Aviation

Domestic Flights to Resume 21st June_Ada Nkong

The FG says domestic flights will resume 21st June 2020.Recall that domestic flights have been suspended since March as one of the measures to to control the spread of the Coronavirus.A statement by James Odaudu ,Director Public affairs ministry of aviation says, Minister of Aviation Senator Hadi Sirika who disclosed this at Monday’s briefing of… Continue reading Domestic Flights to Resume 21st June_Ada Nkong

Governance

FG Lifts Ban on Religious Gathering_Ada Nkong

The FG has lifted the ban on religious gathering . Chairman PTF and secretary to the government of the federation, Boss Mustapha disclosed this during the daily PTF briefing in Abuja. Details later

SPORTS

Ighalo to Remain at Manchester United Till 2021 _Raphael Bichene

Former Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Odion Ighalo will remain at Premier League side, Manchester United the club announced on Monday.Ighalo’s stay was initially due to end on 31 May but he will now remain with the Reds until 31 January 2021, enabling him to build on an impressive start to life with the club… Continue reading Ighalo to Remain at Manchester United Till 2021 _Raphael Bichene

WORLD NEWS

Pope Fights Corruption With New Vatican Tenders Bill_Ada Nkong

Pope Francis stepped up his battle against corruption in the Vatican Monday with a new law aimed at boosting transparency in tenders and cutting costs as a post-coronavirus recession hits. Convicted mobsters and those guilty of tax fraud are among a list of undesirables now unable to pocket contracts. The Argentine pontiff was elected in… Continue reading Pope Fights Corruption With New Vatican Tenders Bill_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Cross River State: PDP Wins All 18 LGAs in Election_Ada Nkong

The Cross River Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) has declared candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as winners of the local government council election in the state. There are 18 local government areas and 196 wards in the state. NAN reports that the All Progressive Congress (APC), Labour Party (LP), Young Progressive Party (YPP) and… Continue reading Cross River State: PDP Wins All 18 LGAs in Election_Ada Nkong

Governance

Kogi State Government Orders Lockdown of Kabba LGA_Ada Nkong

The Governor of Kogi state has ordered a lockdown in Kabba local government area where the Chief Imam reportedly died of Covid-19. A statement signed by the chief press secretary, Onogwu Galactic us says the lockdown will last two weeks and palliatives will be distributed. The statement is as seen below. Following the alleged and… Continue reading Kogi State Government Orders Lockdown of Kabba LGA_Ada Nkong

HUMAN INTEREST

George Floyd: I Am Deeply Saddened,Truly Pained And Plain Angry- Michael Jordan

Basketball legend Michael Jordan on Sunday sent his condolences to the family of George Floyd and shared his support for protesters fighting for justice. "I am deeply saddened, truly pained and plain angry. I see and feel everyone's pain, outrage and frustration," Jordan, who owns the Charlotte Hornets, said in his statement, which was posted… Continue reading George Floyd: I Am Deeply Saddened,Truly Pained And Plain Angry- Michael Jordan

HEALTH

Nigeria Exceeds 10,000 Confirmed Cases of Covid-19_Ada Nkong

307 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed by the NCDC on the 31 st May 2020. With this the total number of confirmed cases so far in Nigeria is 10162. 3007 persons have been discharged while 287 persons have died making the number of active cases to be 6868.

CRIME

Police Man Goes Beserk, Kills Sergeant Injures Others_Ada Nkong

A Policeman, Inspector Monday Gabriel, who went berserk, in Ikoyi area of Lagos, opened fire on his colleagues, killing a Sergeant in the process, while others sustained bullet wounds. Reports say the Police officer, Gabriel, attached to Squadron 21 of the Police Mobile Force, Abuja, was on Special duty at the Federal Inland Revenue Service… Continue reading Police Man Goes Beserk, Kills Sergeant Injures Others_Ada Nkong