WORLD NEWS

Covid Infections in UK Fall by 30% Over Lockdown-React Study_Ada Nkong

Coronavirus infections in England have fallen by about a third over lockdown, according to a major study. Some of the worst-hit areas saw the biggest improvements - but, despite this progress, cases remained relatively high across England. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the data showed the country could not "take our foot off the pedal… Continue reading Covid Infections in UK Fall by 30% Over Lockdown-React Study_Ada Nkong

POWER

Nigeria Suffers Total Blackout as National Grid Collapses_Ada Nkong

Nigeria's national power grid collapsed again on Sunday afternoon plunging the country into a total blackout.A message from Kaduna Electric to its customers via its Twitter handle, says “We regret to inform you that the loss of power supply in our franchise – Kaduna, Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states – is as a result of… Continue reading Nigeria Suffers Total Blackout as National Grid Collapses_Ada Nkong

HUMAN INTEREST

Sr. Azuka Onwunedo: 25 Years as God’s Handmaid_Ada Nkong

I remember my first close encounter with her! I was not in a good place at all, in so many ways. It would appear being young and inexperienced when I got married was taking too great a toll and somehow, all I could see was gloom. God positioned her in my husband's life as senior… Continue reading Sr. Azuka Onwunedo: 25 Years as God’s Handmaid_Ada Nkong

EDUCATION

Prof Bashiru Aremu Bags UNN Award_ Victor Bieni

, Professor Sir Bashiru Aremu, the Vice Chancellor, Crown University International Chartered Inc.(Argentina, USA and Affiliate Campuses Worldwide) has received an award from University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in addition to another award by UNESCO. UNN honored Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu as " World Acclaimed Distinguished Professor Emeritus" for recognitions of his contribution to the world… Continue reading Prof Bashiru Aremu Bags UNN Award_ Victor Bieni

OPINION

Coalition of Civil Society Groups Fault Narrative on AGF’s Retirement _Ada Nkong

A coalition of Civil societies, The Civil Society Groups for Good Governance, CSGGG, has warned the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) to desist from illicit threats to shut down public services in the country at the expiration of 3- week ultimatum due to the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Mr. Ahmed… Continue reading Coalition of Civil Society Groups Fault Narrative on AGF’s Retirement _Ada Nkong

Security

Amotekun Rescues Akeredolu’s Chief of Staff’s Wife_ Raphael Bichene

Kidnapped wife of the Chief of Staff to Ondo state governor, Chief Olugbenga Ale, has been rescued by the personnel of the Amotekun corps in the state. Some of the kidnappers were reportedly arrested by the personnel of the security outfit. Mrs Ale was kidnapped at Owena in ldanre on Thursday night while travelling from… Continue reading Amotekun Rescues Akeredolu’s Chief of Staff’s Wife_ Raphael Bichene

ENTERTAINMENT & LIFE STYLE

Diego Maradona: Family Inheritance Battle Foreseen_Ada Nkong

Diego Maradona’s tormented private life, with its tangled relationships and paternity suits, suggests distributing his inheritance will be a complex task for lawyers bracing for claims from a slew of children — those he recognized and those he didn’t. “There’s going to be a big fight. He didn’t leave a will,” according to a source… Continue reading Diego Maradona: Family Inheritance Battle Foreseen_Ada Nkong

EDUCATION

ASUU Strike: End in Sight As FG ,ASUU Rise From Eight Hours Meeting_Ada Nkong

An end may be in sight for the protracted ASUU strike that has kept students of higher institutions at home for so long.The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige,who briefed journalists after the eight hour meeting described the dialogue as fruitful. ASUU’s president, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi also indicated that an end to the… Continue reading ASUU Strike: End in Sight As FG ,ASUU Rise From Eight Hours Meeting_Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

Indonesian Man Flogged For Child Rape Collapses_ Raphael Bichene

An Indonesian man collapsed as he was flogged nearly 150 times Thursday for raping a child in conservative Aceh province, where public whipping is a common punishment for violating Islamic law. The 19-year-old grimaced and cried out as a masked sharia officer lashed his back with a rattan stick in the town of Idi. He… Continue reading Indonesian Man Flogged For Child Rape Collapses_ Raphael Bichene