WORLD NEWS

Son Sells 28 Years Birthday Whisky to Buy Home_Ada Nkong

A man whose father gave him 18-year-old whisky every year for his birthday is selling the collection to buy a house. Matthew Robson, from Taunton, was born in 1992 and over the course of his life his father Pete has spent about £5,000 on 28 bottles of Macallan single malt. The collection is now worth… Continue reading Son Sells 28 Years Birthday Whisky to Buy Home_Ada Nkong

HEALTH

Lagos Back on the Lead as 162 New Covid-19 Cases Announced_Ada Nkong

The NCDC has announced 162 more Covid-19 cases in Nigeria out of which Lagos with 53 cases has the highest. Plateau which had topped the list for a while due to increased testing has 10 cases. The total number of cases confirmed so far is 54905, 42922 patients have been discharged while 1054 deaths have… Continue reading Lagos Back on the Lead as 162 New Covid-19 Cases Announced_Ada Nkong

TRAVELS

We have no power to Deport- NIDCOM_Ada Nkong

Abike Dabiri-Erewa Chairman NIDCOM Following a publication accusing NIDCOM of being involved in the deportation of some of its members by MASSOB, the Nigerians in Doaspora commision has refuted the claim saying it has no power to deport.A statement signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, NIDCOM's Head of publicty says the story is mischievious and fabricated.The statement… Continue reading We have no power to Deport- NIDCOM_Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

Trump Bans ‘Anti American Sensitivity’ Training_Ada Nkong

US President Donald Trump has ordered federal agencies to stop racial sensitivity training, labelling it "divisive, anti-American propaganda". A memo to government agencies says it has come to his attention that millions of dollars of taxpayers' money have funded such "trainings". The document says these sessions only foster resentment in the workforce. Mr Trump has… Continue reading Trump Bans ‘Anti American Sensitivity’ Training_Ada Nkong

Transportation

Shippers Council Equips Clinic for School, Orphanage_Ada Nkong

As part of its corporate social responsibility program, the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) has donated clinc equipment to Government Junior Secondary School, Kurudu and Abuja Children's home, an orphanage.The Executive Secretary of NSC, Mr Hassan Bello, who was represented by the deputy director, Abuja liaison office, Hajia Rakiya Nuhu said the gesture was a part… Continue reading Shippers Council Equips Clinic for School, Orphanage_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Court Nullifies Jarigbe Agom’s Disqualification for Senate Bye Election _Ada Nkong

A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has nullified the disqualification of Jarigbe Agom, member representing Ogoja/ Yala constituency in the National assembly and a candidatei. The PDP primaries for the senate bye election holding 5th September in Ogoja. Jarigbe Agom enjoys a lot of support especially from the younger generation who see him… Continue reading Court Nullifies Jarigbe Agom’s Disqualification for Senate Bye Election _Ada Nkong

Judiciary

Nigeria Secures Landmark Victory in P&ID Judgement overturn_Ada Nkong

Nigeria has secured a landmark victory in its pursuit to overturn a $10 billion judgement awarded against it in a case against Process and Industrial Developments (P&ID). Delivering his judgement on Thursday, Ross Cranston, a judge of the Business and Property Courts of England and Wales, granted Nigeria’s application for an extension of time and… Continue reading Nigeria Secures Landmark Victory in P&ID Judgement overturn_Ada Nkong

Judiciary

Nigeria Secures Landmark Victory in P&ID Judgment Overturn_Ada Nkong

Nigeria has secured a landmark victory in its pursuit to overturn a $10 billion judgement awarded against it in a case against Process and Industrial Developments (P&ID). Delivering his judgement on Thursday, Ross Cranston, a judge of the Business and Property Courts of England and Wales, granted Nigeria’s application for an extension of time and… Continue reading Nigeria Secures Landmark Victory in P&ID Judgment Overturn_Ada Nkong

HUMAN INTEREST

Protection of Older Persons Rights Mandatory-Anthony Ojukwu_Ada Nkong

The executive secretary national human rights commission , Mr Anthony Ojukwu has reiterated the fact that the protection of the rights of older persons should be a priority.The executive secretary made this known while receiving the members of the Jonalist network for ageing in Nigeria JONAN, led by FCT NUJ secretary of council, Ochiaka Agwu… Continue reading Protection of Older Persons Rights Mandatory-Anthony Ojukwu_Ada Nkong