The Minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi says the repeated breakdown of the Abuja-Kaduna trains is as a result of lack of spare parts from China. The minister said this after an inspection of the Lagos Ibadan rail project. According to Amaechi, the inspection was necessary to ensure that little details pending had been seen to… Continue reading Repeated Breakdown of Abuja-Kaduna Train Caused by Lack of Spare Parts_Ada Nkong
ECOWAS Court Awards Agba Jalingo N30 Million Naira Damages Against the FG For Unlawful Detention_Ada Nkong
An ECOWAS court in Abuja has awarded the publisher of Cross River Watch, Agba Jalingo who was on trial for treason N30 million naira damages against the federal government for unlawful detention and breach of fundamental human rights. In its judgment, the court said , “Agba Jalingo was arrested and chained to a deep freezer… Continue reading ECOWAS Court Awards Agba Jalingo N30 Million Naira Damages Against the FG For Unlawful Detention_Ada Nkong
Jovenel Moise: Foreign Hit Squad Killed Haiti’s President_Ada Nkong
A group of 28 foreign mercenaries, including retired Colombian soldiers, assassinated Haiti's President Jovenel Moïse earlier this week, police say. Several were detained after a gun battle at a house in the capital Port-au-Prince where they were holed up. Bloodied and bruised, suspects were paraded in front of media on Thursday, along with a slew… Continue reading Jovenel Moise: Foreign Hit Squad Killed Haiti’s President_Ada Nkong
Former South African President Jacob Zuma Turns Himself In_Ada Nkong
Former president Jacob Zuma turned himself into prison early Thursday to begin serving a 15-month sentence for contempt of the country’s highest court, officials said. Prison authorities confirmed that Zuma “has been admitted to start serving a 15 months sentence at Estcourt Correctional Centre” in his home province of KwaZulu-Natal. It is the first time… Continue reading Former South African President Jacob Zuma Turns Himself In_Ada Nkong
Sirika Congratulates Matazu on World meteorological Organization Appointment_Ada Nkong
The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has congratulated the Director-General/CEO of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Mansur Bako Matazu, on his appointment into the Executive Council of the World Meteorological Organisation. A statement by. Muntari Yusuf IbrahimGeneral Manager, Public Relations, NiMet says, Professor Matazu who is also the Permanent Representative of Nigeria to… Continue reading Sirika Congratulates Matazu on World meteorological Organization Appointment_Ada Nkong
NPAG Task National Assembly on Prohibition of Transfer of Results Electronically_Ada Nkong
The Nigerian Physicians advocacy group has called on the national assembly to have a rethink concerning Its law prohibiting the electronic transfer of election results. In a letter addressed to the Senate President and the Speaker of the house of representatives, they called on the lawmakers to demonstrate true leadership by revising section 50.2 "Sirs,… Continue reading NPAG Task National Assembly on Prohibition of Transfer of Results Electronically_Ada Nkong
Nnamdi Kanu’s Arrest: Kenya Denies Involvement_Ada Nkong
Kenya government has denied involvement in the arrest of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, saying “it does not want to be dragged into Nigeria’s internal affairs.” Kenya High Commissioner to Nigeria, Amb. Dr. Wilfred Machage also challenged anyone with facts of Kenya’s involvement in the alleged arrest and extradition of Nnamdi Kanu, the self-claimed leader of… Continue reading Nnamdi Kanu’s Arrest: Kenya Denies Involvement_Ada Nkong
Finally Senate passes PIB Bill 2021_Ada Nkong
The Senate , Thursday passed the Petroleum Industry Bill 2021 after clause by clause consiseration by the joint committee on petroleum ( upstream , downstream and gas). 3 per cent was also approved for the host communities though South South lawmakers advocated for 5 percent. The Senate had earlier held a closed session with the… Continue reading Finally Senate passes PIB Bill 2021_Ada Nkong
Dabiri Erewa Condemns Killing of Nigerian Footballer in UK by Police_Ada Nkong
The Chairman Nigerians in diaspora commission ,Abike Dabiri-Erewa has condemned in strong terms the killing of Nigerian footballer,Kelvin Igweani by the police In UK. Igweani was shot by police attending to a call out to a house where a child was found injured. Dabiri-Erewa who described the incident as sad and unfortunate called on the… Continue reading Dabiri Erewa Condemns Killing of Nigerian Footballer in UK by Police_Ada Nkong
