Commercial sex workers operating in the FCT have been warned to respect all the COVID-19 protocols especially the 10 pm to 4 am curfew, noting that they are not on the list of workers on essential duties. The FCT Administration also warned operators of nightclubs, bars, and gardens across the city not to open for… Continue reading Sex Workers Not on Essential Duties- FCT Ministerial Taskforce_Ada Nkong
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London City Airport Reopens As UK Gradually Wakens_Ada Ogar
London City Airport awaited its first flight in nearly three months Sunday as Britain moved another step closer to fully emerging from its coronavirus lockdown on July 4. The main air hub for London’s once-bustling Canary Warf and City financial districts was expected to welcome a short-haul flight from the Isle of Man in the… Continue reading London City Airport Reopens As UK Gradually Wakens_Ada Ogar
One Killed 11 Injured in Minneapolis Shooting_Ada Nkong
One person died and 11 more were wounded in a shooting in the US city of Minneapolis, police said Sunday. Images streamed live to Facebook showed at least one person lying on the pavement as dozens gather around — some screaming for medical help. Other footage appeared to show businesses with shattered windows, and police… Continue reading One Killed 11 Injured in Minneapolis Shooting_Ada Nkong
661 New Cases of Covid-19 Confirmed in Nigeria_Ada Nkong
The NCDC has confirmed 661 more cases of Covid-19 in Nigeria. That brings the total confirmed cases to 19808. Discharged cases so far are 6718 while deaths recorded are 506. Lagos has 230 , Rivers 127, Delta 83, FCT 60, Oyo 51,Edo 31, Bayelsa 27, Kaduna 25,Plateau 13, Ondo6, Nasarawa 3,Ekiti and Kano 2, Borno… Continue reading 661 New Cases of Covid-19 Confirmed in Nigeria_Ada Nkong
Oshiomohole: Ward Lifts Suspension_Ada Nkong
Some officials of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Etsako West Ward 10 have announced the lifting of the suspension imposed on the national chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole. The secretary of the ward, Emuakemeh Sule, made the announcement on behalfof his colleagues on Saturday while addressing a news conference at the APC national… Continue reading Oshiomohole: Ward Lifts Suspension_Ada Nkong
Malala Yousafzai Graduates From University Ada Nkong
Human rights campaigner Malala Yousafzai has expressed her “joy and gratitude” at graduating from Oxford. The 22-year-old, who survived a shot to the head by Taliban soldiers, studied politics, philosophy, and economics at Lady Margaret Hall. Tweeting earlier, she said: “I don’t know what’s ahead. For now, it will be Netflix, reading and sleep.” Ms… Continue reading Malala Yousafzai Graduates From University Ada Nkong
Covid-19: Sample Collectors in FCT Lament Non Payment_Ada Nkong
Despite the risky nature of the job of sample collection and the general assumption that they are highly paid, sample collectors in the FCT have lamented the poor treatment meted out to them. Accorsing to our source, no allowances have been paid them for over two months. Full text of statement; DISCOURAGEMENT,DISSATISFACTION AND ILL TREATMENT… Continue reading Covid-19: Sample Collectors in FCT Lament Non Payment_Ada Nkong
Ambani Joins List of World’s 10 Richest Men_Ada Nkong
Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries (RIL) has entered into the list of world's top 10 richest, according to the Forbes Real-Time Billionaire list. Ambani's net worth rose to $64.6 billion on the back of RIL's stock price hitting an all-time high of ₹1,738.95 a share on Friday, after he announced that… Continue reading Ambani Joins List of World’s 10 Richest Men_Ada Nkong
Beijing Grants Exemption to 97% of Bangladesh Export_Ada Nkong
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh announced on Friday that 97% of items covering fisheries and leather products would be exempted of Chinese tariffs.This comes a month after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and President Xi Jinping discussed enhancing bilateral relation in the background of the economic hardship triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Diplomatic sources… Continue reading Beijing Grants Exemption to 97% of Bangladesh Export_Ada Nkong
