola has cautioned members of the public on the existence of several unauthorized social media accounts making the rounds and purportedly belonging to him. A statement signed by Osagie Edward head public relations says Dr Mobereola via his… Continue reading NIMASA DG Cautions Public on Fake Social Media Accounts.

Transportation

Railway Infrastructure Development: Sen. Alkali leads delegation to Beijing,Strengthens Ties

By Ada Nkong The stage is set for a new era of cooperation between Nigeria and China in the realm of railway infrastructure development. A delegation from Nigeria's Ministry of Transportation and the Nigerian Railway Corporation led by The Honourable Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali traveled to Beijing, China, for a crucial meeting with… Continue reading Railway Infrastructure Development: Sen. Alkali leads delegation to Beijing,Strengthens Ties

Security

Matawalle , CDS and Other Service Chiefs to Storm Sokoto,  Flush  Bandits Out

By Ada Nkong ..We can't tolerate this any more…. The  Minister of State for Defence  Dr Bello  Matawalle  has expressed  sadness over the activities of terrorists and Bandits terrorizing Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina ,Kebbi States and its environs. A statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike director information and public relations says consequent upon this, the  Minister of… Continue reading Matawalle , CDS and Other Service Chiefs to Storm Sokoto,  Flush  Bandits Out

CAMPAIGNS

Exclusive Breastfeeding: NAWOJ Partners Gift Health and Development Initiative, Takes Advocacy to Wumba

By Ada Nkong Comrade Aisha Ibrahim National president NAWOJ and Comrade Bassey Ikpang FCT Chairperson NAWOJ In a bid to encourage more women to key into the healthy practice of exclusive breast feeding, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) in partnership with Gift Health and Development Initiative Friday held an outreach at Wumba in… Continue reading Exclusive Breastfeeding: NAWOJ Partners Gift Health and Development Initiative, Takes Advocacy to Wumba

OPINION

18 Years WAEC Age Limit : Recipe for Increased Criminality,Prostitution-DC Enamhe

By Ada Nkong Rusty students, disconnect, high level of criminality and prostitution have been identified as some of the demerits of the new 18 year age limit policy for WAEC. Alumni relations officer University of Calabat ,Dr DC Enamhe made the assertion in an interview with our correspondent. Prostitution, increased school Drop outs and unwanted… Continue reading 18 Years WAEC Age Limit : Recipe for Increased Criminality,Prostitution-DC Enamhe

ENTERTAINMENT & LIFE STYLE

Onyeka Onwenu Laid to Rest

By Ada Nkong Nigerian Music icon ,Onyeka Onwenu who passed on July 30 2024 has been laid to rest in Lagos. Former Labour party presidential candidate as well as Abia State Governor Alex Otti are among dignitaries who attended the burial. A funeral service was held at Fountain of Life Church Ilupeju after which she… Continue reading Onyeka Onwenu Laid to Rest

OBITUARY

NUJ FCT Mourns Senior Journalist, John Oba

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council mourns the death of a senior journalist. Mr. John Oba who died at the early hours of Thursday after a brief illness. In a statement released Friday, jointly signed by Comrades Osaretin Osadebamwen and Ochiaka Ugwu, Chairman and Secretary of Council respectively, it noted… Continue reading NUJ FCT Mourns Senior Journalist, John Oba

OPINION

DR. Bello Matawalle – The Architect of Defence Reforms, DICON in Perspective

By Haliru Aliyu The Minister of State for Defence  Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle  has emerged as a key driver of Nigeria's defence reforms, leveraging his quiet and yet steadfast approach to yield significant results. Under his leadership, the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) has undergone a transformative journey, positioning Nigeria as a beacon of… Continue reading DR. Bello Matawalle – The Architect of Defence Reforms, DICON in Perspective