Transportation

NRC Reacts to Lagos Train Fuel Shortage Story_Ada Nkong

Following a story on twitter with a video alleging insufficient fuel issues with a standard gauge train on Lagos-Ibadan rail corridor, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) Managing Director, Fidet Okhiria, has explained to newsmen that the incident was caused by fuel gauge failure on the passenger train service. According to Okhiria, boss passengers coming to Lagos… Continue reading NRC Reacts to Lagos Train Fuel Shortage Story_Ada Nkong

Aviation

NiMet Predicts Low Visibility in Northern States_Ada Nkong

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, says that Fresh dust has been raised over Faya-Lageau in Chad Republic. According to a statement by Ibrahim Muntari , GM public affairs NiMet, this dust is currently advancing towards Nigeria. Its arrival into the country is expected to deteriorate horizontal visibility over most states in the North. Muntari says… Continue reading NiMet Predicts Low Visibility in Northern States_Ada Nkong

OPINION

International Women’s Day: Dr. Mrs Minnie Oseji Advocates Gender Equality_Victor Bieni

Dr. Mrs Minnie Oseji, a Public Health Consultant, Community Physician, Health Services Researcher, and Permanent Secretary, Delta State Ministry of Environment has advocated for the Promotion of Gender Equality by breaking the natural barriers created and stereotyping of Women as weak and unproductive persons in the society. Dr. Mrs Minnie Oseji who doubles as the… Continue reading International Women’s Day: Dr. Mrs Minnie Oseji Advocates Gender Equality_Victor Bieni

Aviation

Nigerian Air: No Preferred Bidder Yet_Ada Nkong

Following speculations in some quarters that Qatar Airways has been penciled down as the preferred bidder for the national Carrier, the Ministry of Aviation has issued a statement debunking the rumors. According to a statement signed by James Odaudu, Director press and public communications of the ministry, such rumors are capable of discrediting the process.… Continue reading Nigerian Air: No Preferred Bidder Yet_Ada Nkong

OPINION

Commited to Breaking the Bias_Ada Nkong

As we celebrate this year's international women's day, I took time out to ponder on why the bias continues despite lots of advocacy and Sensitization and the answer comes in a flash ' because women don't want to rock the boat'. I myself have been guilty of letting it slide in many areas of my… Continue reading Commited to Breaking the Bias_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

PDP Submits Nominees for Replacement of Umahi, Deputy_Ada Nkong

Following the sackil of Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi and his Deputy Dr Eric Igwe by a Federal high court in Abuja, the People democratic party has submitted names for their replacement.While addressing a world press conference at the PDP National Headquarters, Wadata Plaza, Abuja, National Chairman, Senator Dr Iyorchia Ayu revealed that the party’s… Continue reading PDP Submits Nominees for Replacement of Umahi, Deputy_Ada Nkong

HUMAN INTEREST

Kebbi Vigilante Killings: President Buhari Expresses Sadness_Ada Nkong

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over what he described as "the brutal murder of tens of vigilante members in Kebbi State by bandits who ambushed them in the Sakaba/Wassagu Local Government Area." According to a statement by his special assistant Media and publicity,Garba Shehu, President Buhari said "this egregious  level of criminality is shocking and… Continue reading Kebbi Vigilante Killings: President Buhari Expresses Sadness_Ada Nkong

ENTERTAINMENT & LIFE STYLE

Betrayed with a Kiss: A Nigerian Woman Laments_Ada Nkong

#breaktheconstitutionbias Betrayed with a Kiss You acknowledge that you came forth from me,But then you won't let me be!You twist the knife so hard each chance you get,Apparently you won't rest till my sun sets. Yet I nurture all your citizens,Break my back to suckle your future,I fret when you are ill,Send up prayers in… Continue reading Betrayed with a Kiss: A Nigerian Woman Laments_Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

Ukraine Conflict: Boris Johnson Urges Renewed World Push to Halt Russia’s Invasion_Ada Nkong

Boris Johnson with Ukrainian Ambassador at 10 Downing Street World leaders must mount a renewed effort to ensure Russia's "horrific" invasion of Ukraine fails, Boris Johnson has said. Writing in the New York Times, the prime minister said "it is not future historians but the people of Ukraine who will be our judge". Mr Johnson… Continue reading Ukraine Conflict: Boris Johnson Urges Renewed World Push to Halt Russia’s Invasion_Ada Nkong