Judiciary

Appeal Court Upholds Oshiomhole’s Suspension as Chairman_Ada Nkong

A three-man panel of the Court of Appeal has affirmed the suspension of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole as Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a judgment delivered by Justice Mohammed Lamido, the three-man panel dismissed Oshiomhole’s appeal for lacking in merit. The panel accordingly affirmed the decision of an Abuja High Court which had… Continue reading Appeal Court Upholds Oshiomhole’s Suspension as Chairman_Ada Nkong

APPOINTMENTS

President Buhari Approves Appointment of Twelve Permanent Secretaries_Ada Nkong

President, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR has approved the appointment of twelve (1 2) new Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service. A statement signed by Olawun i Ogunmosunl Director, Communications,office of The Head of Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, who made this known on Tuesday, 1 6th June, 2020 in Abuja, said the appointed… Continue reading President Buhari Approves Appointment of Twelve Permanent Secretaries_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Breaking: Obaseki Quits APC_Ada Nkong

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has formally resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC).The governor announced this on Tuesday after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Details later

POLITICS

APC Deputy Spokesman Accuses Wike of Killing Nigerian Governors Forum_Raphael Bichene

Wike played major role in ‘killing’ Governors’ Forum, says APC Dep. Spokesman Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress APC, Yekini Nabena has accused the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike of playing a leading role in “killing” the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, challenging him to explain the part he played when the Peoples Democratic… Continue reading APC Deputy Spokesman Accuses Wike of Killing Nigerian Governors Forum_Raphael Bichene

WORLD NEWS

Coronavirus: US Withdraws Emergency Use of Hydroxychloroquine _Ada Nkong

Emergency use of the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for coronavirus has been withdrawn by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA said that new evidence from clinical trials meant that it was no longer reasonable to believe that the drug would produce an antiviral effect. President Donald Trump later defended promoting… Continue reading Coronavirus: US Withdraws Emergency Use of Hydroxychloroquine _Ada Nkong

Aviation

We Have Not Received Any Apology For Flying Naira Marley- Ministry of Aviation_Ada Nkong

Executive Jets, the company suspended for flying Naira Marley to Abuja for a concert has allegedly tendered an apology.Reports say the apology was contained in a letter addressed to Sirika on Monday, Sam Iwu, the company’s chief executive officer, apologised over the incident.The Minister of Aviation had announced during the daily PTF briefing that the… Continue reading We Have Not Received Any Apology For Flying Naira Marley- Ministry of Aviation_Ada Nkong

TRAVELS

Abike Dabiri-Erewa Calls For Thorough Investigation Into Killing of Toyin Salau_Ada Nkong

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has described the alleged murder of 19-year- old Nigerian-American Activist, Toyin Salau in the US as highly depressing and cruel. A statement signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun says she urges the US government to conduct a thorough investigation on the circumstances leading to Miss Salau's death.… Continue reading Abike Dabiri-Erewa Calls For Thorough Investigation Into Killing of Toyin Salau_Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

North Sea US Jet Crash: Pilot Found Dead_Ada Nkong

The pilot of a US Air Force fighter jet which crashed into the North Sea has been found dead. The F-15C Eagle, from the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, crashed shortly after 09:30 BST while on a training mission. The wreckage of the plane, thought to have crashed 74 nautical miles off… Continue reading North Sea US Jet Crash: Pilot Found Dead_Ada Nkong

HEALTH

573 Fresh Cases of Covid-19 in Nigeria_Ada Nkong

Rivers state has recorded a spike with103 cases out of the 573 cases reported by the NCDC. That brings the total number of confirmed cases to 16658. The number of patients discharged is 5349 while 424 deaths have been recorded so far. Lagos accounted for 216 of the new cases, Oyo 68, Edo 40, Kano… Continue reading 573 Fresh Cases of Covid-19 in Nigeria_Ada Nkong