A senior Nigerian minister lashed out against CNN Thursday, saying the network should be sanctioned over its investigation, which uncovered evidence that the Nigerian army and police opened fire on unarmed protestors on October 20. CNN's investigation focused on a demonstration against police brutality, led by the largely peaceful "#EndSARS" movement. Minister for Information and… Continue reading We Stand by Our Investigation-CNN _Ada Nkong
Category: OPINION
Activist Laments Slow Pace of Infrastructural Development in Delta State_Ada Nkong
Delta State born human and environmental right activist, Comrade Mulade Sheriff has appealed to political appointees of Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa of Delta State to sincerely and genuinely encourage the governor to do the needful in terms of roads and Infrastructural development in the State. Comrade Mulade Sheriff who made the call in Asaba… Continue reading Activist Laments Slow Pace of Infrastructural Development in Delta State_Ada Nkong
Sam Adeyemi,Others Respond to Suit for #EndSARS Protests Role_Ada Nkong
Following being listed in the criminal complaint filed by rights activist, Kenechukwu Okeke for their role in the #EndSARS protests , some people listed have reacted via their social media pages. Recall that Okeke on Tuesday sued Sam Adeyemi, Aisha Yesufu and Several Celebrities before a Chief Magistrate Court in Abuja for their involvement in… Continue reading Sam Adeyemi,Others Respond to Suit for #EndSARS Protests Role_Ada Nkong
We Are Back to Abacha Days-Soyinka _Ada Nkong
Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, says the army has replaced the notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).Soyinka who condemned the killing of unarmed end SARS protesters in a statement on Wednesday, accused the federal government of acting in an “authoritarian manner” by deploying armed soldiers on the protesters.According to him, “It is absolutely essential to let this… Continue reading We Are Back to Abacha Days-Soyinka _Ada Nkong
NIGERIA AT 60: ASSESSMENT AND SOLUTIONS-Prof.Femi Babalola
I wish to congratulate Nigerians on the attainment of 60 years of independence. This is indeed a milestone worthy not only of celebration, but also cerebration. I was asked to contribute this piece, reflecting our feelings towards the nation and how far we had gone at this time. Perhaps I should not have been asked,… Continue reading NIGERIA AT 60: ASSESSMENT AND SOLUTIONS-Prof.Femi Babalola
Nigeria at Risk Without Restructuring-PAIGAS_Ada Nkong
The Pan African Institute for Global Affairs and Strategy (PAIGAS) made up of Retired Career Ambassadors and Distinguish Intellectuals says Nigeria is at risk unless it finds the courage to restructure.PAIGAS made this submission following a video conferencing which focused on two items on the list of the Senate circular namely, the Federal Structure and… Continue reading Nigeria at Risk Without Restructuring-PAIGAS_Ada Nkong
Fani Kayode Apologizes for Attack on Journalist_Ada Nkong
Following the outrage that has accompanied Femi Kayode's verbal attack on Daily trust correspondent in Calabar ,Eyo Charles who questioned the source of funds for his inspection tour in the state, the former minister has tendered an apology. The Minister who took to his Facebook page to apologise wrote the following. "I met with my… Continue reading Fani Kayode Apologizes for Attack on Journalist_Ada Nkong
NUJ Condemns FFK’s Attack on Daily Trust Reporter: Full Statement
NUJ CALLS FFK TO ORDER… Media Release: n August 25,2020FFK's attack on Daily Trust reporter, totally reprehensible The Nigeria Union of Journalists- NUJ condemns the gangster-like outburst by Chief Femi Fani Kayode against the Cross River State Correspondent of the Daily Trust Newspaper, Eyo Charles who asked him a simple question which he felt was… Continue reading NUJ Condemns FFK’s Attack on Daily Trust Reporter: Full Statement
Onaiwu Condemns FFK’s Response to Journalist Question_Ada Nkong
Following Femi Fani Kayodes's outburst in response to a question as to if his mission in Calabar was sponsored, the publisher, Governor's mandate Newspaper has condemned the attack on Daily Trust's correspondent in Calabar. See full statement. PRESS STATEMENT Assault on Journalist: Redeem Yourself, Apologise, Onaiwu Tells Fani-Kayode Following the verbal assault by a former… Continue reading Onaiwu Condemns FFK’s Response to Journalist Question_Ada Nkong
