AWARDS

Diaspora Merit Award 2024: NiDCOM Honors 24 Diasporas

By Ada Nkong As part of activities to mark the 2024 national diaspora day, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has given merit awards to 24 Diasporas for various contributions to the country. Over 150 persons were nominated for the awards which took place at the presidential villa in Abuja with several dignitaries including the first lady,… Continue reading Diaspora Merit Award 2024: NiDCOM Honors 24 Diasporas

TRAVELS

President Tinubu Urges Nigerians in Diaspora to Deploy Experience, Resources to National Development

By Ada Nkong President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians in diaspora to contribute their experience and resources towards the growth and development of Nigeria. The President who was represented by the Secretary to the government of the federation Senator George Akume made the call during the 2024 diaspora day celebration at the presidential villa… Continue reading President Tinubu Urges Nigerians in Diaspora to Deploy Experience, Resources to National Development

POLITICS

Urueoffong/Oruko Chairmanship: Stakeholders Decry Purported Plans of Imposition

By Ada Nkong Stakeholders in Urueoffong/Oruko local government area have cried out against alleged plans to impose Hon. Uno Etim as council chairman. A statement signed by 44 Stakeholders says the party structure has already endorsed the incumbent,Dr Tukubok Okpoyo for the position based on her antecedents. See full statement below: TEXT OF A PRESS… Continue reading Urueoffong/Oruko Chairmanship: Stakeholders Decry Purported Plans of Imposition

OPINION

Unite for Change: Nigerians Urged to Protest Peacefully to Avoid Economic and Social Fallout

By Ada Nkong In anticipation of the upcoming protests planned across Nigeria, Nigerians have been urged to engage in peaceful demonstrations. In a recent interview with Victor Walsh Oluwatemi, the Chief Executive of the Africa Development Studies Centre (ADSC), he emphasized the importance of non-violent protests. It was also emphasize is crucial to express our… Continue reading Unite for Change: Nigerians Urged to Protest Peacefully to Avoid Economic and Social Fallout

OPINION

Politicians Allegedly Using Notorious and Wanted Bandit Leader To Attack  Matawalle, Should Retrace  Steps.

By Ikechi iheanachoPublic commentator/ Analyst The recent sponsored accusations against Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, by a gang leader and cattle rustler Bello Turji Kachalla, have raised eyebrows. It appears that some politicians are exploiting this situation to further their own agenda, using a wanted criminal to discredit a government official.… Continue reading Politicians Allegedly Using Notorious and Wanted Bandit Leader To Attack  Matawalle, Should Retrace  Steps.

POLITICS

UrueOffong/Oruko: PDP Stakeholders Condemn  Petition for Removal of Dr Tukubok Okpoyo From Chairmanship Race

By Ada Nkong Some stakeholders of the People's Democratic Party in Urueoffong Oruko local government, Akwa Ibom State have raised an alarm over a petition by some politicians asking for the removal of Dr Tukubok Okpoyo Transition Chairman of the local government from the chairmanship race. In a petition to the Director state security service… Continue reading UrueOffong/Oruko: PDP Stakeholders Condemn  Petition for Removal of Dr Tukubok Okpoyo From Chairmanship Race

RELIGION

Embrace Peace and Unity for Our Country To Progress – PROF. GANA

The Haske Nupe and former Minister of Information and National Orientation, Prof. Jerry Gana has called on Nigerians to always embrace peace and the need to remain united rather than engage in violence. Prof. Gana made this statement while speaking to journalists at the end of a three-day Synod of the Anglican Church in Busu,… Continue reading Embrace Peace and Unity for Our Country To Progress – PROF. GANA

APPOINTMENTS

New NBA President: DC Enamhe Congratulates Afam Osigwe

Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.I write to congratulate my candidate, the most prepared candidate and the lucky winner. As the most lawyers friendly candidate,the most trustworthy candidate and the most viable candidate, his victory at the just concluded NBA elections where he won by a Landslide didn't come as a surprise to… Continue reading New NBA President: DC Enamhe Congratulates Afam Osigwe