Curious onlookers as staff vacate consulate American diplomatic staff have left their consulate in the Chinese city of Chengdu, after a 72-hour deadline expired. China ordered the closure in response to the US closing the Chinese consulate in Houston, Texas, last week. Before Monday's deadline, staff were seen leaving the building, a plaque was removed,… Continue reading Chengdu: US Leaves Consulate Amidst Row With China_Ada Nkong
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Covid-19 : Nigeria Crosses the 40,000 Mark with 555 New Cases_Ada Nkong
With 555 more cases confirmed in Nigeria, over forty thousand covid-19 cases have been confirmed so far. 17374 have been discharged while858 patients have died.
Suicide: Police Investigate Death of Jilted Lover in Kano_Ada Nkong
The Police Command in Kano State says it has begun investigations into the death of a 22-year-old jilted lover, Ashiru Danrimi, who allegedly committed suicide. The spokesman of the Command, Mr Abdullahi Haruna, a DSP, confirmed the development in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano on Sunday. Haruna alleged that… Continue reading Suicide: Police Investigate Death of Jilted Lover in Kano_Ada Nkong
Europe’s Biggest Holiday Company Cancels All Trips to Mainland Spain_Ada Nkong
TUI, Europe's biggest holiday company, said on Sunday it had decided to cancel all holidays to mainland Spain up to and including Sunday August 9 in updated advice after Britain imposed a quarantine on those returning from the country. "TUI UK have taken the decision to cancel all holidays to mainland Spain up to and… Continue reading Europe’s Biggest Holiday Company Cancels All Trips to Mainland Spain_Ada Nkong
Paw Patrol: Cartoon not Cancelled Despite White House Comments_Ada Ogar
Children's programme Paw Patrol has not been cancelled, its makers have said, after the White House press secretary appeared to fall for rumours it had. Kayleigh McEnany said the cartoon about patrol dogs, some of whom run a police department, was among programmes and games axed due to "cancel culture". But the series swiftly reassured… Continue reading Paw Patrol: Cartoon not Cancelled Despite White House Comments_Ada Ogar
438 More Cases of Covid-19 Reported in Nigeria_Ada Nkong
In what can be considered a relief, 438 cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Nigeria. A reduction from the 600 vicinity reported often in recent times. With this ,Nigeria is just 23 cases shy of the 40,000 mark. 16948 patients have been discharged while 856 deaths have been reported.
National Diaspora Day 2020: President Buhari Applauds Nigerians in Diaspora Contributions to Development_Ada Nkong
President Muhammadu Buhari has applauded Nigerians in the Diaspora for their donations of items to the grassroots as their Covid-19 support.The President who spoke In a video message to commemorate this year’s Diaspora Day, observed on July 25 with the theme ,Leveraging Diaspora Resources for National Development in a COVID-19 Era”, appealed to his compatriots,… Continue reading National Diaspora Day 2020: President Buhari Applauds Nigerians in Diaspora Contributions to Development_Ada Nkong
Train Services on Abuja-Kaduna Corridor Resume Next Week as Fares Increase_Ada Nkong
The Minister of transportation , Rotimi Amaechi says train services on the Abuja- Kaduna line will resume next week. The Minister spoke during a prereumption test run of the newly acquired ten coaches and two locomotives on the Abuja -Kaduna corridor .According to him, passengers have been clamouring for the resumption."We are being pressured to… Continue reading Train Services on Abuja-Kaduna Corridor Resume Next Week as Fares Increase_Ada Nkong
Trump Moves to Cut Price of Prescription Drugs in US_Ada Nkong
We are being pressured to resume the railway service before Salla President Buhari approved the reviewed fares as fillows economy N3000, business class N6000, we even proposed higher fare but the president approved that we should leave it at that price. On if the fare is not too high the minister most people using the… Continue reading Trump Moves to Cut Price of Prescription Drugs in US_Ada Nkong
