President Donald Trump on Tuesday called Kamala Harris the “most horrible” member of the US Senate and said he was “surprised” Joe Biden had picked her as his vice-presidential candidate. Trump told reporters at the White House that Harris did not impress him when she was vying for the Democratic nomination in primaries eventually won… Continue reading Trump Expresses Surprise at Biden’s Choice of Running Mate_Ada Nkong
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UK in Recession for the First Time in Eleven Years_Ada Nkong
The UK economy suffered its biggest slump on record between April and June as coronavirus lockdown measures pushed the country officially into recession. The economy shrank 20.4% compared with the first three months of the year. Household spending plunged as shops were ordered to close, while factory and construction output also fell. This pushed the… Continue reading UK in Recession for the First Time in Eleven Years_Ada Nkong
423 More Covid-19 Cases Confirmed_Ada Nkong
The total number of Covid-19 cases confirmed in Nigeria is now 47290 with 423 more cases confirmed. That is a slight increase over the daily cases for a few days now. Lagos still leads with 117 cases followed by FCT with 40 cases. Nasarawa state has just 1 case.
Air Peace Agrees to Recall Some of its Sacked Pilots_Ada Nkong
Air peace has agreed to recall some of its sacked pilots following the intervention of Minister of aviation, Hadi Sirika.A statement by James Odaudu , Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Aviation says this was the fall-out of an intervention meeting called by the Minister of Aviation Senator Hadi Sirika between the airline management and the… Continue reading Air Peace Agrees to Recall Some of its Sacked Pilots_Ada Nkong
Little Girl Spine and Limb Saved Right Here in Nigeria_Ada Nkong
A family vacation went sour when they were involved in a serious motor vehicle accident. They were returning to Abuja following a trip to Ibadan. Apparently, the driver of their vehicle fell asleep at the wheel. Their beloved daughter, Moyin, sustained serious injuries including a fractured leg and broken spine. She was paralyzed and unable… Continue reading Little Girl Spine and Limb Saved Right Here in Nigeria_Ada Nkong
Trump Escorted Out Of Briefing as Man Shoots Outside White House_Ada Nkong
US President Donald Trump was escorted out of a news conference after Secret Service agents shot and wounded a man who claimed to be armed outside the White House. The Secret Service said the incident happened one block from the compound, when an officer fired on the suspect who had run "aggressively" towards him. An… Continue reading Trump Escorted Out Of Briefing as Man Shoots Outside White House_Ada Nkong
Kano Musician Sentenced to Death for Blasphemy_ Ada Nkong
A musician in Kano State has been sentenced to death by hanging for blaspheming against the Prophet Muhammad.The Kano Upper Shari’a Court sitting at Hausawa Filin Hockey sentenced 22-year-old Yahaya Sharif to death by hanging.The judge, Aliyu Kani, gave the verdict on Monday after finding Mr Sharif guilty as charged. He was convicted based on… Continue reading Kano Musician Sentenced to Death for Blasphemy_ Ada Nkong
Covid-19: New Cases Continue to Decline as NCDC Announces 290 More Cases_Ada Nkong
As the additional figures continue to reduce, 290 more cases of Covid-19 have been announced by the NCDC. This brings the total figure confirmed so far to 46867. 33346 have been discharged while 950 persons have died of Covid-19. Lagos and plateau had the highest with 82 cases each while Borno had the least with… Continue reading Covid-19: New Cases Continue to Decline as NCDC Announces 290 More Cases_Ada Nkong
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Resigns_Ada Nkong
Lebanon’s premier Hassan Diab stepped down Monday amid fury within and outside his government over the deadly Beirut port blast he blamed on the incompetence and corruption of a decades-old ruling class. “Today we are heeding the people and their demands to hold accountable those responsible for a disaster,” he said in a televised address,… Continue reading Lebanon’s Prime Minister Resigns_Ada Nkong
