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

POLITICS

Nnamdi Kanu’s Arrest: Kenya Denies Involvement_Ada Nkong

Kenya government has denied involvement in the arrest of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, saying “it does not want to be dragged into Nigeria’s internal affairs.” Kenya High Commissioner to Nigeria, Amb. Dr. Wilfred Machage also challenged anyone with facts of Kenya’s involvement in the alleged arrest and extradition of Nnamdi Kanu, the self-claimed leader of… Continue reading Nnamdi Kanu’s Arrest: Kenya Denies Involvement_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Full Text President Buhari’s Response to Demands by Niger Delta Avengers_Ada Nkong

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE DEMANDS BY NIGER DELTA AVENGERS: PRESIDENT BUHARI’S RESPONSE The media was Sunday awash with threats and demands by a group, Niger Delta Avengers, to embark on economic sabotage through bombing of critical oil and gas installations unless certain demands, including development of the Niger Delta, and restructuring of the Federation, were… Continue reading Full Text President Buhari’s Response to Demands by Niger Delta Avengers_Ada Nkong

CAMPAIGNS · POLITICS

Team WASD Tutors Students on Effects of Drug Abuse_Ada Nkong

As part of activities to mark the 2021 international day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking, Team WASD, an NGO advocating for an end to drug abuse in Nigeria held a summit for secondary school students in Karu LGA of Nasarawa state. The event which was attended by students from St. Augustine school Mararaba, Ave… Continue reading Team WASD Tutors Students on Effects of Drug Abuse_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Delta 2023: Better Delta State CEO Drums Support for Ijaw _Victor Bieni

A political scientist and Executive Director “Better Delta State,” Dr Isaac Obominuru has offered his thoughts on what he calls a critical study of the Delta State political attitude, especially in its various category and characterization since the return of Democratic governance in May 1999. Dr Obominuru in a media conference with some group of… Continue reading Delta 2023: Better Delta State CEO Drums Support for Ijaw _Victor Bieni

POLITICS

Full Text: President Muhammadu Buhari’s Democracy Day Speech_Ada Nkong

SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE OCCASION OF COMMEMORATION AND CELEBRATION OF DEMOCRACY DAY ON 12TH JUNE, 2021 Fellow Nigerians, I join you all today to commemorate and celebrate our Democracy Day. It is a celebration of freedom and a… Continue reading Full Text: President Muhammadu Buhari’s Democracy Day Speech_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

NIDCOM Applause 22 Year Old Ezeonu for Winning Elections in US_Ada Nkong

Chairman NIDCOM, Abike Dabiri Erewa has applauded a NIgerian-American Steve Ezeonu for winning the Grand Prairie city council runoff elections in Texas USA. According to a statement signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the 22 year old disaporan got 51.2 percent of the votes leaving his rival Greg Geissner 48.8 percent. Balogun reported Dabiri-Erewa as saying the… Continue reading NIDCOM Applause 22 Year Old Ezeonu for Winning Elections in US_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

NBC Directs Broadcast Houses to Deactivate Twitter Accounts_Ada Nkong

The Nigeria broadcasting commission has directed all broadcast houses to deactivate their twitter accounts. According to a letter signed by Prof Armstrong Idachaba, acting DG NBC, failure to do so would be unpatriotic. He said the directive is in line with the duties of the NBC as contained in section 2(1)r of the NBC act… Continue reading NBC Directs Broadcast Houses to Deactivate Twitter Accounts_Ada Nkong

Governance

FG Suspendss Twitter Operations in Nigeria Indefinitely _Ada Nkong

The FG says it has suspended Twitters operations in Nigeria. Minister of information,Lai Mohammed announced this Friday in Abuja. A statement by Segun Adeyemi says the ban became necessary due to the use of the platform for actives that could undermine Nigeria's corporate Existence.