POLITICS

Senator Jarigbe Debunks Allegations of Turning Cross River North Contracts into Family Business

By Ada Nkong Following a publication in a media platform accusing the Senator representing Cross River North, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe of turning public procurements into a family business, Senator Jarigbe has offered clarifications as to the contract cited in the publication. While confirming that the said solar street light project has been duly executed and… Continue reading Senator Jarigbe Debunks Allegations of Turning Cross River North Contracts into Family Business

Security

2027 General Elections: Tinubu Will Win Convincingly- Matawalle

By Ada Nkong … Calls for unity behind Mr. President’s Reform Agenda The Minister of State for Defence Dr. Bellow Matawalle has affirmed his strong support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu  and predicted a convincing victory for the President in the 2027 Presidential election. Dr. Matawalle also urged Nigerians and political stakeholders to give the… Continue reading 2027 General Elections: Tinubu Will Win Convincingly- Matawalle

Aviation

NCAA Threatens to Sanction Defaulting Airlines over Special Needs Assistance Column on Air tickets

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has mandated all domestic airlines operating in Nigeria to comply with its directive to  incorporate a mandatory Special Needs/Assistance request feature on their ticket reservation system  for Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRM) and passengers with disabilities . A statement by Michael Achimugu Director public relations and… Continue reading NCAA Threatens to Sanction Defaulting Airlines over Special Needs Assistance Column on Air tickets

OPINION

76 oil wells: Revisiting a historical wrong

By Emmanuel Ogbeche The controversy over the 76 oil wells ceded to Akwa Ibom in 2002 from Cross River State over the ill-conceived handing over of Bakassi Peninsula to Cameroon is back on the front burner of national discourse. The ceding of the oil wells to Akwa Ibom arose from the misreading of claims that… Continue reading 76 oil wells: Revisiting a historical wrong

Aviation

Nigeria’s First Fully Electric Airport Shuttle Service Takes Off as FAAN Partners NEV

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched Nigeria’s first fully electric airport-to-city shuttle bus service, marking a historic milestone in the country’stransition to sustainable transport and low carbon aviation access. The initiative, unveiled at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, is being delivered in partnership with NEV Electric, Nigeria’s first and premier electric… Continue reading Nigeria’s First Fully Electric Airport Shuttle Service Takes Off as FAAN Partners NEV

POLITICS

RMAFC Disputed Oil Well Hearing: Cross River Delegation Debunk  walk out Allegations

…as Akwa Ibom Surveyor General disrupts proceedings Former Speaker of Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt Hon John Gaul Lebo, has stated that the Cross River State delegation to the Federal Government Inter-Agency Technical Committee programme in Abuja on the plotting of disputed and newly drilled oil and gas wells between Cross River State… Continue reading RMAFC Disputed Oil Well Hearing: Cross River Delegation Debunk  walk out Allegations

Security

Defence Equipment Production: Permanent Secretary Reaffirms Government’s Support,  Calls for Sustained PRODUCT Quality

By Ada Nkong The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence Mr Richard Pheelangwa on Wednesday 28th January, 2026 embarked on a familiarisation visit to Equipment and Protective Applications International Limited (EPRIL) located in Ogun State. A statement says during the visit, he commended the company for its contributions to the Nigerian Security Architecture and urged them… Continue reading Defence Equipment Production: Permanent Secretary Reaffirms Government’s Support,  Calls for Sustained PRODUCT Quality

Security

Defence Minister Inaugurates  Committee on Reclaiming Ungoverned Spaces

By Ada Nkong Minister of Defence Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd) has inaugurated an 18 man membership committee on "Reclaiming Ungoverned Spaces for Economic Viability and the Repositioning of the Nigerian Legion corps of Commissionaires and Veterans" as part of renewed effort to strengthen Veterans welfare and ensure active participation of military veterans in strengthening national… Continue reading Defence Minister Inaugurates  Committee on Reclaiming Ungoverned Spaces

SPORTS

Manchester United Beat Arsenal 3-2 to Claim Back-to-Back League Wins

By Ada  Nkong Manchester United recorded back-to-back Premier League victories with a 3–2 win over league leaders Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in a thrilling encounter on Sunday evening. In the space of a week, interim head coach Michael Carrick has overseen impressive wins against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City and Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, underlining a… Continue reading Manchester United Beat Arsenal 3-2 to Claim Back-to-Back League Wins