WORLD NEWS

Macron,Le Pen Suffer Setback in Ground Exit Poll _Ada Nkong

Early results indicate both President Emmanuel Macron and his opponent Marine Le Pen will fail to make the gains they were hoping for in the first round of regional elections in France. Mr Macron's centrist party is projected to gain more than 10% of the vote - just enough to take part in the second… Continue reading Macron,Le Pen Suffer Setback in Ground Exit Poll _Ada Nkong

OPINION

NIDCOM at Two: Beyond Expectations_Abdur-Rahman Balogun

Hon.Abike Dabiri-Erewa The month of May can aptly be described as Diaspora month in Nigeria. This, apart from July 25, designated as National Diaspora Day by the Federal Government, was the month when the dream of most fundamentals of diaspora was birthed. It was in May 19, 2019, the hitherto office of Senior Special Assistant… Continue reading NIDCOM at Two: Beyond Expectations_Abdur-Rahman Balogun

Security

Gunmen Abduct Students in Kebbi_Ada Nkong

Heavily armed bandits Thursday struck in Birnin Yauri ,Yauri local government area of kebbi state.Sources say an undisclosed number of girls have been abducted .The bandits were many and engaged the mobile police in a gun battle when they tried to repel the attack. They were overpowered by the bandits.According to the source , shortly… Continue reading Gunmen Abduct Students in Kebbi_Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

Zambia’s Founding Father President Kenneth Kaunda Dies at 97_Ada Nkong

Kenneth Kaunda, Zambia’s founding president and liberation hero, has died at a military hospital in Lusaka where he was being treated for pneumonia, his son, Kambarage, said on Thursday. He was 97. Kaunda ruled Zambia from 1964, when the southern African nation won its independence from Britain, until 1991, and afterwards become one of Africa’s… Continue reading Zambia’s Founding Father President Kenneth Kaunda Dies at 97_Ada Nkong

CRIME

Police Arrest Rail Track Vandals in Benue_Ada Nkong

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a criminal syndicate responsible for recent economic sabotage and vandalism of rail tracks in the North-West and North-Central parts of the country. A statement by the force PRO ,CP Frank Mba says the arrest of the suspects follows deliberate efforts by the Force to contain and clampdown… Continue reading Police Arrest Rail Track Vandals in Benue_Ada Nkong

EDUCATION

NAWOJ FCT Calls for Re-Introduction of History to School Curriculum_Ada Nkong

As part of activities to mark this year's International Day of African Child the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, has called on Federal government to reintroduce History in the curriculum of primary and secondary schools in the country. This is as the Association also called on the Federal government to take all necessary… Continue reading NAWOJ FCT Calls for Re-Introduction of History to School Curriculum_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Delta 2023: Better Delta State CEO Drums Support for Ijaw _Victor Bieni

A political scientist and Executive Director “Better Delta State,” Dr Isaac Obominuru has offered his thoughts on what he calls a critical study of the Delta State political attitude, especially in its various category and characterization since the return of Democratic governance in May 1999. Dr Obominuru in a media conference with some group of… Continue reading Delta 2023: Better Delta State CEO Drums Support for Ijaw _Victor Bieni

HEALTH · WORLD NEWS

Christine Amanpour Diagnosed With Ovarian Cancer_Ada Nkong

CNN's chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour has announced she has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Amanpour, 63, told viewers she had had "major successful surgery to remove it" and will now undergo several months of chemotherapy. The veteran reporter made the announcement from her home studio in London after four weeks off air. Amanpour has… Continue reading Christine Amanpour Diagnosed With Ovarian Cancer_Ada Nkong

Transportation

FG Launches Deep Blue Sea Project_Ada Nkong

In a bid to secure Nigerian waters up to the Gulf of Guinea the federal government has launched the equipment for its deep blue sea project. The project is to tackle maritime security on Land, Sea, and Air. Commissioning the project in Lagos on Thursday, President Muhammadu Buhari said it would set an example for… Continue reading FG Launches Deep Blue Sea Project_Ada Nkong