The US drone strike that killed Iran’s top general Qasem Soleimani was “unlawful”, the United Nations expert on extrajudicial killings concluded in a report released Tuesday. Agnes Callamard, the UN special rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, concluded it was an “arbitrary killing” that violated the UN charter. The US had provided no evidence… Continue reading US Killing of Iran Top General Unlawful_Ada Nkong
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SSCE to Start August 4th-FG _Ada Nkong
The Federal government says ,the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) will hold from August 4th to September 5th 2020. Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba disclosed this on Monday at a briefing by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 in Abuja. Nwajiuba added; “From the 4th of August to the 5th… Continue reading SSCE to Start August 4th-FG _Ada Nkong
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Cross River State Finally Joins States With Cases as NCDC Reports 575 New Covid-19 Cases_Ada Nkong
After a long battle with the NCDC and the NMA in the state over its insistence that it is Covid-19 free, Cross River State has joined the league of states with Covid-19 as 5 cases have been reported in the state. The NCDC reported 575 fresh confirmed cases bringing the total number of confirmed cases… Continue reading Cross River State Finally Joins States With Cases as NCDC Reports 575 New Covid-19 Cases_Ada Nkong
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DSS Arrests Ibrahim Magu _Ada Nkong
Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, has allegedly been arrested by the Department of State Services.Reports say he was arrested over allegations that he owns four properties and that he was allegedly transferring funds abroad through a third party. According to a report by Sahara reporters, he was arrested at… Continue reading DSS Arrests Ibrahim Magu _Ada Nkong
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Edo State Discharges 122 Patients_Ada Nkong
A total of 122 coronavirus (COVID-19) patients have been successfully treated and discharged from the isolation centres in Edo State, the government has said. The Commissioner for Health in the state, Dr Patrick Okundia, disclosed this to reporters on Sunday in Benin City, the state capital. He noted that the state has recorded 87 new… Continue reading Edo State Discharges 122 Patients_Ada Nkong
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CRS NMA Withdraws Medical Services, Questions NCDC Daily Update_Ada Nkong
Following the insistence of the Cross River state government that the state is covid-19 free and the absence of the state from the daily update of the NCDC, medical doctors under the aegis of the Nigerian Medical Association in the state have given notice of withdrawal of their services. While appreciating the Federal ministry of… Continue reading CRS NMA Withdraws Medical Services, Questions NCDC Daily Update_Ada Nkong
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544 More Covid-19 Cases Confirmed in Nigeria_Ada Nkong
Lagos continues to have many new cases as the NCDC has announced 544 more confirmed Covid-19 cases, 199 of which are from Lagos. Ebonyi has65 cases while Oyo is next with 47 cases. At the bottom of the list are Abia and Rivers with 2 cases and Ekiti with one case. 11665 patients have so… Continue reading 544 More Covid-19 Cases Confirmed in Nigeria_Ada Nkong
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Madagascar Imposes Another Lockdown as Covid-19 cases Soar_Ada Nkong
Madagascar has placed its capital Antananarivo under a fresh lockdown following a new surge in coronavirus infections, two months after the restrictions were eased, the presidency announced Sunday. “The Analamanga region (under which the capital is situated) is returning to full lockdown,” the presidency said in a statement. No traffic will be allowed in or… Continue reading Madagascar Imposes Another Lockdown as Covid-19 cases Soar_Ada Nkong
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Covid-19: Nigeria Goes Spiritual_Ada Nkong
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, other government officials and Christian leaders on Sunday attended the interdenominational church prayer service against the COVID-19 pandemic. The service is the culmination of three days of fasting and prayer organised by the Nigerian Inter-Religious Council. Meanwhile, the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 had… Continue reading Covid-19: Nigeria Goes Spiritual_Ada Nkong
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