Transportation

President Buhari to Flag off N 3.2 Bn Eastern Rail Project Tuesday_Ada Nkong

President Buhari will today flag off the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt-Maiduguri rail rehabilitation project. The project according to the MD Nigerian Railway Corporation, Engr. Fidet Okhiria will cost N3.2 VN and work will commence soon. During the February monthly inspection of the Lagos -Ibadan rail which is nearing completion, the Minister of transportation ,Rotimi… Continue reading President Buhari to Flag off N 3.2 Bn Eastern Rail Project Tuesday_Ada Nkong

HUMAN INTEREST

International Women’s Day 2021: Choose to Challenge, A Victor’s Story_Ada Nkong

When I see what some women have to go through on a daily basis, I am filled with indignation. Not because everyone is going to be at the same level in life but because no one should have to be so intimate with suffering. Less you think I speak from a position of advantage, I… Continue reading International Women’s Day 2021: Choose to Challenge, A Victor’s Story_Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

Coronavirus: US Senate Passes $ 1.9 tn Relief Plan_Ada Nkong

President Joe Biden speaks about the coronavirus in the State Dinning Room of the White House, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) President Joe Biden's relief bill aimed at helping Americans deal with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic has cleared a major hurdle. The $1.9tn (£1.4tn) plan was approved in the… Continue reading Coronavirus: US Senate Passes $ 1.9 tn Relief Plan_Ada Nkong

HUMAN INTEREST

Jigawa National Assembly Member dies_Ada Nkong

Reports say the member representing Gwaram constituency in Jigawa state, Honorable Yuguda Hassan Killa is dead. He died at the National hospital after a protracted illness at the age of 65. Mr Auwalu Sankara the special assistant, media to Jigawa state Governor made the,announcement Thursday saying Governor Badaru Abubakar condoled with his entire family, constituency… Continue reading Jigawa National Assembly Member dies_Ada Nkong

ENTERTAINMENT & LIFE STYLE

Sadiq Daba Bows Out_Ada Nkong

Reports reaching us say Sadiq Daba of cock crow at dawn fame is dead. The renowned actor had been very sick in the past and flown out for medical attention. He had been battling with Leukemia and prostrate cancer. Outside cock crow at dawn, in 2015, he won best actor in the Africa movie academy… Continue reading Sadiq Daba Bows Out_Ada Nkong

ENTERTAINMENT & LIFE STYLE · POLITICS

2Face’s Manager,Efe Omoregie Makes Music Debut at 50 _Ada Nkong

I met him at the Lekki Lake resort last year. Simple, homely and friendly, he made you feel welcome even when you have never met. When I learnt he was the man who has walked with 2Baba for close to two decades and into a successful music career, I was wowed. As he turns 50… Continue reading 2Face’s Manager,Efe Omoregie Makes Music Debut at 50 _Ada Nkong

Security

Insurgency: Gov Zulum Urges FG to Seek External Help_Ada Nkong

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has called on the Federal Government to seek support from neighbouring countries in the fight against insurgency. Zulum said this on Wednesday at the North East Governors’ Forum held in Bauchi, the state Bauchi state capital, noting that joint action is required to end the insurgency. “Again, I want to… Continue reading Insurgency: Gov Zulum Urges FG to Seek External Help_Ada Nkong

HEALTH · POLITICS

Nigeria Recieves About 4 Million Doses of Covid-19 Vaccines From COVAX_Ada Nkong

About four million doses of the long awaited Aztrazeneca vaccine have been received in Abuja on Tuesday. This is the first recieved of several efforts been made to get the vaccine in Nigeria. 3.94 million doses of the vaccine manufactured by Serum institute of India arrived Abuja, Nigeria from Mumbai on Tuesday. Details later.

Aviation

FG Reopens Osubi Airport Warri for Daylight Operations_Ada Nkong

The Federal government has approved the reopening of Osubi Airport Warri for daylight Operations. Minister of Aviation ,Hadi Sirika made the announcement on his twitter handle. He tweeted: “I have just approved the reopening of Osubi Airport Warri, for daylight operations in VFR conditions, subject to all procedures, practices and protocols, including COVID-19, strictly being… Continue reading FG Reopens Osubi Airport Warri for Daylight Operations_Ada Nkong