WORLD NEWS

Ghislaine Maxwell: Survivors Express Relief at Guilty Verdict_Ada Nkong

A woman who was groomed by Ghislaine Maxwell and gave key evidence at her sex-trafficking trial hopes the verdict will bring "solace" to other survivors. "I am so relieved and grateful," said Annie Farmer, the only witness to use her real name during her testimony. "I hope this verdict… demonstrates that no one is above… Continue reading Ghislaine Maxwell: Survivors Express Relief at Guilty Verdict_Ada Nkong

HUMAN INTEREST

Itunu Babalola’s Father Rejects Autopsy Report ,Appeals for FG Support_Ada Nkong

Mr Emmanuel Babalola, father of late Itunnu Babalola, a.k.a Bekky Paul, who was wrongfully jailed and died in Cote d’Ivoire prison, has formally rejected the autopsy report carried out on the body of his 24-year-old daughter. A statement by Abdur-Rahman BalogunHead of Media, Public Relations and Protocols NIDCOM reports that the apparently worried father made… Continue reading Itunu Babalola’s Father Rejects Autopsy Report ,Appeals for FG Support_Ada Nkong

HUMAN INTEREST

Joseph Wayas’s Widow Dies 12 Days After Husband_Ada Nkong

Widow of late President of the Senate, Joseph Wayas who recently passed on, Mrs. Mary Abiola Wayas, has died. She passed on 12 days after her husband’s death. According to a statement by their son Joseph Wayas (jnr) , the former Senate President died on the 30th November in Europe while his widow died on… Continue reading Joseph Wayas’s Widow Dies 12 Days After Husband_Ada Nkong

Security

Chief Uche Nwosu Was Arrested Not Kidnapped-Police _Ada Nkong

Contrary to reports that Imo state governorship aspirant and in-law to Rochas Okorocha was kidnapped, the Imo state police command says he was kidnapped. See full statement below IMO STATE POLICE COMMANDPRESS RELEASE 26/12/2021 ARREST OF CHIEF UCHE NWOSU This is to inform the general public that chief Uche Nwosu was not kidnapped but was… Continue reading Chief Uche Nwosu Was Arrested Not Kidnapped-Police _Ada Nkong

ACCIDENTS

Fire Guts Next Cash and Carry Abuja _Ada Nkong

A popular, large supermarket in Kado Abuja ,next cash and carry was on Sunday morning engulfed by fire . The cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained at press time. Police and fire men were reported to have been seen making effort to put out the fire. No casualties were reported as the… Continue reading Fire Guts Next Cash and Carry Abuja _Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

South Africa’s Apartheid Hero Desmond Tutu Dies at 90_Ada Nkong

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Nobel Peace prize laureate who helped end apartheid in South Africa, has died aged 90. President Cyril Ramaphosa said the churchman's death marked "another chapter of bereavement in our nation's farewell to a generation of outstanding South Africans". Archbishop Tutu had helped bequeath "a liberated South Africa," he added. Tutu was… Continue reading South Africa’s Apartheid Hero Desmond Tutu Dies at 90_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Dame Amaechi Celebrates 51,Visits the Vulnerable _Ada Nkong

As part of her 51st birtday celebration, wife of Minister of Transportation, Dame Judith Amaechi visited the vulnerable children with donations to two different children's home.he described as passion because of the joy derived in putting smiles on the face of children. Speaking to journalists at the end of her visit to Mother Theresa Children's… Continue reading Dame Amaechi Celebrates 51,Visits the Vulnerable _Ada Nkong

Transportation

FG Approves Free Train Rides From December 24 to January 4_ Ada Nkong

The Federal government has approved free train rides on all standard and narrow gauge tracks from Friday 24 December to Tuesday January 4 2022. A statement signed by Yakub Mahmood Deputy Director public relations says the rides include Abuja -Kaduna, Lagos-Ibadan, Warri-Itakpe, Kano-Lagos, Minna-Kaduna and Aba-Port harcourt. Mahmood said the free rides are to enable… Continue reading FG Approves Free Train Rides From December 24 to January 4_ Ada Nkong

Transportation

Kano-Maradi Rail: Amaechi Moves to Speed up Financier_Ada Nkong

…Holds Bi-Lateral talks at the Portuguese foreign office Minister of Transportation, Rt Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has met with the financing advisory for the construction of Kano-Maradi rail line, seeking a speed-up of the process to ensure construction begins as soon as possible. A statement by Mr Eric Ojiekwe, Director press ministry of transportation says… Continue reading Kano-Maradi Rail: Amaechi Moves to Speed up Financier_Ada Nkong