Famous aphrodisiac seller, Jaruma , has been remanded in prison custody following an attack on business tycoon, Ned Nwoko, on social media. Jaruma, originally Hauwa Muhammed was remanded by an Abuja Upper Area Court till Friday, pending her bail application hearing. Her arraignment followied a petition by Ned Mwoko to the FCT police command. In… Continue reading Jaruma Detained for Spreading Falsehood Against Ned, Regina Nwoko_Ada Nkong
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Domestication of National Policy on Ageing: Senior Citizens Center Seeks Synergy With Journalists_Ada Nkong
The Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, (NUJ) Abuja Council, Emmanuel Ogbeche has pledged the union's commitment to advocacy for the rights of Older Persons, especially the domestication of the national policy on ageing in the 36 states of the federation. According to a statement jointly signed by the Chairman JONAN Comrade Maxwell Eseigbe… Continue reading Domestication of National Policy on Ageing: Senior Citizens Center Seeks Synergy With Journalists_Ada Nkong
FG to Prioritize Registration of Older Persons, Provide Special ID for Accessing Discounts_Ada Nkong
FG to Prioritize Registration of Older Persons, Provide Special ID for Accessing Discounts_Ada Nkong
The Federal government says priority will be given to older persons in the national identity registration process. The DG National identity management commission, Aliyu Abubakar Aziz said this during a courtesy call by the DG National senior citizens center in Abuja today.The DG also disclosed that plans are under way to give the senior citizens… Continue reading FG to Prioritize Registration of Older Persons, Provide Special ID for Accessing Discounts_Ada Nkong
Russian Invasion of Ukraine Would be Disastrous- Boris Johnson _Ada Nkong
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned Russia that invading Ukraine would be "disastrous" and a "painful, violent and bloody business". Speaking as the Foreign Office pulled some embassy staff out of Ukraine, the PM said the situation was "pretty gloomy" but war was not inevitable. He said the UK was "leading on creating a package… Continue reading Russian Invasion of Ukraine Would be Disastrous- Boris Johnson _Ada Nkong
Registration of Senior Citizens: NSCC Set to Partner Agencies_Ada Nkong
The National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) says it will partner with other government agencies in the registration of Senior Citizens in Nigeria. This is coming on the heels of the declaration by President Muhammadu Buhari at the first presidential summit on ageing in Nigeria for the registration and issuance of identity cards to senior citizens… Continue reading Registration of Senior Citizens: NSCC Set to Partner Agencies_Ada Nkong
Lekki Deep Sea Port: Amaechi Tasks Contractors to Meet Deadline_Ada Nkong
Minister of Transportation, Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has urged contractors at the Lekki deep seaport to do more and beat the completion deadline. According to a statement by Mr Eric Ojiekwe, director press Ministry of transportation,Amaechi who made the call during an inspection tour of the Lekki deep seaport, Weekend commended the contractors for… Continue reading Lekki Deep Sea Port: Amaechi Tasks Contractors to Meet Deadline_Ada Nkong
President Buhari Mourns Murdered 5 Year Old Hanifa_Ada Nkong
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed the nation’s condolences to the family of the five-year-old school girl Hanifa Abubakar whose body was discovered in a shallow grave in Kano after near two months of fruitless search. According to a statement by Garba Shehu , Senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity,the President in… Continue reading President Buhari Mourns Murdered 5 Year Old Hanifa_Ada Nkong
Ghana Explosion Leaves 17 Dead, Several Houses Destroyed_Ada Nkong
A vehicle carrying explosives used in mining collided with a motorcycle and blew up in a town in western Ghana, leaving at least 17 people dead and injuring dozens, according to the government. Videos from the scene posted on social media on Thursday showed a large blast area in Apiate, near the city of Bogoso… Continue reading Ghana Explosion Leaves 17 Dead, Several Houses Destroyed_Ada Nkong
NUJ, Activist Frown at Security Operatives Brutality to Journalists_Ada Nkong
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has expressed its utmost dismay over the attack on journalists and activists during the ongoing trial of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. The Union in a statement by the FCT Council described the attack as reprehensible and… Continue reading NUJ, Activist Frown at Security Operatives Brutality to Journalists_Ada Nkong
