Thousands gathered in Houston, Texas, Tuesday to bid a final farewell to George Floyd -- the man whose last moments sparked outrage and protests across the country. In the two weeks since Floyd's death, tens of thousands flooded the streets across the US decrying police brutality and demanding lasting change. Floyd's friends and loved ones… Continue reading George Floyd’s Funeral: Loved Ones Hope It Will Bring Widespread Change_Ada Nkong
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Climate Threatened Nations:Bangladesh Leads Push For Global Action_Ada Nkong
Bangladesh leads climate-threatened nations in push for global action A group of 48 at-risk countries urges international community not to let COVID-19 detract from commitments to tackle climate change Bangladesh vowed to put pressure on nations fuelling global warming to cut emissions and help address the plight of people displaced by climate change as it… Continue reading Climate Threatened Nations:Bangladesh Leads Push For Global Action_Ada Nkong
Rev Chris Okotie Debunks Death Rumors_Ada Nkong
FOUNDER/Senior pastor of Household of God, Reverend Christopher Okotie says he is not dead contrary to rumours making the rounds that he died yesterday in his Lagos home.In a statement signed by his media manager, Pastor Ladi Ayodeji , he described the news as a fabrication. According to Mr .Ayodeji , his wife called his… Continue reading Rev Chris Okotie Debunks Death Rumors_Ada Nkong
Covid-19:Nigeria Reports Record 663 Cases in One Day_Ada Nkong
As Nigerians eagerly anticipate the lifting of ban on inter state travel and resumption of schools, the NCDC has reported an alarming 663 new cases as at 9 June 2020. This brings the total number of cases reported so far to 13464 cases. Of these, 4206 have been discharged while 365 have died. The active… Continue reading Covid-19:Nigeria Reports Record 663 Cases in One Day_Ada Nkong
Operations of The Port is Primitive, Unacceptable it Has to Change- Hassan Bello _Ada Nkong
The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers council, Barrister Hassan Bello has applauded the Presidents directive to keep the ports operating during the Lockdown. In an interview session with our correspondent, the Executive Secretary said transportation and banking services were the most daunting challenges faced by the Shippers council in ensuring smooth operations at the ports.Bello recounted… Continue reading Operations of The Port is Primitive, Unacceptable it Has to Change- Hassan Bello _Ada Nkong
Burundi: Government Announces President Pierre Nkurunziza’s Death _Ada Nkong
Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza has died of a heart attack, according to the government. In a statement posted on Twitter on Tuesday, the government announced "with great sorrow to Burundians and the international community" the passing of Nkurunziza, 55.According to the statement, Nkurunziza had attended a volleyball match on Saturday afternoon and was taken to… Continue reading Burundi: Government Announces President Pierre Nkurunziza’s Death _Ada Nkong
Thousands Mourn George Floyd Ahead of Hometown Funeral_Ada Nkong
George Floyd’s funeral will be held in his native Houston Tuesday after mourners paid their respects to the African American whose death in custody ignited global protests against police brutality and racism. Thousands of well-wishers filed past Floyd’s coffin in a public viewing Monday as a court set bail at $1 million for the white… Continue reading Thousands Mourn George Floyd Ahead of Hometown Funeral_Ada Nkong
George Floyd Will Change The World- Joe Biden _Ada Nkong
Democratic US presidential candidate Joe Biden has said the late George Floyd will "change the world." Following a private meeting with Mr Floyd's family in Houston, Texas, to offer his sympathies, Mr Biden told CBS news his death was "one of the great inflection points in American history". The killing of African American George Floyd… Continue reading George Floyd Will Change The World- Joe Biden _Ada Nkong
Cass The Stunna Celebrates 20 With International Collaboration_Ada Nkong
Multi talented Rap artiste cum producer, Egbon Cass who has moved swiftly up the playlist in Calabar and Abuja, took the Zambian airwaves by storm in an international collaboration with Mumble jumble. The easygoing graduate of University of Calabar who has just turned twenty has plenty of lit songs to his credit but his Cover… Continue reading Cass The Stunna Celebrates 20 With International Collaboration_Ada Nkong
