Joe Biden will make his first visit as president to the Pentagon Wednesday as the US military seeks to address far-right extremism and racism among its troops. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will cross the Potomac River to the iconic seat of the Department of Defense in the early afternoon where they will be… Continue reading Biden to Make First Visit to Pentagon as President Amidst Worries of Racism,Extremism_Ada Nkong
President Buhari Performs Ground Breaking of $ 1.96 Billion Kano-Maradi Rail Project_Ada Nkong
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday performed the ground breaking ceremony of the Kano-Maradi rail project. A statement by Mr Eric Ejiekwe says the President in a virtual ceremony,performed the ground breaking which was attended by the Minister of Transportation, Niger Republic, Sadu Saidu, the Governor of Jigawa, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar… Continue reading President Buhari Performs Ground Breaking of $ 1.96 Billion Kano-Maradi Rail Project_Ada Nkong
FG Hands Over 310 Kano State Indigenes Repatriated From Saudi Arabia _Ada Nkong
About 310 Kano State Indigenes out of the 1,319 stranded Nigerians evacuated from Saudi Arabia have been officially handed over to the Kano State Government by the Federal Government. A statement by Mr Gabriel Odu of the press and public relations unit says Amb. Bolaji Akinremi, the Director, Consular and Legal Department, Ministry of Foreign… Continue reading FG Hands Over 310 Kano State Indigenes Repatriated From Saudi Arabia _Ada Nkong
Minister of Aviation Tasks Aviators to Adapt to Covid Operations
As the world continues to graple with the covid-19 pandemic and its challenges,Minister of aviation ,Senator Hadi Sirika has urged aviation stakeholders to tighten their belts and device means by which the sector will adapt and operate efficiently with COVID 19 pandemic, inferring that COVID 19 might linger for a while. A statement by Mr… Continue reading Minister of Aviation Tasks Aviators to Adapt to Covid Operations
Ehingbeti: Buhari,Mo Ibrahim, Okonjo Iweala to Speak at Lagos Economic Summit_Ada Ogar
Ehingbeti, the Lagos Economic Summit scheduled to hold from next Tuesday to Thursday, is living-up to its repute as Africa’s most practical and result-oriented private sector-led forum for socio-economic and infrastructural development, with the quality of speakers confirmed to discuss at the virtual summit. Themed ‘For a Greater Lagos: Setting The Tone For The Next… Continue reading Ehingbeti: Buhari,Mo Ibrahim, Okonjo Iweala to Speak at Lagos Economic Summit_Ada Ogar
Youths Threaten Another Protest Over Lekki Gate Reopening_Ada Nkong
Sequel to the decision to reopen the Lekki Tollgate, A cross section of Nigerians,especially youths, have taken to social media to condemn the move.In some posts on social media, they threaten another protest. Youth representatives at the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry had Saturday opposed the reopening of the Lekki toll gate arguing that… Continue reading Youths Threaten Another Protest Over Lekki Gate Reopening_Ada Nkong
Ghanaian Architect David Adjaye Becomes First African to Receive Royal Gold Medal_Ada Nkong
Ghanaian architect Sir David Adjaye has received the 2021 Royal Gold Medal from the Royal Institute of British Architects in the UK. The award is one of the highest in the field. It’s the first time in the award’s 172-year history that it’s been presented to a Black architect. The judges praised Adiaye as “a… Continue reading Ghanaian Architect David Adjaye Becomes First African to Receive Royal Gold Medal_Ada Nkong
Pre-Valentine Blues: Rose Day 2021_Ada Nkong
For many people valentine is an exciting celebration and it really is annoying that its just a one day celebration. Well , here is good news! Valentine could be a weeklong celebration. Happy Rose Day 2021 Date: The romantic month has already arrived with mushy love stories. Rose Day on February 7, marks the beginning… Continue reading Pre-Valentine Blues: Rose Day 2021_Ada Nkong
Thousands Rally in Yangon Against Myanmar Coup _Ada Nkong
Photo Credit: AFP Thousands rallied against the Myanmar coup in Yangon Sunday, as an internet blackout failed to quash outrage over the military’s power grab from elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi. It was the second straight day of demonstrations in Myanmar’s largest city. Many were dressed in the signature red of Suu Kyi’s political… Continue reading Thousands Rally in Yangon Against Myanmar Coup _Ada Nkong
