A cross-section of security experts from across the country has scored the Nigerian Army high on its efforts in combating insurgency, especially in the last one year. The security experts who spoke at the presentation of the Annual Report On The Federal Government’s War Against Insecurity/Insurgency In Nigeria by the Centre for International And Strategic […]
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Nasarawa Assembly passes 2023 budget into law, jerks its up by N357.8millon
“… passes two bills into second reading…” Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has passed the 2023 appropriation bill of N149, 3billion into law against the initial N148.9 billion presented by Gov. Abdullahi Sule to the House for consideration and approval. Rt. Hon Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, the Speaker of the House announced the passage of the […]
Group Commends DSS for Indicting Emefiele over Terrorism and Economic Crimes Charges
…insist on his arrest and prosecution The Center for Security and Terrorism Prevention (CSTP) has commended the Department of State Security Services (DSS) for what it described as a thorough and professional investigation that culminated into the indictment of Mr. Godwin Emefiele as the chief sponsor of terrorism in the country. In a press release […]
CSOs laud CDS Irabor, military on improved security ahead of 2023 polls
The Centre for African Liberation and Socio- Economic Rights (CALSER) says the Armed Forces has demonstrated preparedness and zeal towards a credible, transparent and violence-free elections in 2023. The Centre noted that the apolitical stance of the military is reassuring and enough reason for Nigerians to celebrate the protection and perseveration of their nascent democracy. […]
Nigeria, Seychelles sign BASA, begin direct flights soon
Following the approval of the Federal Executive Council of the Memorandum on signing and ratification of Air Service Agreement between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Seychelles, the two countries have formerly ratified the Agreement. Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika using the platform of the ongoing International Civil Aviation Negotiation (ICAN) […]
Abuja-Kaduna train service to resume next week amidst tight security
The Minister of Transportation Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, has disclosed that full train service on the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor will resume in a week’s time. The Minister disclosed this on Sunday during an inspection tour of the Abuja-Kaduna rail line in preparation for the full resumption of the train service which has been shut down for […]
Transportation, Aviation stakeholders to discuss economic rescue measures at ATACA annual seminar
The Ministers of Transportation and Aviation, alongside renowned experts in the aviation, rail and maritime sectors have been lined up to speak on measures required to rescue the Nigerian economy through the country’s various modes of transportation. The industry professionals are to outline these measures at the 2022 Annual Seminar of the Abuja Transport and […]
Natasha Akpoti wins again as Appeal Court affirms senatorial candidature
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has on Thursday dismissed the appeal filed against the candidature of Barr Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The Court presided by Justice Gafai upheld the arguement of J.J. Usman (SAN) on behalf of Natasha who held that the Deponents of the affidavits in support of the originating summons who were not […]
Abuja-Kaduna train service to resume, FG denies paying ransom for released victims
Minister of Transportation, Mua’zu Sambo, has disclosed that with the release of the entire victims of the Kaduna train attack, the ministry will begin the process of opening the Abuja-Kaduna train service. The Minister who disclosed this while briefing journalists in Abuja on Friday added that although diplomacy was involved in their release, no kobo […]
ICAO, Qatar to Partner Nigeria on Aviation University
The President of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council, Salvatore Siacchitano has restated the commitment of the organisation to partner with Nigeria in the establishment, provision of funding and faculty of the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU) in Abuja. The ICAO President gave the assurance when Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika led […]