The Court of Appeal Tribunal this morning in Calabar has declared Hon. Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe as the duly elected senator for Cross River North senatorial election. This Nullifies Stephen Odey as Senator. The Court said Jarigbe Agom is the lawful candidate of the People's Democratic Party in the December 5th, 2020 By-election for the seat.… Continue reading Court of Appeal Upholds Jarigbe’s Candidature ,Sacks Odey as Senator Ogoja North_Ada Nkong
Gunmen Attack Nasarawa State Ministry, Cart Away N100 Million_Ada Nkong
Unknown gunmen suspected to be armed robbers invaded Nasarawa State Ministry of Finance, Budget and Planning in Lafia, and catered away the sum of N100 million. Reports say the incidence occured on Thursday afternoon when the gunmen invaded the ministry, shooting sporadically. Sources say the assailants trailed some members of staff who went to a… Continue reading Gunmen Attack Nasarawa State Ministry, Cart Away N100 Million_Ada Nkong
HushPuppi Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Charges_Ada Nkong
The lavish life of fast cars, designer clothes and private jets has come to an end for Nigerian Instagram influencer Ramon ‘Hushpuppi’ Abbas, age 37, after he pleaded guilty in a California court to money laundering and other business email schemes that cost his victims nearly $24 million. The plea, confirmed by the United States… Continue reading HushPuppi Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Charges_Ada Nkong
Outspoken Billionaire Jailed for 18 Years in China_Ada Nkong
A prominent Chinese billionaire has been sentenced to 18 years in prison, the latest in a string of punishments against outspoken corporate bosses. Sun Dawu runs one of the country's largest private agricultural businesses in the northern province of Hebei. Sun, 67, has in the past spoken out about human rights and politically sensitive topics.… Continue reading Outspoken Billionaire Jailed for 18 Years in China_Ada Nkong
Court Acquits El-Zakzaky,Wife _Ada Nkong
A high Court sitting in Kaduna led by Justice Gideon Kurada , has discharged and acquited leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) otherwise known as Shi’ites, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenat. El-Zakzaky and his wife stood trial over allegations of culpable homicide, unlawful assembly, among other criminal charges since December 2015,… Continue reading Court Acquits El-Zakzaky,Wife _Ada Nkong
President Buhari Congratulates Akeredolu on Supreme Court Victory_Ada Nkong
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State over the Supreme Court judgement, which upheld his re-election in the October 10, 2020 polls. A statement by Femi Adeshina special Adviser to the President ,Media and publicity reports that the President urges the governor, and all elected leaders of the governing party, to… Continue reading President Buhari Congratulates Akeredolu on Supreme Court Victory_Ada Nkong
Capitol Riot: Policeman Tells 6 January Hearing He Feared He would Die_Ada Nkong
Officer Michael Fanone says he became unconscious and suffered heart attack: source BBC A police officer who defended the US Capitol during a riot by Donald Trump supporters on 6 January has said he feared he would be crushed by the mob. "This is how I'm going to die," a tearful Aquilino Gonell told a… Continue reading Capitol Riot: Policeman Tells 6 January Hearing He Feared He would Die_Ada Nkong
Kaduna State Government Suspends Schools Resumption Indefinitely_Ada Nkong
Following series of kidnap of students in Kaduna State, the state government has announced the Suspension of resumption of schools across local governments of the state indefinitely.Governor Nasir El-Rufai while addressing stakeholders on Monday, explained that the decision is based on the ongoing aggressive military operations against bandits in most parts of the state. He… Continue reading Kaduna State Government Suspends Schools Resumption Indefinitely_Ada Nkong
Naomi Osaka to Leave 2020 Olympics Without Medal_Ada Nkong
Naomi Osaka will leave the Tokyo 2020 Olympics without a medal, as the four-time major champion was upset in the third round Tuesday by Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic. Vondrousova, a 2019 French Open finalist, advances with the 6-1, 6-4 win.Osaka -- who had 32 unforced errors in the match -- isn't the first… Continue reading Naomi Osaka to Leave 2020 Olympics Without Medal_Ada Nkong
