POLITICS

Hector Nnadi Led Team Progressives: Promises NCSU transformation, Submits Nomination Forms_Ada Nkong

Comrade Hector NnadiChairmanship Aspirant NCSU Members of Team progressive, a coalition of contestants for different positions in the Nigerian civil service union federal council elections were in high spirits as they went as a team  to the federal secretariat of the council to submit their forms led by Comrade Hector Nnadi who is vying for… Continue reading Hector Nnadi Led Team Progressives: Promises NCSU transformation, Submits Nomination Forms_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Nigeria Civil Service Union Elections: Secretary of Council Tasks Team Progressives to Display Maturity_Ada Nkong

As the Nigerian civil service union federal council elections draw closer, secretary of council Dan Otakpo has urged aspirants to embrace maturity. Otakpo said this when mémbers of Team Progressives led by Comrade Hector Nnadi visited the NCSU federal secretariat in Abuja to submit their nomination forms. Members of Team progressive, a coalition of contestants… Continue reading Nigeria Civil Service Union Elections: Secretary of Council Tasks Team Progressives to Display Maturity_Ada Nkong

TRAVELS

Obasanjo Throws Weight Behind Diaspora Voting_Ada Nkong

. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has thrown his weight behind diaspora voting in Nigeria, stressing that he sees no reason why the National Assembly cannot amend the relevant laws to make it possible for Nigerians in Diaspora to Vote. A statement by Mr Gabriel Odu of the press, public relations and protocol unit of NIDCOM… Continue reading Obasanjo Throws Weight Behind Diaspora Voting_Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

Issey Miyake: Japanese Designer Dies at 84 _Ada Nkong

Revolutionary Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake has died aged 84, his company has announced. Known for his innovative styles and perfume, Miyake built a global fashion brand, which included designing Steve Jobs' famous black turtle neck jumpers. Miyake was known to work with traditional and modern fashion techniques during his long career. He died of… Continue reading Issey Miyake: Japanese Designer Dies at 84 _Ada Nkong

ENTERTAINMENT & LIFE STYLE

Oliver Newton-John Dies at 73_Ada Nkong

Olivia Newton-John, best known for playing Sandy in smash-hit musical Grease, has died aged 73, her family says. The star died from cancer, her manager told the BBC. Her husband John Easterling said she "passed away peacefully" at her ranch in California on Monday morning. An actress and musician, Newton-John achieved commercial success as a… Continue reading Oliver Newton-John Dies at 73_Ada Nkong

HUMAN INTEREST

Abike-Dabiri Condoles With Family of Momah Killed in Canada_Ada Nkong

Hon (Dr) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM),has paid a condolence visit to the bereaved family of Mr.Chibueze Momah at their Lagos residence. According to a statement by Mr Gabriel Odu of the press ,public relations and protocol unit of NIDCOM, the visit is to convey her deepest sympathy and support for the… Continue reading Abike-Dabiri Condoles With Family of Momah Killed in Canada_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Amaechi Pays Condolence Visit to Ndume Over Father’s Death_Ada Nkong

Former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi today paid a condolence visit to the home of distinguished Senator Ali Ndume over the recent passing of his father. Amaechi who was a Presidential aspirant in the last All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election, was accompanied to the Maiduguri home of Senator Ndume by members of his… Continue reading Amaechi Pays Condolence Visit to Ndume Over Father’s Death_Ada Nkong

EDUCATION

Quality Education: Reverse “New Salary Subvention Policy”, ASUP Tells Delta State Government_Victor Bienni

….As ASUP Leadership Recounts Attendant Ills of New Obnoxious Policy. ….ASUP National Leadership, DSPG, DSPO Appeal to DTSG to Attend to Other Union's Sundry Requests. Anderson .U . Ezeibe, the President of Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, Nigeria amongst other sundry demands has appealed to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to look into the urgent call of… Continue reading Quality Education: Reverse “New Salary Subvention Policy”, ASUP Tells Delta State Government_Victor Bienni

Transportation

Abuja-Kaduna Train Services Will Resume When all Kidnap Victims are Rescued-FG _Ada Nkong

The Federal government says it will not resume train services on the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor pending when all the kidnapped victims from the AK-9 train are reunited with their families. Minister of Transportation, Muazu Sambo also added that the service would commence when the digital security systems that will monitor activities around the tracks are… Continue reading Abuja-Kaduna Train Services Will Resume When all Kidnap Victims are Rescued-FG _Ada Nkong