Security

Gunmen Allegedly Kidnap 9 on Ikom -Calabar Express _Ada Nkong

Gun men bearing guns and knives reportedly kidnapped passengers on the expressway leading to Calabar. According to witness accounts in videos posted on social media, the attack took place at about 3:50 pm between Uyangha and Okomita in Akamkpa LGA. A commercial driver who said they were herdsmen in his account said they could not… Continue reading Gunmen Allegedly Kidnap 9 on Ikom -Calabar Express _Ada Nkong

ECONOMY

5th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit: NIDCOM Calls for Greater Recognition of Diasporans_Ada Nkong

As the 5th diaspora investment summit kicks off in Abuja,the chairman NIDCOM,Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has called for greater recognition of diasporans. The chairman who was represented by the secretary of NIDCOM, Sule Bassi said that a greater degree of recognition should be accorded to the Diaspora Community, totalling over 17 million Nigerians, who he said… Continue reading 5th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit: NIDCOM Calls for Greater Recognition of Diasporans_Ada Nkong

HUMAN INTEREST

Keep Ogoja Clean: Chief Modey Sponsors Awareness on Sanitation_Ada Nkong

In a bid to increase awareness on the need for a clean and healthy environment, Chief Hart Modey has sponsored a clean up exercise. The exercise which is tagged keep Ogoja Clean berthed at Abakpa market on Saturday 13 November 2022. Young men and women carrying placards with environmental awareness messages cleaned the market while… Continue reading Keep Ogoja Clean: Chief Modey Sponsors Awareness on Sanitation_Ada Nkong

Aviation

BAGAIA Workshop: Nigeria Hosts Regional AIB Safety Workshop _Ada Nkong

Accident investigators under the Banjul accord group accident investigation agency have gathered in Abuja for a workshop on the role of accident/incident investigation in the state safety Programs. According to the commissioner Nigeria accident investigation bureau Engr. Akin Olateru who was represented by the director engineering, Engr . Mohammed Wali,the safety recommendations which will arise… Continue reading BAGAIA Workshop: Nigeria Hosts Regional AIB Safety Workshop _Ada Nkong

TECHNOLOGY

NASENI Empowers 100 Nasarawa Youths on Modern POP Design Production,Others _Ada Nkong

The On-going Nationwide giving of new skills to youths and empowerment programme embarked on by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) moved to Nasarawa State with training and new skills given to One Hundred (100) Nasarawa youths in Modern design, production of Plaster of Paris (POP) and installations. A statement signed by… Continue reading NASENI Empowers 100 Nasarawa Youths on Modern POP Design Production,Others _Ada Nkong

EDUCATION

Strategic Partnership Key to Sustainable Higher Education in Africa -FG _Ada Nkong

The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has called for strategic business partnership for sustainable higher education in Africa.  A statement by Mrs Anastasia Ogbonna, deputy director press, ministry of transportation says Osinbajo who was represented by the Honourable Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, made the call while delivering… Continue reading Strategic Partnership Key to Sustainable Higher Education in Africa -FG _Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

US Midterms: Senate Race Neck and Neck as Democrat Mark Kelly Wins Arizona _Ada Nkong

US President Joe Biden's Democrats have inched closer to keeping control of the Senate, with a projected win in Arizona following the midterm elections. Three days after Americans voted, the BBC's US partner CBS estimates Democrat Mark Kelly has beaten Republican challenger Blake Masters. That would leave the Senate at 49 Democratic seats and 49… Continue reading US Midterms: Senate Race Neck and Neck as Democrat Mark Kelly Wins Arizona _Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Focus on Winning Elections -Amaechi _Ada Nkong

Former Minister of Transportation and leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers, Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has advised the Party's Governorship Candidate, other 2023 election candidates and leaders of the party in Rivers State to pay more attention to winning and seek ways to make the State better, rather than indulge in… Continue reading Focus on Winning Elections -Amaechi _Ada Nkong

POLITICS

2023 Northern Senatorial Elections: Avoid Political Suicide_Ada Nkong

Following spirited attempts by some social media agents to vilify the opposition and twist words out of contest in a bid to demarket candidates other than thiers, PDP Stalwart, Chief Hart Modey has warned against political suicide.In an exclusive chat with our correspondent from Saudi Arabia, Chief Modey expressed worry over the level of disrespect… Continue reading 2023 Northern Senatorial Elections: Avoid Political Suicide_Ada Nkong