HUMAN INTEREST

IDOP 2021: NSCC Applauds President Buhari’s Digital Economy Policy_Ada Nkong

As Nigeria joins the rest of the wotld to celebrate the international day for older persons, the National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC), has acknowledged Senior Citizens in Nigeria as invaluable resource base and positive force for national development across sectors of the nation’s economy. A statement by the head public affairs ,media and communications of… Continue reading IDOP 2021: NSCC Applauds President Buhari’s Digital Economy Policy_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Independence 2021: Omo-Agege Preaches Oneness_Ada Nkong

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has called for oneness and renewed patriotism from all Nigerians. This was contained in a statement signed by Yomi Odunuga, special assistant to Deputy Senate President on media and publicly.ⁿ According to Odunuga, in his Independence message as Nigeria marks 61 years , Senator Omo-Agege said Nigerians… Continue reading Independence 2021: Omo-Agege Preaches Oneness_Ada Nkong

Security

Dr Chike Akunyili Killing: DSS Denies Allegations_Ada Nkong

The Department of State Security service has denied allegations that its operatives killed Dr Chike Akunyili. See full statement: PRESS RELEASE DSS DENIES ALLEGATION OF KILLING DR. CHIKE AKUNYILI The attention of the Department of State Services (DSS) has been drawn to an allegation that its operatives killed Dr. Chike Akunyili. Also, the Service was… Continue reading Dr Chike Akunyili Killing: DSS Denies Allegations_Ada Nkong

Governance

FG Approves 14 Days Paternity Leave for Civil Servants_Ada Nkong

In what can be best described as a long awaited development,the federal executive council (FEC), presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday, approved 14-day paternity leave for civil servants. The Head of Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, disclosed this to State House Correspondents on Wednesday after the week’s virtual FEC meeting presided… Continue reading FG Approves 14 Days Paternity Leave for Civil Servants_Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

R.Kelly Convicted of Racketeering, Sex Trafficking by a Federal Jury _Ada Nkong

Jurors have found R&B singer R. Kelly guilty of racketeering, including acts of bribery and sexual exploitation of a child, along with separate charges of sex trafficking. In this federal case in the Eastern District of New York, Kelly faced a total of nine counts -- one count of racketeering, with 14 underlying acts that… Continue reading R.Kelly Convicted of Racketeering, Sex Trafficking by a Federal Jury _Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

German Elections:Voters Decide Who Succeeds Merkel_Ada Nkong

The fight to succeed popular, long-serving chancellor Angela Merkel could barely be tighter as Germans go to the polls in parliamentary elections. The streets of Berlin are hosting the annual marathon, but the biggest race is taking place across the country. In a final push for votes, the outgoing chancellor joined conservative candidate Armin Laschet… Continue reading German Elections:Voters Decide Who Succeeds Merkel_Ada Nkong

EDUCATION

Novena University: Ndokwa Youths Respond to Alleged Threats-Victor Bieni

Alleged INDI Threats On Novena University: Ndokwa Youths To Mene, Drop Your Empty Threats…Or Face The Consequences …As Group talks tough, Gives Mene 24hrs Ultimatum to withdraw unguarded Statement, recind action or face the wrath of Ndokwa Youths. Arising from an emergency meeting of all umbrella Youth groups in Ndokwa Nation yesterday being 22 September,… Continue reading Novena University: Ndokwa Youths Respond to Alleged Threats-Victor Bieni

WORLD NEWS

Aukus Pact: France and US Seek to Mend Rift-Ada Nkong

France and US have made efforts to end a row which started last week with the announcement of the Aukus defence pact between the US, the UK and Australia. The pact cost France a deal worth $37bn (£27bn) to build submarines for Australia. Paris said it found out only hours before the public announcement. The… Continue reading Aukus Pact: France and US Seek to Mend Rift-Ada Nkong

EDUCATION · POLITICS

Graduands Laud St Augustine School Mararaba for Instilling values in them_Ada Nkong

As the pioneer students of St Augustine school Mararaba graduate, the school received a lot of appreciation from the students for setting them on the right part and insisting on high moral standards. The class valedictorian and Head girl of the school Victoria Aloga who said she considered herself privileged to have been picked for… Continue reading Graduands Laud St Augustine School Mararaba for Instilling values in them_Ada Nkong