Aviation

ICPC Commends NIMET for High Ethics, Anti-corruption_Ada Nkong

The Independent Corrupt Practices And Other Offences Commission (ICPC) has commended the Nigerian Metrological Agency (NiMet) for the efforts to ensure the promotion of ethical standards and anti-corruption fight in the agency.This was contained in a letter personally signed by the ICPC Chairman, Professor Bolaji Owasanoye. A statement by James Odaudu director Public affairs ,… Continue reading ICPC Commends NIMET for High Ethics, Anti-corruption_Ada Nkong

SPORTS

Diego Maradona: Three Days of National Mourning Begins as Tributes Pour in_Ada Nkong

Today's football superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo "could not even dream" of being admired as much as Diego Maradona was, says his former Argentina team-mate Ossie Ardiles. Three days of national mourning have begun in Argentina after Maradona died on Wednesday at the age of 60.His body will lie in state at the Casa… Continue reading Diego Maradona: Three Days of National Mourning Begins as Tributes Pour in_Ada Nkong

SPORTS

Football Legend Maradona Passes on at 60_Ada Nkong

Legendary footballer, Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60.Reports say he died as a result of cardiac arrest. Recall that the legend recently underwent an operation to remove a blood clot on his brain few weeks ago . Sources say he took ill after his side beat Patronato 3-0 and was taken to… Continue reading Football Legend Maradona Passes on at 60_Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

Surrender Deadline Approaches as Ethiopia Prepares for Tigray Attack_Ada Nkong

A surrender deadline for Tigray forces is just hours away with Ethiopia’s military threatening to bombard the regional capital – a city of half a million people. Ethiopia’s prime minister on Wednesday rejected growing international demands for dialogue and a halt to deadly fighting in the northern Tigray region as “interference”, saying his country will… Continue reading Surrender Deadline Approaches as Ethiopia Prepares for Tigray Attack_Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

Surrender Deadline Approaches as Ethiopia Prepares for Tigray Attack_Ada Nkong

A surrender deadline for Tigray forces is just hours away with Ethiopia’s military threatening to bombard the regional capital – a city of half a million people. Ethiopia’s prime minister on Wednesday rejected growing international demands for dialogue and a halt to deadly fighting in the northern Tigray region as “interference”, saying his country will… Continue reading Surrender Deadline Approaches as Ethiopia Prepares for Tigray Attack_Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

US Election 2020: Biden Says White House Cooperation Sincere_Ada Nkong

US President-elect Joe Biden has said outreach from the White House over the transition has been "sincere". "It has not been begrudging so far, and I don't expect it to be," he told NBC News in an interview. He spoke as he unveiled his choice of top officials for when he takes over from Donald… Continue reading US Election 2020: Biden Says White House Cooperation Sincere_Ada Nkong

CAMPAIGNS

2020 16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women: UN Women Urges All to Take Action to Support Women and Girls_Ada Ogar

As the 16 days of activism to end violence against women, the UN Women had called on all to take action to support women and girl survivors of violence against women.In its concept note, the UN women shed light on the magnitude of the problems as excalated by the pandemic."The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated key… Continue reading 2020 16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women: UN Women Urges All to Take Action to Support Women and Girls_Ada Ogar

Transportation

Amaechi Apologizes to Nigerians for Hitches on Abuja-Kaduna Rail_Ada Nkong

The Minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has apologized to Nigerians for the disruptions experienced in some train services on the Abuja- Kaduna rail due to technical issues with some of the coaches.The Minister made this known after his monthly inspection of the Lagos-Ibadan rail project.According to the Minister, the breakdown is worrisome because the coaches… Continue reading Amaechi Apologizes to Nigerians for Hitches on Abuja-Kaduna Rail_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Labour to FG: You are not Prepared For Sincere, Honest Dialogue_Ada Nkong

Labour unions have said that the federal government of Nigeria is not prepared for a sincere and honest dialogue on finding a lasting solution to the twin issues of petroleum price increase and electricity tariffs. They stated that this is in spite of the patriotic understanding of labour which has drawn the flak of the… Continue reading Labour to FG: You are not Prepared For Sincere, Honest Dialogue_Ada Nkong