The Eiffel Tower in Paris was evacuated for two hours Wednesday after an anonymous caller threatened to blow up the great edifice in the heart of the French capital, police said. After an inspection, nothing suspicious was found and the Eiffel Tower was able to reopen to visitors. “A man phoned up, shouted ‘Allah Akbar’… Continue reading Eiffel Tower Evacuated for Two Hours After Bomb Threat_Ada Nkong
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Ten Dead in Lokoja Tanker Explosion_Ada Nkong
Not less than 10 persons have been confirmed dead after a petrol tanker exploded at Felele area of Lokoja, Kogi State Capital, on Wednesday. According to witnesses, the incident occurred around 8:00 a.m. when the tanker lost control and rammed into oncoming vehicles. Some of the victims include Kogi polytechnic students and a primary school… Continue reading Ten Dead in Lokoja Tanker Explosion_Ada Nkong
Sanusi Speaks on Electricity Tariff Hike_Raphael Bichene
A former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, on Tuesday, gave reasons why many Nigerians are not convinced with the recent hike in electricity tariff by the Federal Government. He gave the reasons while delivering a keynote address at the 5th Kaduna Investments Summit. According to him, many Nigerians are not convinced by the government’s… Continue reading Sanusi Speaks on Electricity Tariff Hike_Raphael Bichene
Barclay’s Bank to Send Workers Back to Work From Home_Ada Nkong
Barclays will tell "hundreds" of UK staff who had gone back to the office to return to working from home. The bank told the BBC it was making the move following the latest guidance from the government that people should work at home when they can. About 1,000 Barclays employees worldwide returned to the office… Continue reading Barclay’s Bank to Send Workers Back to Work From Home_Ada Nkong
Sanusi Speaks on Electricity Hike_Ada Nkong
Electricity hike: Why Nigerians are not convinced – Sanusi A former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, on Tuesday, gave reasons why many Nigerians are not convinced with the recent hike in electricity tariff by the Federal Government. He gave the reasons while delivering a keynote address at the 5th Kaduna Investments Summit. According to… Continue reading Sanusi Speaks on Electricity Hike_Ada Nkong
26 Kidnapped FRSC Officials Regain Freedom_Ada Nkong
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State on Tuesday said that the remaining operatives of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) allegedly kidnapped by suspected bandits had been freed. Sule said this when he received the Market Enterprise Development Advisor, Fatima Buhari, in Lafia. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that three out of the… Continue reading 26 Kidnapped FRSC Officials Regain Freedom_Ada Nkong
NIDCOM Congratulates Ezeajughi on Reelection as Mayor_Ada Nkong
The Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) ,Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa ,has congratulated Nigerian-born scientist Councillor Ernest Ezeajughi, on his election to serve a second four-year term as the mayor of Brent.A statement by NIDCOM Head of Media and Public Relations, Abdur-Rahman Balogun in Abuja on Sunday says Dabiri-Erewa said the re-election of Councillor Ezeajughi is… Continue reading NIDCOM Congratulates Ezeajughi on Reelection as Mayor_Ada Nkong
Assange Complains of Hearing Voices in Prison- Psychiatrist_Ada Nkong
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange complained of hearing imaginary voices and music while detained in a high-security British prison, a psychiatrist who has interviewed him told his extradition hearing on Tuesday. Michael Kopelman, a psychiatrist who has interviewed Assange around 20 times, said the former hacker would be a “very high” suicide risk if he were… Continue reading Assange Complains of Hearing Voices in Prison- Psychiatrist_Ada Nkong
Nigeria at Risk Without Restructuring-PAIGAS_Ada Nkong
The Pan African Institute for Global Affairs and Strategy (PAIGAS) made up of Retired Career Ambassadors and Distinguish Intellectuals says Nigeria is at risk unless it finds the courage to restructure.PAIGAS made this submission following a video conferencing which focused on two items on the list of the Senate circular namely, the Federal Structure and… Continue reading Nigeria at Risk Without Restructuring-PAIGAS_Ada Nkong
