HUMAN INTEREST

NIDCOM Distances Self From Sahara Reporters Story About Itunu’s Father Speaking to Media_Ada Nkong

Following a report by Sahara reporters that the Chairman Nigerians in Diaspora commission, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa instructed the father of late Miss Itunu Babalola not to speak to the media, the commission has issued a statement describing the report as false, misleading, inconsiderate and inhumane. See full statement below: PRESS RELEASEDiscountenance Sahara Reporters reports on… Continue reading NIDCOM Distances Self From Sahara Reporters Story About Itunu’s Father Speaking to Media_Ada Nkong

ECONOMY

4th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit: FG Pledges Diaspora Investment Support_Ada Nkong

Nigerians in Diaspora have been assured of security and support for their investments in Nigeria.Vice president ,Prof Yemi Osibanjo gave the assurance during the 4th Nigerian diaspora investment summit at the presidential villa Abuja. The fourth edition of the Nigeria Diaspora investment summit targeted at moving beyond diaspora remittances to diaspora investment was well attended… Continue reading 4th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit: FG Pledges Diaspora Investment Support_Ada Nkong

HUMAN INTEREST

FG Demands Full Investigation into Death of Nigerian in Cote D’Ivoire_Ada Nkong

The Federal government of Nigeria has demanded for full autopsy on the sudden and mysterious death of ÃŒtùnú Babalola, a Nigerian, sentenced to 20 years imprisonment in Côte Divoire for alleged human trafficking. This was contained in a statement signed by the Chairman Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa and released by the… Continue reading FG Demands Full Investigation into Death of Nigerian in Cote D’Ivoire_Ada Nkong

Transportation

We Will Investigate Accidents Around Magazine Point -Amaechi _Ada Nkong

Minister of Transportation, Rt Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has promised aninvestigation into the cause of water accidents around Magazine Point, Marina, Lagos. In a statement by Mr Eric Ojiekwe ,Director press and public relations ,ministry of transportation, Amaechi stated this, weekend, at the 2021 Lagos Yacht Club Governor's Cup, where hewas intimated of the water… Continue reading We Will Investigate Accidents Around Magazine Point -Amaechi _Ada Nkong

HUMAN INTEREST

Missing Vanguard Journalist Was Killed by Hit and Run Driver-NPF_Ada Nkong

Fresh facts are emerging about the missing Vanguard journalist who was reportedly found dead yesterday. The police told journalists that he was hit by a hit and run driver along Mabushi -Wuse express way. According to them, his remains were found in the Wuse General Hospital morgue. Details later

Crime

Missing Vanguard Reporter Tordue Salem Found Dead_Ada Nkong

Terdue Salem, the Vanguard reporter who has been missing since 13th October 2021 has been reportedly found dead . He was reportedly found dead 9:30pm yesterday though the circumstances surrounding the recovery of his body remain sketchy as at the time of this report. Sources say police had earlier made an arrest following calls to… Continue reading Missing Vanguard Reporter Tordue Salem Found Dead_Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

DR Congo Lifts Ban on Song Criticizing President_Ada Nkong

Officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo have lifted a ban on a song that criticises President Félix Tshisekedi. The ban was announced on Tuesday by the censorship commission and then lifted on Wednesday after the justice minister intervened. The group behind the music, MPR, also said it had requested the ban be lifted. The… Continue reading DR Congo Lifts Ban on Song Criticizing President_Ada Nkong

ECONOMY

Delta State Government Restates Commitment to Economic Development_Victor Bieni

DTSG Is Committed To Industrial Revolution In Automobile Industry Sector- DIDA Boss, Nmah ……As Stallion Group, SAKL's Automobile Tricycle (Keke) Manufacturing Debuts In Delta. … Emu Says, DTSG to support SAKL to train, empower 2000 Delta Youths Mechanics with starter-pact, Commends DIDA. …Manish Rohtagi Says Initiative targeted at Youths Employment Generation. By Victor Bieni, Asaba… Continue reading Delta State Government Restates Commitment to Economic Development_Victor Bieni

JUDICIARY

EFCC Moves to Arrest Maina After Conviction_Ada Nkong

Reports reaching Newsannex say there was a mild drama at the Federal High Court, Abuja, Monday, after Abdulrasheed Maina, the former chairperson of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), was convicted and sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the judge, Okon Abang, ordered that the terms of… Continue reading EFCC Moves to Arrest Maina After Conviction_Ada Nkong