POLITICS

2023 Presidency: Amaechi Promises Experience_Ada Nkong

Minister of Transportation, Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi who has declared his interest in the race for the presidential ticket says that if chosen as the APC Presidential flag bearer and eventually becomes president, he would bring his wealth of experience to bear in securing, and advancing the nation's economy. Amaechi stated this when he… Continue reading 2023 Presidency: Amaechi Promises Experience_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Northern leaders caution Soyinka on Omisore, APC_Ada Nkong

Stakeholders in the politics of the North-East geo-political zone onThursday reacted to the spate of criticisms and outright falsehood against the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, saying it was in bad faith. The leaders described Omisore as a man of profound moral rectitude. The leaders in a statement in… Continue reading Northern leaders caution Soyinka on Omisore, APC_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Amaechi Declares For Presidency_Ada Nkong

Minister for transportation Rotimi Amaechi has declared his interest in vying for the presidency in Nigeria. He made the declaration during Rivers APCs thanksgiving service at the Amiesimaka stadium Portharcourt. In his speech he promised to be a president for every Nigerian. See full text of speech below. Forward with Courage Fellow Nigerians,  I stand before you… Continue reading Amaechi Declares For Presidency_Ada Nkong

Judiciary

Alleged Terrorism: Court Strikes Out 8 of 15 Charges Against Nnamdi Kanu_Ada Nkong

The Federal High Court in Abuja, Friday struck out 8 out of the 15-count charge filed against the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB Nnamdi Kanu by the Federal Government Justice Binta Nyako struck out parts of the charges while ruling on the validity of charges Ruling In the preliminary objection filed… Continue reading Alleged Terrorism: Court Strikes Out 8 of 15 Charges Against Nnamdi Kanu_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Edo State Local Government Elections: Uncertainty Looms_Ada Nkong

Following a Federal high court ruling in Abuja, Edo State Local Government Election may not hold on the 19 of April 2022 according to EDSIEC time table. The court ruled that the 15days notice given by EDSIEC to conduct the local Govt election by virtue of the amendment to the EDSIEC Electoral Law by the… Continue reading Edo State Local Government Elections: Uncertainty Looms_Ada Nkong

POLITICS · Transportation

Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack: NRC Confirms 21 Missing Passengers, Working on Restoring Train Services_Ada Nkong

The Nigerian Railway Corporation says so far it has confirmed 21 persons missing from Monday's train attack on Abuja-Kaduna Rail corridor. According to a statement signed by the MD NRC Engr Fidet Okhiria, the figure was gotten after numerous phone calls to relatives. "The Corporation, in continuation of its concerted effort through repeated calls, has… Continue reading Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack: NRC Confirms 21 Missing Passengers, Working on Restoring Train Services_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Kingsley Moghalu: The Man for the Job? _Victor Bienni

Professor Kingsley Moghalu is the Founder and President of Sogato Strategies LLC, a global risk management and investment advisory firm that has advised multinationals, private equity, asset management and other emerging-market investors such as the Swiss bank UBS, Syngenta, Actis, Goldman Sachs, TPG Pactual, Eaton Vance, and Old Mutual (South Africa). He is also the… Continue reading Kingsley Moghalu: The Man for the Job? _Victor Bienni

Judiciary

Drug Charges:Court Denies Abba Kyari Bail_Ada Nkong

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has refused bail to the suspended deputy commissioner of police Abba Kyari. The court held that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has placed sufficient evidence before the court enough for it to refuse bail. The NDLEA in its counter-affidavits to Mr Kyari’s bail… Continue reading Drug Charges:Court Denies Abba Kyari Bail_Ada Nkong