OPINION

Commited to Breaking the Bias_Ada Nkong

As we celebrate this year's international women's day, I took time out to ponder on why the bias continues despite lots of advocacy and Sensitization and the answer comes in a flash ' because women don't want to rock the boat'. I myself have been guilty of letting it slide in many areas of my… Continue reading Commited to Breaking the Bias_Ada Nkong

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SWS Rejects Position of NASS on Gender Bills_Ada Nkong

The Standup for Women's Society, SWS has rejected the position of the National Assembly on the Gender Bills that deliberately did not support any women based actions. In a Press Release signed by the Founder / National President, Barr. Deborah Ijadele-Adetona called for a#BreakThePoliticalBias #BreakTheConstitutionBiasSWS expressed her disappointment and grievance at the actions of the… Continue reading SWS Rejects Position of NASS on Gender Bills_Ada Nkong

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As Removal of Fuel Subsidy Remains on the Front Burner.. _Ada Nkong

For several years, the removal of fuel subsidy has been an issue of national concern. Different administrations have toyed with the idea of removal but public opinion has been for the most part that it will increase the hardship Nigerians are undergoing. An opinion that may not be too popular is one expressed by Yusuf… Continue reading As Removal of Fuel Subsidy Remains on the Front Burner.. _Ada Nkong

OPINION

Classroom Teacher Seeks to Petition FERMA Over Deplorable State of Ogoja- Gakem Road _Ada Nkong

A classroom teacher ,Mr Michael Udam has expressed his dismay over the deplorable state of the road linking Ogoja from Mbok junction to the Katsina Ala express way via Gakem. In an open letter to some lawyers in which he made known his intention to sue FERMA, Udam lamented the fact that nothing had been… Continue reading Classroom Teacher Seeks to Petition FERMA Over Deplorable State of Ogoja- Gakem Road _Ada Nkong

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NUJ National Executive Council Calls for Review of Digitization Process_Ada Nkong

The Nigeria Union of Journalists has called for a review of the digitization process. A statement issued after the NUJ national executive council meeting in Abuja , signed by the union's national secretary Shuaibu Leman says the union aligns with the position of the Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria,BON. According to Leman,the union among other things… Continue reading NUJ National Executive Council Calls for Review of Digitization Process_Ada Nkong

OPINION · POLITICS

NPAG Task National Assembly on Prohibition of Transfer of Results Electronically_Ada Nkong

The Nigerian Physicians advocacy group has called on the national assembly to have a rethink concerning Its law prohibiting the electronic transfer of election results. In a letter addressed to the Senate President and the Speaker of the house of representatives, they called on the lawmakers to demonstrate true leadership by revising section 50.2 "Sirs,… Continue reading NPAG Task National Assembly on Prohibition of Transfer of Results Electronically_Ada Nkong

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NIDCOM at Two: Beyond Expectations_Abdur-Rahman Balogun

Hon.Abike Dabiri-Erewa The month of May can aptly be described as Diaspora month in Nigeria. This, apart from July 25, designated as National Diaspora Day by the Federal Government, was the month when the dream of most fundamentals of diaspora was birthed. It was in May 19, 2019, the hitherto office of Senior Special Assistant… Continue reading NIDCOM at Two: Beyond Expectations_Abdur-Rahman Balogun

OPINION

About Nigeria’s Twitter Ban- First Baba Isa

The ban or suspension of Twitter goes beyond a flagrant plundering of a fundamental human right. It is not just the freedom of expression that has been infringed; it is the right to life which encapsulates the right to make a living, that is being threatened. There are people whose only source of livelihood is… Continue reading About Nigeria’s Twitter Ban- First Baba Isa

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Goodluck Jonathan’s Message to Nigerian Workers_Ada Nkong

I celebrate all Nigerian workers on this year's #InternationalWorkersDay. You are a major pillar for the development and survival of our nation. Your commitments and sacrifices to the progress of our country have been a major reason why we have continued to exist as one nation and recorded many victories in times of global and… Continue reading Goodluck Jonathan’s Message to Nigerian Workers_Ada Nkong