Governance

National Senior Citizens Center Partners NAPTIP, Secures Rapid Response Toll Free Lines_Ada Nkong

The Nigerian Senior Citizens Center is poised to partner NAPTIP to prevent,respond rescue and remedy older persons in case of Abuse. The DG NSCC , Dr Emem Omokaro made this known during a courtesy visit to the DG NAPTIP, Dr Fatima Waziri-Azi. According to the DG, this will be achieved through utilization of NAPTIP's existing… Continue reading National Senior Citizens Center Partners NAPTIP, Secures Rapid Response Toll Free Lines_Ada Nkong

Aviation

NiMet Collaborates With Earth Network to Install Hitech Forecasting Equipment_Ada Nkong

In a bid to improve its high impact weather forecasting capacity through the utilization of totallightening data and latest point forecasting techniques to provide related services to its customersand stakeholders, the Nigerian Meteorological agency has kick-started the installation of equipment in collaboration with  Earth Network. The DG NiMet Prof Mansur Matazu made this known during… Continue reading NiMet Collaborates With Earth Network to Install Hitech Forecasting Equipment_Ada Nkong

HUMAN INTEREST

Let’s Save Princess Heart_Ada Nkong

Every five year old should have no care whatsoever in the world. They should wake healthy and happy, play with friends and family, go to school and look at life as a garden of roses. For Princess though, a hole in the heart ensures that she is too weak to jump about and play and… Continue reading Let’s Save Princess Heart_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

(Photos): Rotimi Amaechi Successfully Screened for Presidential Primaries_Ada Nkong

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has been Successfully Screened by the APC screening commitee and cleared to partake in the presidential primaries. He is one of the leading contenders for the APC presidential ticket.

POLITICS

Ayade Did Not Contest Senatorial Primaries-Aide _Ada Nkong

Contrary to Reports making me rounds that Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State contested and lost Senatorial primaries, the special advicer to the governor on media and publicity, Mr Chris Ita has debunked the allegations. In a statement, Ita said the story "was the handwork of political desperados who are out to embarrass the… Continue reading Ayade Did Not Contest Senatorial Primaries-Aide _Ada Nkong

POLITICS

APC Postpones Primaries to June 6 _Ada Nkong

Reports reaching us say the APC has moved it's National convention to June 6 -8. This follows an extension of the deadline given by INEC for submission of candidates list. Details shortly.

JUDICIARY

Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal, Vindicates Amaechi_Ada Nkong

The media office of the former Minister of Transportation and presidential aspirant under the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Rotimi Amaechi, says that the Nigeria’s apex court (Supreme Court ) today ruled on the appeal filed by Amaechi against the Rivers State Government on the Justice Omereji Judicial Commission of Inquiry. The Supreme Court in… Continue reading Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal, Vindicates Amaechi_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

INEC Succumbs to Pressure, Alters 2023 Election Timetable_Ada Nkong

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has finally extended the deadline for political parties to hold primaries for the 2023 general elections. INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja. This follows a meeting of leaders of various political parties… Continue reading INEC Succumbs to Pressure, Alters 2023 Election Timetable_Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

Uvalde Shooting: Gunman Walked in Unobstructed_Ada Nkong

A gunman who attacked a primary school in Texas on Tuesday was able to enter the building unobstructed, police say. Texas Ranger Victor Escalon said no armed guard challenged the teenage attacker and it is unclear if the school door was even locked. Mr Escalon defended the police response amid mounting criticism of an apparent… Continue reading Uvalde Shooting: Gunman Walked in Unobstructed_Ada Nkong