OPINION

Polyandry:Group Condemns Trending Video Attributing Culture to Ogoja

By Ada Nkong A group representing the people of Northern Cross River State, Who is Who in Northern Cross River has condemned in strong terms a video on social media attributing the culture of polyandry to the people of Ogoja. In the video, a young lady purported to be from Ogoja says she is married… Continue reading Polyandry:Group Condemns Trending Video Attributing Culture to Ogoja

Security

Permanent Secretary Assures Keffi Community of Continued Government Support

By Ada Nkong The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana , has assured the Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State and Nigeria at large of the Federal Government's continued support in the areas of security and provision of essential services. Dr. Kana made this statement when he received the Executive Chairman… Continue reading Permanent Secretary Assures Keffi Community of Continued Government Support

Aviation

Capacity Building: NCAA Trains Journalist on Aviation Safety, Credible Reportage

By Ada Nkong Facilitators with Chairman ATACA and some participants at the workshop In a bid to improve aviation safety reporting and equip journalists reporting its activities to serve the public better, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority held a two day workshop for Aviation journalists in Abuja . The theme of the workshop which took… Continue reading Capacity Building: NCAA Trains Journalist on Aviation Safety, Credible Reportage

Security

FG, Walter Reed Army Institute  Seek Deeper Collaboration im  Research

By Ada Nkong The Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Defence Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, mni has called for a deeper partnership between Nigeria and Walter Reed Army Institute of the United States of America on medical research for the benefit of the Military personnel and the civilians in Nigeria. A statement signed by Mr Henshaw… Continue reading FG, Walter Reed Army Institute  Seek Deeper Collaboration im  Research

Security

Defence Minister  Charges NDC Course 32 Graduands to Advance The Tenets of Democracy

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Defence has charged National Defence College (NDC) Course 32 Graduands to advance the tenets of democracy as a pathway to Africa's unity and development. In a statement signed by Mr Henshaw Ogubike Director information and public relations,speaking at the National Defence College Course 32 Graduation Lecture, themed "Democracy Beyond… Continue reading Defence Minister  Charges NDC Course 32 Graduands to Advance The Tenets of Democracy

OPINION

FCS Promotion Exams: Participant Advocates Decentralisation

By Ada Nkong A participant in the just concluded director cadre promotion of the federal civil service has advocated decentralisation of the examinations. In a write up made available to Newsannex, the participant outlined the challenges and proffered solutions. See full write up below: "𝙍𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙡 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚: 𝘿𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙞s𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙙𝙧𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙀𝙭𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣"… Continue reading FCS Promotion Exams: Participant Advocates Decentralisation

ECONOMY

Stakeholders Back  License Review, Get Nod To Propose Royalties.

By Ada Nkong The federal government, in collaboration with stakeholders in the mining sector, have reached a consensus supporting the review of mining license rates after a recent three-hour meeting. This review aims to align the sector with current market realities and to ensure more effective management of Nigeria’s mineral resources.a statement signed by Mr… Continue reading Stakeholders Back  License Review, Get Nod To Propose Royalties.

Aviation

Deduction of 50%   Internal Revenue of Aviation Agencies: Keyamo Appeals for Calm

By Ada Nkong Following a call to action by aviation unions over 50% deduction of internal revenue, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo has called for calm. In a statement made available to our correspondent, the Minister said he is aware of the call to action by the workers’ unions within the… Continue reading Deduction of 50%   Internal Revenue of Aviation Agencies: Keyamo Appeals for Calm

Security

Photo Story: Badaru on Presidential Entourage to Equatorial Guinea

By Ada Nkong Honourable Minister of Defence H.E Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni with the Vice president of EQUATORIAL GUINEA TEODORO NGUEMA OBIANG MANGUE at the Peace presidential palace , Malabor during a courtesy visit to the Vice President.The Honourable Minister of Defence is on the entourage of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR to EQUATORIAL… Continue reading Photo Story: Badaru on Presidential Entourage to Equatorial Guinea