Security

Defence Minister Urges Youth Council to Join Fight Against Oil Thedt.

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Defence,  Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has called on the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) to support the Federal Government efforts in combating oil theft and related crimes. A statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike , director information and public relations says receiving a delegation from NYCN, led by its President,… Continue reading Defence Minister Urges Youth Council to Join Fight Against Oil Thedt.

POLITICS

Democracy Day 2024: Senator Jarigbe Pledges to Protect  Democratic Ideals

By Ada Nkong As Nigeria marks the 2024 democracy day, the Senator representing Cross River North, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe has restated his commitment to promoting democratic ideals. In a message to his constituents, the Senator called for  commitment to a Nigeria where everyone's voice is heard See full statement below Goodwill Message by Senator… Continue reading Democracy Day 2024: Senator Jarigbe Pledges to Protect  Democratic Ideals

Governance

Full Text President Tinubu’s Democracy Day Speech

By Ada Nkong TEXT OF PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU’S NATIONAL BROADCAST ON THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF UNBROKEN DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA, DEMOCRACY DAY, 12TH JUNE, 2024ABUJA My fellow Nigerians, let me begin by congratulating all of us for witnessing the celebration of another Democracy Day today,the twelfth day of June 2024. This year also marks our nation’s… Continue reading Full Text President Tinubu’s Democracy Day Speech

CAMPAIGNS

Minister for Sports Development Declares Support for Creation of Ogoja State

By Ada Nkong The minister for sports development Senator John Owan Enoh has declared his support for the creation of Ogoja State out of Cross River State.The minister made the declaration when he received a delegation of members of the Movement for the Actualisation of Ogoja State at his office in Abuja. The converner of… Continue reading Minister for Sports Development Declares Support for Creation of Ogoja State

EDUCATION

UI VC INAUGURATES NIDCOM, OTHERS AS MANAGEMENT BOARD OF TETFUND CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR DIASPORA STUDIES

By Ada Nkong Prof. Kayode Adebowale, Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan has urged the newly inaugurated Board for the TETFund Centre of Excellence for Diaspora Studies in the University of Ibadan to be above board in bringing about the first in Africa Centre to fruition. A statement by Mr Abdur-Rahnan Balogun director media, public relations… Continue reading UI VC INAUGURATES NIDCOM, OTHERS AS MANAGEMENT BOARD OF TETFUND CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR DIASPORA STUDIES

POLITICS

Rivers Gov’s Ally, Ugochinyere to Face Probe for Staging Comittee Oversight as Solidarity Visit

By Ada Nkong The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere and other lawmakers over a recent solidarity visit to the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara. Recall that Ugochinyere had led about 50 lawmakers on a solidarity visit to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, to attend the first anniversary of the governor in… Continue reading Rivers Gov’s Ally, Ugochinyere to Face Probe for Staging Comittee Oversight as Solidarity Visit

Transportation

FG Flags off Freight Services on Lagos- Kano Narrow Gauge

By Ada Nkong The need for a sustainable transportation network in Nigeria has been emphasized. The minister of transportation Sa'id Alkali reiterated  federal government's commitment to developing Nigeria's transport sector during the flag off of freight services at the Dala inland dry port via narrow gauge to connect the standard gauge railway service with construction… Continue reading FG Flags off Freight Services on Lagos- Kano Narrow Gauge

Security

BADARU , PLEDGES FG SUPPORT IN FIGHT AGAINST INSURGENCY

By Ada Nkong Minister of Defence,  Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has reassured the government and people of Katsina State of the Federal Government's unwavering support in the fight against insurgency and banditry. A statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike, director information and public relations says during his courtesy visit to the State, Badaru reiterated President Bola Ahmed… Continue reading BADARU , PLEDGES FG SUPPORT IN FIGHT AGAINST INSURGENCY

HUMAN INTEREST

Eulogies Flow as Family, Friends Honor Ichie Chukwu Idam in Service of Songs

By Ada Nkong Late Chief Chukwu Idam There is time for everything, the Bible says. So it was, that family and friends of Late Ichie Chukwu Idam gathered at the Presbyterian Church,first parish Abuja to honor him with an evening of songs. Children of the deceased (front row) The Service of Songs which was well… Continue reading Eulogies Flow as Family, Friends Honor Ichie Chukwu Idam in Service of Songs