POLITICS

Elder Bassey Esin Drums Support for Osinbajo_Ada Nkong

Former Vice-chairman Urue-Offiong Oruko LGA in Akwa Ibom State and an APC stalwart,publisher of Global Spy News, Elder Bassey Esin has called on APC delegates to vote for Prof Yemi Osinbajo to become the party flagbearer in the 2023 presidential elections. Elder Esin made the call on the sidelines of the party convention in Abuja.… Continue reading Elder Bassey Esin Drums Support for Osinbajo_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Aides Deny Osinbanjo’s involvement in Accident_Ada Nkong

Contrary to Reports making the rounds on social media that vice-president Prof. Yemi Osinbajo was involved in an accident on his way to the airport his media team has issued a statement debunking the reports. See full statement: OSINBAJO NOT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT This is to notify the general public that Vice President Yemi… Continue reading Aides Deny Osinbanjo’s involvement in Accident_Ada Nkong

Security

Bandits Storm Gwarimpa Estate Kidnap Many_Ada Nkong

JUST-IN: Bandits have Attacked Abuja’s Largest Estate, Gwarimpa and Kidnapped an unknown number of Residents.Residents of Gwarinpa Estate along Abuja-Zuba Expressway were thrown into confusion and panic in the early hours of Monday, when suspected bandits stormed the estate and kidnapped some residents. According to a resident of the estate, who spoke on condition of… Continue reading Bandits Storm Gwarimpa Estate Kidnap Many_Ada Nkong

Crime

Unknown Gunmen Attack Worshippers in Ondo Church, Many Killed_Ada Nkong

Many worshippers have been killed as unknown Gunmen attacked St.Francis Catholic church Owo in Ondo on Sunday morning. The church is said to be behind the Olowo of Owo's palace according to a report by Sahara reporters. Many including children were shot and slaughtered in the attack. The number could not however be confirmed as… Continue reading Unknown Gunmen Attack Worshippers in Ondo Church, Many Killed_Ada Nkong

Aviation

Group Urges Comrade Hector Nnadi to Contest for NCSU Chairman_Ada Nkong

A section of members of the Nigerian Civil Service Union NCSU have called on Comrade Hector Nnadi to vie for the chairmanship of the Union in the forthcoming Federal council election in order to salvage the union. This they said is due to his antecedents as Chairman of the joint aviation union JCNC.. Speaking on… Continue reading Group Urges Comrade Hector Nnadi to Contest for NCSU Chairman_Ada Nkong

AWARDS

DG NSCC Bags Civil Society Award_Ada Nkong

The Civil Society Advance Forum on Sustainable Development Goals has presented an award of Excellence to the Director General of the National Senior Citizens Centre, Dr Emem Omokaro. According to a statement by Mr Omini Oden Head, Corporate Affairs, Media and Communication, the award is in recognition of her role in the attainment of the… Continue reading DG NSCC Bags Civil Society Award_Ada Nkong

JUDICIARY

Court Remands Late Osinachi’s Husband, Demands Accelerated Hearing_Ada Nkong

The Federal Capital Territory High Court, has remanded Peter Nwachukwu, husband of the late gospel singer, Osinachi, in the Kuje Correctional Facility pending the hearing and determination of the homicide related suit instituted against him by the Attorney General of the Federation. Roll cap: Justice Nwosu Iheme gave the order on Friday after he pleaded… Continue reading Court Remands Late Osinachi’s Husband, Demands Accelerated Hearing_Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

Depp Wins Defamation Case Against Heard_Ada Nkong

Sequels are rarely better than the originals, but Johnny Depp will have definitely enjoyed this second installment. Wednesday's verdict is a huge change of fortune for him. Two years ago, he was soundly defeated on similar libel claims in a UK court. Back then, Depp sued The Sun newspaper over an article that called him… Continue reading Depp Wins Defamation Case Against Heard_Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

Platinum Jubilee: Queens Portrait Released as UK Set for Celebration_Ada Nkong

An official photograph of the Queen has been released ahead of celebrations to mark her Platinum Jubilee. The portrait, by Ranald Mackechnie, was taken in the Victoria Vestibule at Windsor Castle earlier this year. In her Jubilee message the monarch thanked people for organising events to celebrate her milestone, saying "many happy memories" would be… Continue reading Platinum Jubilee: Queens Portrait Released as UK Set for Celebration_Ada Nkong