POLITICS

FG Hails Diaspora Remittances, Urges Greater Expertise Deployment for National Development

By Ada Nkong The Federal Government has urged Nigerians in the diaspora to deploy more of their expertise in various sectors nationwide to enhance national development. Vice-President Kashim Shettima who was represented by the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Dunoma Ahmed at the opening ceremony of the 8th Diaspora Investment Summit said the… Continue reading FG Hails Diaspora Remittances, Urges Greater Expertise Deployment for National Development

Security

Badaru Arrives Bamako For Maiden International Defence and Security Exhibition

By Ada Nkong Minister of Defence,  Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has arrived in Bamako, Mali, for the maiden edition of the Bamako International Defence and Security Exhibition (BAMEX 2025). On arrival at the Military Wing of the Bamako International Airport, the Minister was warmly received by the Malian Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, General Sadio… Continue reading Badaru Arrives Bamako For Maiden International Defence and Security Exhibition

Security

FG Unveils Program for 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Launches Portal to Appreciate Veterans

By Ada Nkong Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru has unveiled activities for the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day with the theme  “VALOUR, SACRIFICE AND UNITY: HONOURING OUR HEROES.” The event, held at the National Defence College was attended by all the  Chiefs of Staff and aims to pay tribute to the courage and sacrifices… Continue reading FG Unveils Program for 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Launches Portal to Appreciate Veterans

HUMAN INTEREST

CCWA Advocates Support as Widows, Aged and Orphans Prepare for 2025 Convention in Abuja

By Ada Nkong In a bid to spread joy and rekindle hope among Nigeria’s most vulnerable, the Christian Care for Widows, Widowers, Orphans and the Aged (CCWA) has called on government, corporate bodies, embassies, and individuals to partner in supporting its 2025 Annual Convention and Exhibition scheduled for Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Women… Continue reading CCWA Advocates Support as Widows, Aged and Orphans Prepare for 2025 Convention in Abuja

POLITICS

Senator Jarigbe Officially Notifies Senate of Defection

By Ada Nkong The Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, has formally notified the Senate of his defection from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC),  in a letter. In Senator Jarigbe's letter which was read on the floor of the chamber by the Deputy… Continue reading Senator Jarigbe Officially Notifies Senate of Defection

Security

FG Moves to Enhance Nigeria’s Defence Hardware Production- Matawalle

By Ada  Nkong The Federal Government , has stated its commitment to transforming the country from a consumer of Defence hardware into a proud producer of the same by leveraging on local capacity, talent and resources. The Minister of State for Defence Dr. Bello Matawallle made the statement during the Signing of Memorandum of Understanding… Continue reading FG Moves to Enhance Nigeria’s Defence Hardware Production- Matawalle

HUMAN INTEREST

Association of Civil Servants of Nigeria Lament Abduction of Members Enroute Abuja for Promotion Exams

By Ronke Alabi The Association of Senior Civil Servants has called for the boycott of the promotion exams scheduled to take place in Abuja following the kidnap of six of their members who were traveling to Abuja from Lagos for the exercise . :The Six senior civil servants were reportedly abducted by suspected terrorists. They… Continue reading Association of Civil Servants of Nigeria Lament Abduction of Members Enroute Abuja for Promotion Exams

Aviation

AAAU and De Montfort University Brainstorm Towards Faculty of Engineering Take-Off

By Ada Nkong In preparation for the establishment of the Faculty of Engineering at the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja, a delegation from the University embarked on a facility tour to the School of Engineering and Sustainable Development, De Montfort University (DMU), United Kingdom. A meeting held with the host university focused on… Continue reading AAAU and De Montfort University Brainstorm Towards Faculty of Engineering Take-Off

OPINION

MY REFLECTIONS ON THE OGOJA STATE STRUGGLE AND OUR SHARED RESPONSIBILITY.

By Dr DC Enamhe For the Records: My dear brothers and sisters,I write today not out of bitterness but from a place of truth and clarity. In the course of our collective struggle for the realization of Ogoja State, I have witnessed things that would ordinarily have made many abandon the cause. There are leaders… Continue reading MY REFLECTIONS ON THE OGOJA STATE STRUGGLE AND OUR SHARED RESPONSIBILITY.