HEALTH

Free Health Updates_Ada Nkong

Brain and spine surgery consortium Abuja Information they say is power but getting the right information is crucial to staying informed. As important as our health is, no one else but a professional should tell us what to do about it for safety sake. With the advent of social media, so many online doctors have… Continue reading Free Health Updates_Ada Nkong

SPORTS

Cameroon Mourns Victims of Stampede_Ada Nkong

Before Veronique Djilo headed to the Olembe Stadium to watch Cameroon – nicknamed the Indomitable Lions – take on Comoros the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), she updated her WhatsApp status as “Lion 4 life”. And that was the last time her niece, Leokam, whom she lived with, would hear from her.Djilo, a 41-year-old woman… Continue reading Cameroon Mourns Victims of Stampede_Ada Nkong

TECHNOLOGY

Nigeria Vs Advanced World :Professor Haruna Laments Widening Digital Divide_Ada Nkong

The Widening gaps between economic performance and socio-economic well being of citizens in the advanced world and incidences of poverty in under developed countries like that of Africa including Nigeria has been emphasized.   The Executive Vice Chairman/CE of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure(NASENI), Professor Mohammed HarunaIt made the assertion at the… Continue reading Nigeria Vs Advanced World :Professor Haruna Laments Widening Digital Divide_Ada Nkong

ENTERTAINMENT & LIFE STYLE

Jaruma Detained for Spreading Falsehood Against Ned, Regina Nwoko_Ada Nkong

Famous aphrodisiac seller, Jaruma , has been remanded in prison custody following an attack on business tycoon, Ned Nwoko, on social media. Jaruma, originally Hauwa Muhammed was remanded by an Abuja Upper Area Court till Friday, pending her bail application hearing. Her arraignment followied a petition by Ned Mwoko to the FCT police command. In… Continue reading Jaruma Detained for Spreading Falsehood Against Ned, Regina Nwoko_Ada Nkong

HUMAN INTEREST

Domestication of National Policy on Ageing: Senior Citizens Center Seeks Synergy With Journalists_Ada Nkong

The Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, (NUJ) Abuja Council, Emmanuel Ogbeche has pledged the union's commitment to advocacy for the rights of Older Persons, especially the domestication of the national policy on ageing in the 36 states of the federation. According to a statement jointly signed by the Chairman JONAN Comrade Maxwell Eseigbe… Continue reading Domestication of National Policy on Ageing: Senior Citizens Center Seeks Synergy With Journalists_Ada Nkong

Governance

FG to Prioritize Registration of Older Persons, Provide Special ID for Accessing Discounts_Ada Nkong

The Federal government says priority will be given to older persons in the national identity registration process. The DG National identity management commission, Aliyu Abubakar Aziz said this during a courtesy call by the DG National senior citizens center in Abuja today.The DG also disclosed that plans are under way to give the senior citizens… Continue reading FG to Prioritize Registration of Older Persons, Provide Special ID for Accessing Discounts_Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

Russian Invasion of Ukraine Would be Disastrous- Boris Johnson _Ada Nkong

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned Russia that invading Ukraine would be "disastrous" and a "painful, violent and bloody business". Speaking as the Foreign Office pulled some embassy staff out of Ukraine, the PM said the situation was "pretty gloomy" but war was not inevitable. He said the UK was "leading on creating a package… Continue reading Russian Invasion of Ukraine Would be Disastrous- Boris Johnson _Ada Nkong

Governance

Registration of Senior Citizens: NSCC Set to Partner Agencies_Ada Nkong

The National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) says it will partner with other government agencies in the registration of Senior Citizens in Nigeria. This is coming on the heels of the declaration by President Muhammadu Buhari at the first presidential summit on ageing in Nigeria for the registration and issuance of identity cards to senior citizens… Continue reading Registration of Senior Citizens: NSCC Set to Partner Agencies_Ada Nkong

Transportation

Lekki Deep Sea Port: Amaechi Tasks Contractors to Meet Deadline_Ada Nkong

Minister of Transportation, Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has urged contractors at the Lekki deep seaport to do more and beat the completion deadline. According to a statement by Mr Eric Ojiekwe, director press Ministry of transportation,Amaechi who made the call during an inspection tour of the Lekki deep seaport, Weekend commended the contractors for… Continue reading Lekki Deep Sea Port: Amaechi Tasks Contractors to Meet Deadline_Ada Nkong