Governance

FG Declares May 3 Public Holiday_Ada Nkong

The Federal government has declared May 3 a public holiday to mark this years International workers day. The Minister of interior Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola who made the announcement congratulated Nigerian workers for witnessing this year's workers day. He thanked the workers for their support in driving the programs and policies of President Muhamadu Buhari's administration.… Continue reading FG Declares May 3 Public Holiday_Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

Biden to Reverse Trump Tax Cuts for Wealthy People_Ada Nkong

President Joe Biden will call for reversing his predecessor Donald Trump’s tax cuts for the wealthy to pay for a huge middle class families spending program, senior administration officials said Wednesday. Biden will use his speech to a joint session of Congress to unveil the $1.8 trillion American Families Plan, funded by ending Trump’s tax… Continue reading Biden to Reverse Trump Tax Cuts for Wealthy People_Ada Nkong

HUMAN INTEREST

Martyred 20 Year Old Nigerian in London: Jimi is Our Hero- Abike Dabiri-Erewa _Ada Nkong

The chairman Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has described 20 year old Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole, a Nigerian youth who died trying to save a woman who fell from London bridge as 'a hero and a great martyr'. A statement signed by Abdur- Rahman Balogun, head media and publicity NIDCOM reports Dabiri- Erewa as saying Jimi will never… Continue reading Martyred 20 Year Old Nigerian in London: Jimi is Our Hero- Abike Dabiri-Erewa _Ada Nkong

POLITICS

NBC Slams Channels TV Suspension,N 5 Million Fine_Ada Nkong

The Nigerian broadcasting Corporation has suspended Channels television with a fine of 5 million naira for allowing an IPOB Leader make what it described as secessionist comments on its show. A letter signed by the acting DG of NBC Prof Armstrong Idachaba cited Channels 7 pm live broadcast of Sunday 25th April 2021 in which… Continue reading NBC Slams Channels TV Suspension,N 5 Million Fine_Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

Former South Korea CEO Fined for Refusing Menstrual Leave_Ada Ogar

A former airline CEO who refused to allow female staff to take menstrual leave protected by employment law has been fined almost $1,800 (£1,300; 2m won) by a court in South Korea. Kim Soo-cheon, the ex-head of Asiana Airlines, turned down 138 requests from 15 flight attendants in 2014 and 2015. Mr Kim claimed the… Continue reading Former South Korea CEO Fined for Refusing Menstrual Leave_Ada Ogar

HEALTH

NAWOJ Joins Ned Nwoko ,Regina Daniels Walk to End Malaria _Ada Nkong

As the world marked world malaria day, Billionaire and Philanthropist ,Ned Nwoko and his beautiful wife Regina Daniels through their foundation,Ned Nwoko foundation organized and participated in a walk to end malaria. The walk which started from the unity fountain in Abuja saw thousands of people walk to Transcorp Hilton and back to the unity… Continue reading NAWOJ Joins Ned Nwoko ,Regina Daniels Walk to End Malaria _Ada Nkong

DISASTER

Hoodlums Set Hope Uzodinma’s House Ablaze_Ada Nkong

Reports reaching us say Hope Uzodinma's house at his hometown in Omuma, Oru East local government area of Imo state, was attacked and set ablaze by suspected hoodlums in black and black attire on Saturday morning . Several cars both official and personal were set ablaze and one person feared dead as at the time… Continue reading Hoodlums Set Hope Uzodinma’s House Ablaze_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Full Text State House Release on Isa Pantami_Ada Nkong

Following calls for the resignation of the minister of communication Isa Pantami over accusations linking him to terrorism,the presidency has issued a statement stating support for the minister. The minister who had initially blown hot over initial reports in the media and threatened to sue, later said in an interview that the incidences of support… Continue reading Full Text State House Release on Isa Pantami_Ada Nkong

HUMAN INTEREST

Ada Jesus Dies Two Days After Birthday_Ada Nkong

Female comedian Ada Jesus who has been battling with kidney disease is dead. Reports say she died Wednesday morning ,two days after her birthday. Details later