As preparations are being concluded to celebrate the 2021 National diaspora day, the chairman Nigerians in diaspora commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa has reiterated the need to celebrate diasporans. Speaking at a pre-event press briefing Thursday in Abuja, the chairman said Diasporan remittances constitute 83% of the Nigerian budget which is about $25 billion US dollars annually.… Continue reading National Diaspora Day 2021: Chairman NIDCOM Applauds Diasporans-Ada Nkong
Olympics Opening Director Sacked Over Holocaust Jokes_Ada Nkong
The show director of the Olympics opening ceremony has been dismissed, one day before the event is due to be held. Footage of Kentaro Kobayashi from the 1990s recently emerged in which he seems to be making jokes about the Holocaust. Japan's Olympic chief Seiko Hashimoto said the video ridiculed "painful facts of history". The… Continue reading Olympics Opening Director Sacked Over Holocaust Jokes_Ada Nkong
China Floods: 12 Dead in Zhengzhou Train _Ada Nkong
Twelve people have died after record-breaking rainfall flooded underground railway tunnels in China, leaving passengers trapped in rising waters. Video shared on social media shows evening commuters just managing to keep their heads above water. Water is seen rushing onto platforms. More than 500 people were eventually rescued from the tunnels in Henan province, officials… Continue reading China Floods: 12 Dead in Zhengzhou Train _Ada Nkong
Lagos Heavy Rains: NiMet Urges Nigerians to Key into Predictions Provided_ Ada Nkong
Following the Lagos heavy rainfall of 16th July that caused a yet to be financially quantified havoc, the Nigerian meteorological agency, NiMet has urged Nigerians to pay attention to their weather forecasts and predictions on facebook and YouTube as a means of getting information to avert calamities. A statement by NiMet's GM public affairs ,Muntari… Continue reading Lagos Heavy Rains: NiMet Urges Nigerians to Key into Predictions Provided_ Ada Nkong
Tiwa Savage Mourns Dad_Ada Nkong
Nigerian singer , song writer and actress Tiwa Savage has taken to instagram to mourn her dad who died last night. The African super musician made the announcement on her Instagram page @tiwasavage on Monday . “Early hours of this morning you made peaceful transition, you fought till very end. “You really fought daddy and… Continue reading Tiwa Savage Mourns Dad_Ada Nkong
Kate Henshaw: The Beauty of a Woman at 50_Ada Nkong
If you ever doubted the beauty of Nollywood diva, Kate Henshaw, the amazing pictures she shared to celebrate her fiftieth birthday would convince you. The FGGC Calabar ex- student with her youthful looks,beautiful skin and charming smile has defied age as she celebrates 50 on July 19 2021 looking every inch 16. Known as a… Continue reading Kate Henshaw: The Beauty of a Woman at 50_Ada Nkong
Eid-el Kabir Celebration: IGP Assures Nigerians of Safety_Ada Nkong
As Nigerians prepare to celebrate the sallah ,the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc has assured the nation of sustained efforts by the Force in fighting crimes and criminality and improving public safety and security across the country.A statement by force public relations officer, CP Frank Mba says the IGP… Continue reading Eid-el Kabir Celebration: IGP Assures Nigerians of Safety_Ada Nkong
FG to Take Possession of Returned Benin Bronzes-
Photo Credit: BBC The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Saturday said the Federal Government will be responsible for taking possession of the 1,130 Benin bronzes to be returned by Germany. “The Federal Government is aware of the widely reported controversy on who will take possession of the Benin bronzes when they are… Continue reading FG to Take Possession of Returned Benin Bronzes-
Europe Floods: Victims Face Massive Clean-up as Waters Recede_Ada Nkong
Residents in regions of Germany and Belgium worst-affected by recent floods have begun the huge task of clearing their neighbourhoods, as the waters begin to recede. The scale of the damage is becoming clear, as rescue crews continue to look for victims. At least 180 people have died, and with many still missing the death… Continue reading Europe Floods: Victims Face Massive Clean-up as Waters Recede_Ada Nkong
