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National Assembly holds Referendum on Diaspora Voting in Kaduna_Ada Nkong

The Senate Committee on the review of the 1999 constitution, northwest zone panel, held its first public hearing earlier today, May 26th, 2021 at the State House, Kawo, Kaduna state, Nigeria. The secretary Nigerians in diaspora voting council ,Barr. Tolu Oluwatuyi in a statement said Prince Ade Omole led the Nigeria Diaspora Voting Council (NDVC)… Continue reading National Assembly holds Referendum on Diaspora Voting in Kaduna_Ada Nkong

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Photo News: Amaech Inspects Lagos-Ibadan Rail Ahead of June Commissioning_Ada Nkong

Minister of transportation ,Roti I Amaechi says the Lagos-Ibadan rail will be commissioned on or before the second week of June 2021. The Minister said this during an inspection tour of the project Saturday morning. Also on the tour were the Chairman ,NRC board Engr. Ibrahim Alhassan and the Permanent Secretary ,Ministry of transportation, Dr… Continue reading Photo News: Amaech Inspects Lagos-Ibadan Rail Ahead of June Commissioning_Ada Nkong

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Governor Ben Ayade Dumps PDP for APC_Ada Nkong

Cross River state governor Professor Ben Ayade has defected to the ruling All Progressive Congress from the PDP confirming Speculations. He announced his decision Thursday morning after a two hour meeting with six APC governors led by Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State at the government house Calabar. An elated Buni said he and his… Continue reading Governor Ben Ayade Dumps PDP for APC_Ada Nkong

Governance

FG Announces Wednesday,Thursday Public Holidays_Ada Nkong

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday 12 May and Thursday 13 May as public holidays to mark the 2021 Eid el- Fitri celebration. A statement by the perm sec ministry of interior Dr Shuaib Belgore reports the Minister of interior ,Rauf Aregbesola as congratulating the Muslim faithful. He urged Nigerians home and abroad to seize… Continue reading FG Announces Wednesday,Thursday Public Holidays_Ada Nkong

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Election Network Calls For passage of Electoral Act Amendment Bill, Electronic Voting _Ada Nkong

The passage of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill and electronic accreditation and voting have been identified as some ways of increasing voter turn out in the 2023 general election. Election Network made this submission in a statement after the viewing of their documentary, Left Behind Thursday in Abuja. According to them, the 2019 general elections… Continue reading Election Network Calls For passage of Electoral Act Amendment Bill, Electronic Voting _Ada Nkong

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FG Declares May 3 Public Holiday_Ada Nkong

The Federal government has declared May 3 a public holiday to mark this years International workers day. The Minister of interior Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola who made the announcement congratulated Nigerian workers for witnessing this year's workers day. He thanked the workers for their support in driving the programs and policies of President Muhamadu Buhari's administration.… Continue reading FG Declares May 3 Public Holiday_Ada Nkong

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NBC Slams Channels TV Suspension,N 5 Million Fine_Ada Nkong

The Nigerian broadcasting Corporation has suspended Channels television with a fine of 5 million naira for allowing an IPOB Leader make what it described as secessionist comments on its show. A letter signed by the acting DG of NBC Prof Armstrong Idachaba cited Channels 7 pm live broadcast of Sunday 25th April 2021 in which… Continue reading NBC Slams Channels TV Suspension,N 5 Million Fine_Ada Nkong

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Full Text State House Release on Isa Pantami_Ada Nkong

Following calls for the resignation of the minister of communication Isa Pantami over accusations linking him to terrorism,the presidency has issued a statement stating support for the minister. The minister who had initially blown hot over initial reports in the media and threatened to sue, later said in an interview that the incidences of support… Continue reading Full Text State House Release on Isa Pantami_Ada Nkong

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African Women Conference Now to hold in June_Ada Nkong

Dr Laraba Shoda National President NCWS The National council of women societies says the Africa Regional Council of Women Conference earlier slated to hold in Nigeria from April 20-24, has been postponed to June 8-11, 2021, in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. A statrment by Dr Laraba Shoda ,Natiinal President NCWS says the conference was… Continue reading African Women Conference Now to hold in June_Ada Nkong