Reports reaching us say Brigadier General Stephen Anthony Ukpo is dead. , The Cross River born former Minister of Information and Culture who was also Rivers State Military Administrator during General Ibrahim Babangida’s regime is dead. Gen Ukpo according to a source died on Monday morning in Asi Ukpo hospital, a high profile medical facilities… Continue reading Former Minister of Information, Brig. Gen. Ukpo is Dead_Ada Nkong

Death has been announced of Mr. Mfon-Obong Akpabio Ekpa, ofEma Itam village in Itu Local Government of Akwa Ibom State. A statement by Barrister and Ambassador Anthonia A Ekpa (PhD), parents of Mfon-Obong Ekpa, who passed on to glory on Monday, August 16th 2021. Until his death, he was the lead innovator at Keap Technologies,… Continue reading Permanent Secretary, Amb.Antonia Ekpa Loses Only Son_Ada Nkong

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq has assured Nigerians that a special National day for Senior Citizens in Nigeria is feasible.A statement by Omini Oden, head public affairs, media and publicity reports the Minister says appropriate moves through transmission of an official memo to the Federal Executive… Continue reading FG Broaches Subject of National Senior Citizens Day _Ada Nkong

Former deputy senate President Ibrahim Mantu is dead. Hr died at age 74. Family sources said he died after a few days of admission at a private hospital in Abuja on Tuesday morning. He was buried after prayers were offered for him at the Sheik Khalid mosque Abuja with friend s and family in attendance.… Continue reading Ex Deputy Senate President Ibrahim Mantu Dies at 74_Ada Nkong

Reports reaching us say Edo born Billionaire Capt. Hosa Wells Okunbor has died in London. He is reported to have died of cancer. Details later

The FG has restated its commitment to improving the welfare of older persons through implementation of the national senior citizens act and national policy on aging by the national senior citizens center. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Umar Farouq made this known during the maiden dialogue with National Senior… Continue reading FG Restates Commitment to Welfare of Older Persons- Ada Nkong

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to celebrate the International widows day,the lawmaker representing Ogoja/mbube constituency in the Cross River state house of assembly has called on all to support widows. In a message on his Facebook page, Odey said it is necessary to fight the maltreatment widows go through. "As we celebrate… Continue reading International Widows Day 2021: Hon. Peter Odey Drums Support for Widows_Ada Nkong