POLITICS

Dr Ikpeazu Signs Diaspora Bill into Law_Ada Nkong

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has signed the Abia State Diaspora Bill recently passed by the State House of Assembly into Law. A statement by Abia chief press secretary Sir Onyebuchi Ememanka says after signing the Law at Government House, Umuahia, the Governor commended the State House of Assembly for responding to the yearnings of the Abia… Continue reading Dr Ikpeazu Signs Diaspora Bill into Law_Ada Nkong

Crime

Saraki Arrested by EFCC Over Fresh Charges_Ada Nkong

Former senate president Bukola Saraki has been taken, into custody by the economic and financial crimes commission over allegations of theft and money laundering,according to reports. Saraki who is former Kwara State governor, may be in for another round of trouble as he detained on Saturday. Between 2015 and 2019, Mr Saraki spent a considerable… Continue reading Saraki Arrested by EFCC Over Fresh Charges_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Court of Appeal Upholds Jarigbe’s Candidature ,Sacks Odey as Senator Ogoja North_Ada Nkong

The Court of Appeal Tribunal this morning in Calabar has declared Hon. Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe as the duly elected senator for Cross River North senatorial election. This Nullifies Stephen Odey  as Senator. The Court said Jarigbe Agom is the lawful candidate of the People's Democratic Party in the December 5th, 2020 By-election for the seat.… Continue reading Court of Appeal Upholds Jarigbe’s Candidature ,Sacks Odey as Senator Ogoja North_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

President Buhari Congratulates Akeredolu on Supreme Court Victory_Ada Nkong

President Muhammadu Buhari has  congratulated Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State over the Supreme Court judgement, which upheld his re-election in the October 10, 2020 polls. A statement by Femi Adeshina special Adviser to the President ,Media and publicity reports that the President urges the governor, and all elected leaders of the governing party, to… Continue reading President Buhari Congratulates Akeredolu on Supreme Court Victory_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Kaduna State Government Suspends Schools Resumption Indefinitely_Ada Nkong

Following series of kidnap of students in Kaduna State, the state government has announced the Suspension of resumption of schools across local governments of the state indefinitely.Governor Nasir El-Rufai while addressing stakeholders on Monday, explained that the decision is based on the ongoing aggressive military operations against bandits in most parts of the state. He… Continue reading Kaduna State Government Suspends Schools Resumption Indefinitely_Ada Nkong

POLITICS · TRAVELS

NIDCOM Chairman Pledges to Engage National Assembly for Diaspora Voting_Ada Nkong

The Chairman Nigerians in diaspora commission, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has assured diasporans that she will engage the national assembly to Create for INEC a conducive environment is for diaspora voting. She made the promise while receiving a delegation of NIDO ,United Kingdom South who have earmarked a community development project in Karu Children's home to… Continue reading NIDCOM Chairman Pledges to Engage National Assembly for Diaspora Voting_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

FG to Take Possession of Returned Benin Bronzes-

Photo Credit: BBC The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Saturday said the Federal Government will be responsible for taking possession of the 1,130 Benin bronzes to be returned by Germany. “The Federal Government is aware of the widely reported controversy on who will take possession of the Benin bronzes when they are… Continue reading FG to Take Possession of Returned Benin Bronzes-

POLITICS · WORLD NEWS

Former South African President Jacob Zuma Turns Himself In_Ada Nkong

Former president Jacob Zuma turned himself into prison early Thursday to begin serving a 15-month sentence for contempt of the country’s highest court, officials said. Prison authorities confirmed that Zuma “has been admitted to start serving a 15 months sentence at Estcourt Correctional Centre” in his home province of KwaZulu-Natal. It is the first time… Continue reading Former South African President Jacob Zuma Turns Himself In_Ada Nkong

Aviation · POLITICS

Sirika Congratulates Matazu on World meteorological Organization Appointment_Ada Nkong

The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has congratulated the Director-General/CEO of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Mansur Bako Matazu, on his appointment into the Executive Council of the World Meteorological Organisation. A statement by. Muntari Yusuf IbrahimGeneral Manager, Public Relations, NiMet says, Professor Matazu who is also the Permanent Representative of Nigeria to… Continue reading Sirika Congratulates Matazu on World meteorological Organization Appointment_Ada Nkong