Governance

FG Reviews Nationwide curfew to 12am to 4am_Ada Nkong

The Federal Government has reviews the nationwide curfew from 12 midnight through 4am, as in continuation of the gradual easing of lockdown measures. National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Dr Sani Aliyu, disclosed this on Thursday during its briefing in Abuja. The initial nationwide curfew of 8:00 pm – 6:00 am to… Continue reading FG Reviews Nationwide curfew to 12am to 4am_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Lagos Records Below 20 Covid-19 Cases in One Day_Ada Nkong

Apparently, much success is being achieved with curtailing the spread of the Coronavirus as Lagos, the epicenter in Nigeria records just 15 new cases out of 138 cases reported for 30th August. 53865 cases have been confirmed in all with 41513 patients discharged and 1013 Deaths recorded.

POLITICS

Railway University Daura to be Completed September 2021-Amaechi _Ada Nkong

The Minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi says the $ 50 million dollar railway university will be completed by September 2021.The Minister said this while speaking to journalist after an assessment tour of the project in Daura. Amaechi said contrary to rumours being peddled that nothing is happening at the site, construction is on. "There’s been… Continue reading Railway University Daura to be Completed September 2021-Amaechi _Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Jacob Blake Reportedly Released From Handcuffs on Hospital Bed_Ada Nkong

Jacob Blake, the black man shot in the back by police in the US state of Wisconsin, has reportedly been released from handcuffs while in hospital. Police in Kenosha had said that Mr Blake was in custody for previous warrants and the handcuffs were policy. His attorney told US media that these warrants had been… Continue reading Jacob Blake Reportedly Released From Handcuffs on Hospital Bed_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Covid-19: Nigeria Records Lowest Number of New Cases in Months_Ada Nkong

Things continue to look good as Nigeria recorded 160 new Covid-19 cases for 28th August according to the NCDC. The total number of cases confirmed so far is 53477.41017 patients have been discharged while 1011 have died so far. Plateau has 44 cases, Lagos 27, Katsina 18, Edo 15 cases. Ekiti and Kaduna have just… Continue reading Covid-19: Nigeria Records Lowest Number of New Cases in Months_Ada Nkong

POLITICS · WORLD NEWS

Hurricane Laura Will Cause ” Unsurvivable Storm Surge “_Ada Nkong

Hurricane Laura is expected to cause an "unsurvivable" storm surge, extreme winds and floods as it hits the US, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) says. The category four storm is approaching Texas and Louisiana with maximum sustained wind speeds of 150 miles per hour (240km/h). If it maintains those speeds it would be one of… Continue reading Hurricane Laura Will Cause ” Unsurvivable Storm Surge “_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Dame Paulen Tallen Celebrates 1 Year in Office, Calls for Girl Child School Enrollment

The Minister of women affairs, Same Paulen Tallen, has called on Nigerians to join the fight against Gender based violence. The Minister made the call during a media and stakeholders dialogue to commemorate her one year in office said a lot needs to be done to meet the needs of the almost 100 million female… Continue reading Dame Paulen Tallen Celebrates 1 Year in Office, Calls for Girl Child School Enrollment

Crime

Suspected Oyo Serial Killer, Rearrested_Ada Nkong

The Oyo State Police Command has rearrested the suspected serial killer, Sunday Shodipe. The Police Public Relations Officer, Gbenga Fadeyi confirmed the development to Channels Television on Sunday. Mr Fadeyi did not give details of where the suspect is being kept at the time of this report.His arrest comes some days after he escaped from… Continue reading Suspected Oyo Serial Killer, Rearrested_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Obasanjo, Tambuwal Hold Closed Door Meeting _Ada Nkong

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, on Saturday, were in a closed-door meeting in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The meeting was held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Pent House immediately after the governor arrived at 2.30 pm. The meeting ended after one hour and the governor reportedly left at… Continue reading Obasanjo, Tambuwal Hold Closed Door Meeting _Ada Nkong