HUMAN INTEREST

First Female Vice Chancellor Prof Grace Alele Williams Dies_Ada Nkong

First female vice chancellor of the university of Benin, and first female doctorate degree holder in Nigeria, Prof Grace Alele Williams is dead. She died at 89 though circumstances surrounding her death are not clear yet. Prof Williams was known for drastically reducing cultism in UniBen during her tenure. Details later

WORLD NEWS

Ukraine War: Estimated 300 Persons Dead in Mariupol Theatre Strike_Ada Nkong

An estimated 300 people have been killed in an attack on a theatre sheltering civilians in the besieged port city of Mariupol. Petr Andryuschenko, advisor to the mayor of Mariupol, released the figures in an interview with the BBC. The attack is believed to have caused the worst known loss of life in a single… Continue reading Ukraine War: Estimated 300 Persons Dead in Mariupol Theatre Strike_Ada Nkong

ENTERTAINMENT & LIFE STYLE

Julius Agwu’s 14 Year Marriage Reportedly Collapses_Ada Nkong

Popular Comedian Julius Agwu’s 14 years old marriage to Ibiere Maclayton has reportedly crumbled. The couple had a challenging time when Agwu fell ill and had successful brain surgery in 2015. Julius Agwu is said to be recuperating and everyone thought his wife was taking care of him though not looking as vibrant and hearty… Continue reading Julius Agwu’s 14 Year Marriage Reportedly Collapses_Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

NATO Officer Says 15,000 Russian Troops Dead in Ukraine_Ada Nkong

A senior NATO military officer said Wednesday that the alliance believes between 7,000 and 15,000 Russian troops have been killed in the ongoing war in Ukraine. The military officer, speaking on condition of anonymity, according to the Associated Press, said the estimate of the number killed is based on a combination of information from the… Continue reading NATO Officer Says 15,000 Russian Troops Dead in Ukraine_Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

Madeleine Albright, First Female Secretary of State Dies at 84_Ada Nkong

Madeleine Albright, the first woman to serve as U.S. secretary of state, has died, her family said in a statement on Wednesday. She was 84. Then-President Bill Clinton named Albright U.S. ambassador to the United Nations shortly after he was inaugurated in 1993, and nominated her as secretary of state three years later. She served… Continue reading Madeleine Albright, First Female Secretary of State Dies at 84_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Photo Story: Engr Enyinnaya Nwafor’s Declaration of Interest for Abia Guber_Ada Nkong

PDP Gubernatorial aspirant and founder of Each One Aid One foundation today officially declared his interest to run for office of governor at the PDP state secretariat, Abia state. Mammoth crowd at Engr Enyinnaya Nwafor's Declaration The ceremony which saw an unprecedented crowd had different support groups with banners stating their support for his candidacy.… Continue reading Photo Story: Engr Enyinnaya Nwafor’s Declaration of Interest for Abia Guber_Ada Nkong

Transportation

President Buhari Directs Timely Completion, Linking of Lekki Deep Sea Port to Harbour_Ada Nkong

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the contractors handling the Lekki Deep Sea Port project to complete it on schedule. According to a statement by Garba Shehu Senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity,on Tuesday in Lagos, the President who praised the efforts of the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, towards making the… Continue reading President Buhari Directs Timely Completion, Linking of Lekki Deep Sea Port to Harbour_Ada Nkong

COMMUNICATION

Multichoice Increases DSTV , GoTV Subscription Fees _Ada Nkong

Owners of DSTV and GoTV, Multichoice have announced almost 14 percent increase for subscription to their various packages. According to Multichoice, the increase is necessary because of Nigeria's inflationary rate. It said, “In light of the rising costs of inflation and business operations, we have had to review the price of our packages to keep… Continue reading Multichoice Increases DSTV , GoTV Subscription Fees _Ada Nkong

LEGISLATURE

Police Men take Over Cross River State House of Assembly_Ada Nkong

Reports reaching us say different units of the Nigeria Police Force have blocked all entrances into the Cross River State House of Assembly following a court judgement sacking twenty law makers in the state. Staff members of the Assembly were also turned back and cautioned not to loiter around. Out source reports that they took… Continue reading Police Men take Over Cross River State House of Assembly_Ada Nkong