Governance

FG Reiterates Commitment to Inclusion, Mainstreaming of Older Persons _Ada Nkong

The .Minister for humanitarian affairs,disaster management and social development, Dr.Sadiya Ahmed Farouq  has reiterated Federal Governmen's commitment to social inclusion for older persons.The Minister stated this during the maiden celebration of international day of Older persons in Abuja. In a broadcast message, the Minister who was represented at the event by the director social protection… Continue reading FG Reiterates Commitment to Inclusion, Mainstreaming of Older Persons _Ada Nkong

POLITICS

2023: Deltans Believe In My “YOU AGENDA” As A Collective Vision- ADC Guber Candidate_ Victor Bieni

…As Ambassador Efeoghene Ekure Shedrack Unveils "Delta 3rd Generation Project". Ambassador Efeoghene Ekure Shedrack, the Youngest Governorship Candidate in Delta State and Nigeria in general contesting under the platform of African Democratic Party (ADC), has Commended Deltans for believing in his "YOU AGENDA" as a collective vision, while he officially declared to contest the Governorship… Continue reading 2023: Deltans Believe In My “YOU AGENDA” As A Collective Vision- ADC Guber Candidate_ Victor Bieni

Governance

UN Expert Lauds NSCC Stakeholders Forum Initiative _Ada Nkong

UN Independent Expert ,Dr Claudia Mahler has described the National Senior Citizens Centre extensive National Stakeholders Consultative Forum on Ageing, as a very good model of stakeholder engagement with State and local governments and a vehicle for high level advocacy involving Royal Fathers, Traditional Institutions, Faith Based Organizations, Pensioners Union, Association of Older Persons, Private… Continue reading UN Expert Lauds NSCC Stakeholders Forum Initiative _Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Fungus in My Juice _ Dr.Biodun Ogungbo MBBS, FRCS, FRCSEd, MScMBBS, FRCS, FRCSEd, MSc

I poured some apple juice into a glass and took a sip. It tasted foul. Not pure apple juice. Like there was fermentation and some alcohol in it. So, I poured it all down the drain. However, there remained something in the pack, so I opened it. This is what I found (the image). In… Continue reading Fungus in My Juice _ Dr.Biodun Ogungbo MBBS, FRCS, FRCSEd, MScMBBS, FRCS, FRCSEd, MSc

POLITICS

Senator Jarigbe Agom One Year in Office: Performance Audit_Ada Nkong

In an era where people elected to public office to serve the people have turned round in some instances to be the albatross of their people,it is surprising and intriguing to see the accolades being poured on Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe as he marks one year in office as the Senator representing the good people… Continue reading Senator Jarigbe Agom One Year in Office: Performance Audit_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

New Dawn Peace Advocacy and Leadership Development Initiative Advocates Youth Responsiveness _ Victoria Bichene

Nigerian youths have been urged to be more responsive as agents of change in Nigeria. The founder, New Dawn Peace Advocacy and Leadership Development Initiative, Mr Hamzat Adeboye made the call during the launch of the non governmental organization Tuesday,in Abuja. According to Adeboye, the aim of the NGO is to support and compliment government… Continue reading New Dawn Peace Advocacy and Leadership Development Initiative Advocates Youth Responsiveness _ Victoria Bichene

Governance

Protection of Older Persons: UN Expert Urges Nigeria to do More_Ada Nkong

A UN expert has said despite commendable progress on legal and policy safeguards for older persons, Nigeria must implement already adopted measures to protect them and ensure the most vulnerable are not exposed to the ageism and age discrimination still prevalent in society. Claudia Mahler, the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights for… Continue reading Protection of Older Persons: UN Expert Urges Nigeria to do More_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Queen Elizabeth Dies at Balmoral _Ada Nkong

Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. Her son King Charles III said the death of his beloved mother was a "moment of great sadness" for him and his family and that her loss would be "deeply felt" around the world. Senior royals had… Continue reading Queen Elizabeth Dies at Balmoral _Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Appeal Court Reverses Oborevwori’s Sack as Delta PDP Gov Candidate _Ada Nkong

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday reversed the July 7, 2022 judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja sacking the Delta Speaker Sheriff Oborevwori as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2023 election. Justice Peter Ige who led a panel of three justices, held that the Federal High Court… Continue reading Appeal Court Reverses Oborevwori’s Sack as Delta PDP Gov Candidate _Ada Nkong