POLITICS · PROTEST

NUJ FCT Embarks on Peaceful Protest Over Tordue Salem’s Disappearance _Ada Nkong

Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) embarked on a peaceful protest in Abuja, over the disappearance of Mr.Tordue Salem of Vanguard Newspaper, 13 days ago. See photos below. The NUJ had previously given the security agencies an ultimatum to ensure the return of Salem who was last seen on Wednesday October 13 2021 close to the… Continue reading NUJ FCT Embarks on Peaceful Protest Over Tordue Salem’s Disappearance _Ada Nkong

Transportation

NRC Set to Resume Services on Abuja- Kaduna Corridor, Passengers Get Option of Refund for Ticket_Ada Nkong

The Nigeria Railway Corporation says it is ready to resume operations on the Abuja-Kaduna corridor. The MD NRC Engr. Fidet Okhiria disclosed this after an inspection of the affected portion of the rail by the Minister of transport, Rotimi Amaechi. Speaking to journalists during the inspection, the minister who said the repair was done by… Continue reading NRC Set to Resume Services on Abuja- Kaduna Corridor, Passengers Get Option of Refund for Ticket_Ada Nkong

AWARDS

Photojournalists Honor Abike Dabiri-Erewa with Award Of Excellence_Ada Ogar

Gabriel Odu receives award on behalf of NIDCOM Boss Photo Journalists Association of Nigeria (PJAN) has honoured Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) with an award of excellence. A statement by NIDCOM's head media and public relations unit, , Abdur-Rahman Balogun says the award of excellence dubbed: Citizens Advocate Ambassador, was presented… Continue reading Photojournalists Honor Abike Dabiri-Erewa with Award Of Excellence_Ada Ogar

Transportation

NRC Suspends Operations on Abuja-Kaduna Route_Ada Nkong

The Nigerian railway corporation has suspended operations on the abuja- Kaduna corridor indefinitely. A statement on it's website says this is for the safety of passengers and crew members.NRC further said efforts are on to ensure absolute safety along that route while promising to provide more information on the suspension soon.Daily trust reports that Passengers… Continue reading NRC Suspends Operations on Abuja-Kaduna Route_Ada Nkong

JUDICIARY

Court Adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s Case to November 10 _Ada Nkong

The case of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has been adjourned to November 10, 2021.Naija News gathered that Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, had postponed the case. Nnamdi Kanu was driven away by the DSS from the courtroom, and he will remain in their… Continue reading Court Adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s Case to November 10 _Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

Pregnant Woman Hit in Tigray Air Raid _Ada Nkong

A pregnant mother is among eight people who have been wounded in the airstrike in Mekelle - the main city in Tigray in northern Ethiopia, local hospital officials have told BBC Tigrinya. The director of emergency services at the city's Ayder Hospital said that five of them - including the woman who is in the… Continue reading Pregnant Woman Hit in Tigray Air Raid _Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

Colin Powell Dies of Covid-19 Complications_Ada Nkong

Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell has died aged 84 of Covid-19 complications, his family has announced. He was a former top military officer who rose to become the first African-American secretary of state in 2001 under Republican George W Bush. "We have lost a remarkable and loving husband, father, grandfather and a great… Continue reading Colin Powell Dies of Covid-19 Complications_Ada Nkong

HUMAN INTEREST

SWS FCT Inaugurates Executive,Empowers Women_Ada Nkong

The President Standup for Women Society SWS, Barr Deborah Ijadele-Adetona, has called on Nigerian Women not to accept the word Impossible as everything is possible with determination. She made the call while inaugurating the FCT SWS Executives at the Tangier Hotel, Abuja. A statement by Princess Joy Omagha Idam secretary of the society says the… Continue reading SWS FCT Inaugurates Executive,Empowers Women_Ada Nkong

APPOINTMENTS

Goodluck Jonathan Bags New UN Appointment _Ada Nkong

The United Nations has appointed Former President of Nigeria Dr GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN GCFR the U.N. Global Crises Envoy. This role is similar to that of Tony Blair who on leaving office as United Kingdom Prime Minister was appointed the Middle East envoy for the United Nations, European Union,United States and Russia. Goodluck Jonathan would… Continue reading Goodluck Jonathan Bags New UN Appointment _Ada Nkong