Ada Nkong US President Joe Biden has announced that he will end his candidacy for re-election, saying "it is in the best interest of my party and the country". It comes four months before Americans go to the polls, upending the race for the White House.It follows weeks of intense pressure from fellow Democrats after… Continue reading Biden Withdraws From Presidential Race
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan: Womanifesto Frowns at Senator Akpabio’s Outburst
A coalition of civil society groups advocating for women's rights,Womanifesto has condemned in strong terms the outburst of the Senate President, ,Godswill Akpabio against Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan on Thursday 18 July 2024. In a statement signed by the NGOs including Action aid Nigeria, Amnesty International Nigeria, and 9jafeminista , they described the Senate as… Continue reading Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan: Womanifesto Frowns at Senator Akpabio’s Outburst
Nelson Mandela International Day 2024: UNODC Partners Nigerian Correctional Service and Chess in Slums Africa ,Launch Chess Program at Custodial Centers in Maiduguri, Borno
By Comfort Ntaji In commemoration of the legacy of Nelson Mandela , the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) and the innovative non-profit organization Chess in Slums Africa have collaborated to bring the game of chess to the Maiduguri Maximum and Medium Security Custodial Centers, in Borno state.… Continue reading Nelson Mandela International Day 2024: UNODC Partners Nigerian Correctional Service and Chess in Slums Africa ,Launch Chess Program at Custodial Centers in Maiduguri, Borno
Vessel Fire Incident – All Crew Members Rescued
By Ada Nkong ........As NIMASA DG sets up incident command center. The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA says all crew members aboard a vessel that caught fire have been rescued. A statement signed by Osagie Edward head public relations of the agency says on Thursday, 18th July, 2024 received signals from the Regional… Continue reading Vessel Fire Incident – All Crew Members Rescued
Defence Minister Calls For Collaboration With F.U.D on Conflict Resolution and Research on Military Equipment Production
By Ada Nkong ...Our doors are open for possible collaboration- Badaru. The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has urged the Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State (FUD) to partner with the Ministry of Defence on Conflict resolution andresearch on Military equipment production and repair through Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria. A statement signed by Mr… Continue reading Defence Minister Calls For Collaboration With F.U.D on Conflict Resolution and Research on Military Equipment Production
Minimum Wage: Labour, Government Agree on 70,000 Naira
By Ada Nkong President Bola Tinubu has approved 70,000 as the new minimum Wage. The approval was given at a meeting with the NLC and TUC at the Villa. Details later....
Senator Wayas Burial: CRSG Announces Planning Committee
By Ada Nkong Cross River State governor,Prince Bassey Otu has announced a planning committee for the burial of late Senate president,Dr Joseph Wayas. In a letter signed by his chief press secretary NSA Gill, the governor mandated the 22 man committee headed by the deputy governor Hon. Peter Odey with Justice Maurice Eneji as alternate… Continue reading Senator Wayas Burial: CRSG Announces Planning Committee
University of Calabar 50th Anniversary: Vice Chancellor Constitutes Planning Committee ,Appoints Prof Eyong,Dom Cklaimz Enamhe
By Ada Nkong As part of preparations to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the University of Calabar,the Vice-Chancellor Prof Florence Obi has inaugurated a 36 man planning committee for the event. The committee which is chaired by Prof. Eyong Eyong the provost, college of postgraduate studies has Barr Eshemomoh Paul as alternate chairman and Dr… Continue reading University of Calabar 50th Anniversary: Vice Chancellor Constitutes Planning Committee ,Appoints Prof Eyong,Dom Cklaimz Enamhe
(Photos)Freight Services: NRCÂ Cargo Train Arrives Lagos
By Ada Nkong The Nigerian railway corporation NRC, has taken delivery of yet another round of 17 locomotive driven containers from Kano state, North West Nigeria, in Lagos, South West.A statement signed by the MD NRC Engr. Fidet Okhiria says this is in continuation and consolidation of freight services launched by the ministry of transportation… Continue reading (Photos)Freight Services: NRCÂ Cargo Train Arrives Lagos
