HUMAN INTEREST

The Emir of Rano Passes On _Ada Nkong

The Emir of Rano, Dr Tafida Abubakar Ila ii is dead. He died at Nassarawa specialist hospital Kano shortly after being rushed there. The emir passed away on Saturday at a hospital in Kano at the age of 74. The Turakin Rano and House of Representatives Member of Rano, Kibiya and Bunkure, Alhaji Kabir Alhassan… Continue reading The Emir of Rano Passes On _Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds Pay Tribute to Doctors in Son’s Name_Ada Nkong

Boris Johnson and his fiancee Carrie Symonds have named their baby boy Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson.The names are a tribute to their grandfathers and two doctors who treated Mr Johnson while he was in hospital with coronavirus, Ms Symonds wrote in an Instagram post.She posted a picture of herself with the baby, who was born… Continue reading Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds Pay Tribute to Doctors in Son’s Name_Ada Nkong

Governance

Covid-19: Workers Living Outside FCT to Stay at Home As Partial Lockdown Lift Commences Monday_Ada Nkong

PRESS RELEASEFCTA RELEASES GUIDELINES ON EASING OF LOCKDOWN IN THE FCT…TO VIGOROUSLY ENFORCE PARTIAL LOCKDOWN REGULATIONS…TELLS ALL WORKERS RESIDENT OUTSIDE THE FCT TO REMAIN WHERE THEY ARE FOR NOWThe FCTA will enforce rigorously the guidelines regulating the easing of the lockdown in the FCT as part of measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 in… Continue reading Covid-19: Workers Living Outside FCT to Stay at Home As Partial Lockdown Lift Commences Monday_Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

Kim Jong Un Resurfaces in Public _Ada Nkong

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has made his first public appearance in 20 days, North Korean state media reported early on Saturday, amid rumours about his health. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that Kim attended a ceremony marking the completion of a fertiliser factory in Suncheon, near the capital of Pyongyang, with… Continue reading Kim Jong Un Resurfaces in Public _Ada Nkong

HEALTH

NCDC Stop Mounting Pressure on Cross River State-Sococovid _Raphael Bichene

The Society Committee against Covid-19, Sococovid , a coalition of civil societies aimed at complimenting government efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19 in Nigeria , has expressed concern over the insistence of the NCDC to carry out testing for the covid -19 virus in Cross River State.The National coordinator, Keneth Ibe-Kalu made this known… Continue reading NCDC Stop Mounting Pressure on Cross River State-Sococovid _Raphael Bichene

OPINION

China Leads The Scramble For Africa_Jessy Samuel Ejah

Africa’s history has been one of exploitation in almost every time period. In the past few decades, Africa has tried to assert herself in the global order as her nations have sought to throw of the shackles of military dictatorships and authoritarian regimes. This sparked optimism across the globe as countries saw the door opening… Continue reading China Leads The Scramble For Africa_Jessy Samuel Ejah

HEALTH

238 New Cases of Covid-19 Reported in Nigeria_Ada Nkong

The NCDC has reported 238 fresh cases of Covid-19 in Nigeria.This brings the total number of cases to 2170. Kano leads with 92 followed by FCT with 36 and Lagos with 30.Nasarawa with 4 cases, Edo, Ekiti and Kwara with 3/vases each are the bottom of the list. The number of deaths have risen to… Continue reading 238 New Cases of Covid-19 Reported in Nigeria_Ada Nkong

HEALTH

No Movement Without Facemask From Monday-FG _Ada Nkong

The Federal Government has announced that anyone found moving about without a facemask will be prosecuted. This was disclosed in a document by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 on Friday, as part of the guidelines it released for the implementation of the phased and gradual easing of the lockdown. The five-page document which… Continue reading No Movement Without Facemask From Monday-FG _Ada Nkong

ENTERTAINMENT & LIFE STYLE

Founder of AIT, 6 Other Family Members Positive for Coronavirus_Ada Nkong

The founder of DAAR Communications, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, his daughter-in-law, and six members of his family have tested positive for coronavirus. This came three days after his son and Chairman of the board of the company, Raymond Dokpesi Jnr, also tested positive for the virus. According to ait.live, a test conducted by the Nigeria… Continue reading Founder of AIT, 6 Other Family Members Positive for Coronavirus_Ada Nkong