WORLD NEWS

Depp Wins Defamation Case Against Heard_Ada Nkong

Sequels are rarely better than the originals, but Johnny Depp will have definitely enjoyed this second installment. Wednesday's verdict is a huge change of fortune for him. Two years ago, he was soundly defeated on similar libel claims in a UK court. Back then, Depp sued The Sun newspaper over an article that called him… Continue reading Depp Wins Defamation Case Against Heard_Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

Platinum Jubilee: Queens Portrait Released as UK Set for Celebration_Ada Nkong

An official photograph of the Queen has been released ahead of celebrations to mark her Platinum Jubilee. The portrait, by Ranald Mackechnie, was taken in the Victoria Vestibule at Windsor Castle earlier this year. In her Jubilee message the monarch thanked people for organising events to celebrate her milestone, saying "many happy memories" would be… Continue reading Platinum Jubilee: Queens Portrait Released as UK Set for Celebration_Ada Nkong

Governance

National Senior Citizens Center Partners NAPTIP, Secures Rapid Response Toll Free Lines_Ada Nkong

The Nigerian Senior Citizens Center is poised to partner NAPTIP to prevent,respond rescue and remedy older persons in case of Abuse. The DG NSCC , Dr Emem Omokaro made this known during a courtesy visit to the DG NAPTIP, Dr Fatima Waziri-Azi. According to the DG, this will be achieved through utilization of NAPTIP's existing… Continue reading National Senior Citizens Center Partners NAPTIP, Secures Rapid Response Toll Free Lines_Ada Nkong

Aviation

NiMet Collaborates With Earth Network to Install Hitech Forecasting Equipment_Ada Nkong

In a bid to improve its high impact weather forecasting capacity through the utilization of totallightening data and latest point forecasting techniques to provide related services to its customersand stakeholders, the Nigerian Meteorological agency has kick-started the installation of equipment in collaboration with  Earth Network. The DG NiMet Prof Mansur Matazu made this known during… Continue reading NiMet Collaborates With Earth Network to Install Hitech Forecasting Equipment_Ada Nkong

HUMAN INTEREST

Let’s Save Princess Heart_Ada Nkong

Every five year old should have no care whatsoever in the world. They should wake healthy and happy, play with friends and family, go to school and look at life as a garden of roses. For Princess though, a hole in the heart ensures that she is too weak to jump about and play and… Continue reading Let’s Save Princess Heart_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

(Photos): Rotimi Amaechi Successfully Screened for Presidential Primaries_Ada Nkong

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has been Successfully Screened by the APC screening commitee and cleared to partake in the presidential primaries. He is one of the leading contenders for the APC presidential ticket.

POLITICS

Ayade Did Not Contest Senatorial Primaries-Aide _Ada Nkong

Contrary to Reports making me rounds that Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State contested and lost Senatorial primaries, the special advicer to the governor on media and publicity, Mr Chris Ita has debunked the allegations. In a statement, Ita said the story "was the handwork of political desperados who are out to embarrass the… Continue reading Ayade Did Not Contest Senatorial Primaries-Aide _Ada Nkong

POLITICS

APC Postpones Primaries to June 6 _Ada Nkong

Reports reaching us say the APC has moved it's National convention to June 6 -8. This follows an extension of the deadline given by INEC for submission of candidates list. Details shortly.

JUDICIARY

Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal, Vindicates Amaechi_Ada Nkong

The media office of the former Minister of Transportation and presidential aspirant under the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Rotimi Amaechi, says that the Nigeria’s apex court (Supreme Court ) today ruled on the appeal filed by Amaechi against the Rivers State Government on the Justice Omereji Judicial Commission of Inquiry. The Supreme Court in… Continue reading Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal, Vindicates Amaechi_Ada Nkong