Mali awoke on Wednesday to a new chapter in its troubled history after rebel military leaders forced President Boubacar Keita from office, prompting its West African neighbours to threaten border closures and sanctions against the coup leaders. Keita, embattled by months of protests over economic stagnation, corruption and a brutal Islamist insurgency, said he had… Continue reading Mali Faced With Military Rule After President Forced Out_Ada Nkong
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Nigeria About to Hit 50,000 Confirmed Covid-19 Cases_Ada Nkong
With 410 more cases confirmed,Nigeria will soon hit the 50,000 mark for confirmed cases of Covid-19. On a worrisome note, cases for Lagos increased by 210,FCT had 45 and On do 30. Ebonyi on the other extreme has 3, Abia 2 and Rivers 1. While 49895 cases have been confirmed so far, 37051 have been… Continue reading Nigeria About to Hit 50,000 Confirmed Covid-19 Cases_Ada Nkong
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Rafik Hariri Tribunal: Guilty Verdict Over Assassination of Ex- Prime Minister_Ada Nkong
One of four men accused of killing a former Lebanese prime minister in Beirut in 2005 has been convicted by a special UN-backed court. Salim Ayyash and the others, all from the Shia militant group Hezbollah, had been on trial in absentia since 2014. The killing of Rafik Hariri, one of Lebanon's most prominent Sunni… Continue reading Rafik Hariri Tribunal: Guilty Verdict Over Assassination of Ex- Prime Minister_Ada Nkong
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Epilepsy :All You Need to Know_Dr Biodun Ogungbo, MBBS, FRCS, FRCSEd, MSc
What is epilepsy?Epilepsy is a recurring outward manifestation of a problem with the brain. The medical definition of epilepsy is ‘repeated seizures or convulsions (or fits) due to a brain problem’. How does epilepsy occur?The brain is made up of billions of nerve cells and connections which work together in a delicate pattern to move… Continue reading Epilepsy :All You Need to Know_Dr Biodun Ogungbo, MBBS, FRCS, FRCSEd, MSc
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Odey Ochicha Picks Form For APC Northern Cross River Senatorial Seat_Ada Nkong
As .the date for the northern CrossRiver Senatorial election draws closer , former governorship candidate, Odey Ochicha, on Monday in Abuja, picked the party’s declaration of interest and nomination forms to contest the bye-election for the seat made vacant by the death of Senator Rose Oko of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Speaking shortly after… Continue reading Odey Ochicha Picks Form For APC Northern Cross River Senatorial Seat_Ada Nkong
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Covid-19 Test Mandatory for Passengers as International Flights Start August 29_Ada Nkong
As Nigeria prepares to resume international flights on August 29, the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika says Covid-19 test is mandatory for passengers. The minister said passengers must take a COVID-19 test wherever they're coming from very close to departure dates. "A portal will also be opened for passengers to pay for another COVID-19 test… Continue reading Covid-19 Test Mandatory for Passengers as International Flights Start August 29_Ada Nkong
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Covid-19: Lagos experiences Surge as FCT Dips_Ada Nkong
By the NCDC Update for August 17 2020, Lagos cases of covid -19 surged from below 100 the previous day to above two hundred yesterday. A total of 417 new cases were reported bringing the total number confirmed so far to 49485.36834 cases have been confirmed so far and 977 deaths have occurred. Lagos recorded… Continue reading Covid-19: Lagos experiences Surge as FCT Dips_Ada Nkong
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Court Nullifies Bayelsa Governorship Election_Ada Nkong
The Bayelsa Governorship Election Tribunal on Monday nullified the election of Governor Douye Diri. The Tribunal also ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to order a fresh election within 90 days. The verdict follows the petition by the Advanced Nigeria Democratic Party (ANDP) challenging the victory of Governor Diri in the November 19 governorship… Continue reading Court Nullifies Bayelsa Governorship Election_Ada Nkong
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Bangladesh Commission Marks National Day of Mourning_Ada Nkong
The Bangladesh High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria marked the 45th martyrdom of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on 25 th August 2020. Solemn observance of the National day of mourning started with the hoisting of the national flag at half-mast at the Chancery at 9.30 am by Mr. Md. Shameem Ahsan,ndc, High… Continue reading Bangladesh Commission Marks National Day of Mourning_Ada Nkong
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