Security

Finnish Authorities Arrest Simon Ekpa _Ada Ogar

A controversial leader of a Nigerian secessionist movement has been arrested at his home in Finland, the BBC has confirmed. Simon Ekpa has allegedly used social media to incite violence. He leads a faction within the Indigenous People of Biafra (Ipob), which is fighting for a breakaway state in south-eastern Nigeria. The area has seen… Continue reading Finnish Authorities Arrest Simon Ekpa _Ada Ogar

ELECTIONS

JOE BIDEN SPEAKS AS NIGERIANS HEAD TO THE POLLS

US president, Joe Biden has released a statement concerning the 2023 Nigerian presidential elections which would take place on Saturday February 25. Nigerians head to the polls this weekend to decide their leader for the next 4 years. The four major candidates for the presidential election include Rabiu Kwankwaso of the NNPP, Peter Obi of… Continue reading JOE BIDEN SPEAKS AS NIGERIANS HEAD TO THE POLLS

CRIME

NIPSEY HUSSLE’S KILLER SENTENCED TO 60 YEARS IN PRISON

Eric Holder, who murdered rapperNipsey Hussle in 2019 has been sentenced to 60 years in prison.  It has taken almost four years for the family and friends of Nipsey Hussle to know that his killer is going to be behind bars for a very long time. Holder was present in court to hear his sentence and it was striking that… Continue reading NIPSEY HUSSLE’S KILLER SENTENCED TO 60 YEARS IN PRISON

Transportation

NRC Suspends Train Services _ Ada Nkong

Shortly after warnings of a planned attack on the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor the Nigerian Railway Corporation has announced the suspension of train services on some corridors. According to a statement by the deputy director public relations Yakub Mahmood,the suspension is because of the general elections. See full statement: NRC: TEMPORARY SUSPENSION of TRAIN SERVICES In… Continue reading NRC Suspends Train Services _ Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Niger Delta Challengers Assure Tinubu/Shettima of 65% Votes _Ada Nkong

Ex-Millitants under the aegis of Niger Delta Challengers have assured APC presidential candidate,Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and his vice Shettima of their support in the forthcoming general elections. In a statement signed by Engr. Tina Onojeghuo-Echero , National co-ordinator and Chief Sophiegha Ayebi, the group extolled the leadership qualities of Tinubu making reference to his reforms… Continue reading Niger Delta Challengers Assure Tinubu/Shettima of 65% Votes _Ada Nkong

POLITICS · TRAVELS

Saudi Arabia to Crackdown on Illegal Immigrants _Ada Nkong

The Nigerians in diaspora commission has warned Nigerians planning to travel to Saudi Arabia without proper documentation not to do so. According to a statement by Gabriel Odu of the press, protocol and public relations unit NIDCOM, the advisory became necessary following a communication on crackdown on undocumented immigrants by the Saudi authorities. See full… Continue reading Saudi Arabia to Crackdown on Illegal Immigrants _Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Use Your PVC to Develop Northern Cross River State -Chief Hart Modey_Ada Nkong

With just six days to the 2023 general elections, Chief Hart Modey has harped on the need to utilize the PVC as a tool to ensure development in Northern Cross River state. Speaking to our correspondent in an exclusive interview,the PDP chieftain stressed the fact that relief from the present hardship experienced by the people… Continue reading Use Your PVC to Develop Northern Cross River State -Chief Hart Modey_Ada Nkong

SPORTS

Body of Ghanian Footballer Christian Atsu Found in Turkey Earthquake Rubbles_Ada Nkong

Reports reaching Newsanexonline say the body of former Newcastle United footballer Christian Atsu has been found under the rubble of the building where he lived in Turkey, his agent has said. Recall that Atsu had been missing since earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria on February 6. He was misidentified and falsely reported as hospitalised last… Continue reading Body of Ghanian Footballer Christian Atsu Found in Turkey Earthquake Rubbles_Ada Nkong

BANKING

BREAKING: CBN orders banks to collect old N500, N1,000 notes

The Central Bank of Nigeria has ordered banks to start collecting the old N500 and N1,000 notes from the public with immediate effect. It, however, pegged the maximum amount the banks can collect at N500,000. The CBN maintained that the old currencies were no more legal tender. A source from the bank said the CBN… Continue reading BREAKING: CBN orders banks to collect old N500, N1,000 notes