Lagos cases have continued to increase with high figures as the NCDC reported 476 cases for 20th August out of which Lagos alone had 235. The FCT which is next has 44,Kaduna 41 and Borno 33. Gombe and Ogun have four cases each while Nasarawa and Zamfara have 1 case each. A total of 50964… Continue reading Lagos Accounts For Half of 476 Covid-19 New Cases Reported_Ada Nkong
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House Committee Underscores Diasporas Contribution to Economy_Ada Nkong
,Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Diaspora, Sen. (Dr) Ibrahim Oloriegbe on Thursday described the Nigerians in the Diaspora as the greatest assets of the country citing their contributions to the nation's development. A statement by Abdur-Rahman Balogun reports that. Oloriegbe, who led other committee members on inaugural oversight functions to the headquarters of Nigerians in… Continue reading House Committee Underscores Diasporas Contribution to Economy_Ada Nkong
Wuhan Pool Party: China Reacts to Global Outrage_Ada Nkong
A massive pool party attended by thousands of people at the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic showed how well China had dealt with disease, authorities insisted Thursday, despite images from the event prompting outrage around the world. Pictures and video of the weekend electronic music party in Wuhan — where COVID-19 first emerged in December… Continue reading Wuhan Pool Party: China Reacts to Global Outrage_Ada Nkong
Calabar Carnival 2019: Vendors Lament Non Payment_Ada Ogar
Daughter of Indian and Jamaican immigrants, Harris is the first woman of colour to be nominated as a candidate for vice president [Kevin Lamarque/Reuters] Daughter of Indian and Jamaican immigrants, Harris is the first woman of colour to be nominated as a candidate for vice president [Kevin Lamarque/Reuters]The Democratic Party has made history by nominating… Continue reading Calabar Carnival 2019: Vendors Lament Non Payment_Ada Ogar
Kamala Harris Says US at Inflexion Point_Ada Nkong
Daughter of Indian and Jamaican immigrants, Harris is the first woman of colour to be nominated as a candidate for vice president [Kevin Lamarque/Reuters] Daughter of Indian and Jamaican immigrants, Harris is the first woman of colour to be nominated as a candidate for vice president [Kevin Lamarque/Reuters]The Democratic Party has made history by nominating… Continue reading Kamala Harris Says US at Inflexion Point_Ada Nkong
Plateau ,Lagos Record High Number of Covid-19 Cases in Daily Update_Ada Nkong
As Nigeria crosses the 50,000 mark, Lagos and Plateau have recorded high figures for new cases of Covid-19. Plateau has 186 while Lagos has172 . The lowest cases were recorded by Kano and Osun with 3 cases each. In all 593 new cases were reported, the total number reported so far is 50488, 37304 cases… Continue reading Plateau ,Lagos Record High Number of Covid-19 Cases in Daily Update_Ada Nkong
Barcelona Appoints Ronald Norman New Coach_Ada Nkong
Barcelona have appointed former player Ronald Koeman as their new coach, as the Spanish football giants look to rebuild after their 8-2 thrashing by Bayern Munich that knocked them out of the Champions League.Koeman, 57, moves from his role as manager of the Netherlands national team on a two-year contract with Barcelona until 2022. The… Continue reading Barcelona Appoints Ronald Norman New Coach_Ada Nkong
SGF Recommends Nassarawa Model of Election For States Voting Covid-19 Era_Ada Nkong
The Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has asked states preparing for elections in the COVID-19 era to adopt the model used in Nasarawa State. The SGF commended the recently concluded state Assembly bye-election held in the state. He noted that the state complied with the directive given by the Presidential Task… Continue reading SGF Recommends Nassarawa Model of Election For States Voting Covid-19 Era_Ada Nkong
Pope Francis Calls For Social Justice, Vaccines For all_Ada Nkong
The coronavirus pandemic is exacerbating inequalities between rich and poor, Pope Francis said on Wednesday, calling for universal vaccines not reserved just for the wealthiest. As the virus continues to claim lives and wreak havoc on economies around the world, the Pope in recent months has tried to use all his moral force to demand… Continue reading Pope Francis Calls For Social Justice, Vaccines For all_Ada Nkong
