ENTERTAINMENT & LIFE STYLE

Harrysong’s Business Manager, Victoria Debunks ‘Heartbreak’ Rumors_Ada Nkong

Following a report making the rounds that Harry song's business manager Victoria is heartbroken over his pre-wedding pictures, the elegant multilingual entrepreneur took to her Instagram page to debunk the claims. A report on Yabaleftonline had alleged she posted a comment on Harry's post asking "why not her". The CEO Qtaby Events who has worked… Continue reading Harrysong’s Business Manager, Victoria Debunks ‘Heartbreak’ Rumors_Ada Nkong

HEALTH

Why Nigeria Was Not Included in First Batch of Pfizer Vaccines_Ada Nkong

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has explained why Nigeria was not included among the countries to receive the Pfizer vaccine in Africa. Regional Director of the WHO, Matshidiso Moeti, had said only four out of 13 interested African countries were shortlisted to receive the Pfizer vaccines through COVAX, a mechanism backed by WHO for distributing… Continue reading Why Nigeria Was Not Included in First Batch of Pfizer Vaccines_Ada Nkong

ENTERTAINMENT & LIFE STYLE · POLITICS

Sounds of Music Star, Christopher Plummer Dies at 91_Ada Nkong

Christopher Plummer, the distinguished Canadian actor best known for his role as Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music, has died at the age of 91. He won an Oscar in 2012 for the film Beginners and was also nominated for The Last Station in 2010 and All the Money in the World in… Continue reading Sounds of Music Star, Christopher Plummer Dies at 91_Ada Nkong

APPOINTMENTS

Ngozi Okonjo Iweala Now Sole WTO DG Candidate as South Korean Opposition Withdraws_Ada Nkong

Following the withdrawal of South Korea’s candidate for the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Yoo Myung-Hee from the race, Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala who the General Council announced late last year as the consensus candidate is now the some candidate for the position.The World Trade Organization’s General Council Chair David Walker announced last October… Continue reading Ngozi Okonjo Iweala Now Sole WTO DG Candidate as South Korean Opposition Withdraws_Ada Nkong

Security

NUJ FCT Council Calls For Release of Kidnapped Punch Reporter_Ada Nkong

The Nigeria Union of Journalist , Abuja council has called for the immediate release of their colleague, Victor Nnodim who was kidnapped Thursday night at about 11 pm in his residence in Kubwa. A statement jointly signed. by the council Chairman Emmanuel Ogbeche and Secretary of council, Ochiaka Agwu condemned the kidnap which it described… Continue reading NUJ FCT Council Calls For Release of Kidnapped Punch Reporter_Ada Nkong

HUMAN INTEREST

NIDCOM Condemns Killing of US Based Diasporan in Edo by Abductors _Ada Nkong

Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has condemned in strong terms the unfortunate death of Mr. Dennis Abuda who was killed on Saturday by his abductors. Abuda, a Nigerian diasporan based in Atlanta- Georgia was abducted along Benin bypass by unknown gunmen alongside other family members while traveling to Lagos to catch a flight back to… Continue reading NIDCOM Condemns Killing of US Based Diasporan in Edo by Abductors _Ada Nkong

APPOINTMENTS

President Buhari Nominates Buratai,Other Ex-Service Chiefs Ambassadors-Ada Nkong

President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated Lt Gen Tukur Buratai (Rtd), Former Chief Of Army Staff, as a non-career ambassador, subject to the confirmation of the senate. Also nominated are all the ex-Service Chiefs who served alongside Buratai and resigned last week.This was confirmed by Special Adviser To The President On Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.… Continue reading President Buhari Nominates Buratai,Other Ex-Service Chiefs Ambassadors-Ada Nkong

APPOINTMENTS

Breaking News:President Buhari Extends IGP Adamu’s Tenure_Ada Nkong

Contrary to earlier reports that the IGP had been asked to handover by the President, President Muhamadu Buhari has extended the tenure of IGP Mohammed Adamu by 3 months. The Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi disclosed this on Thursday while briefing State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to him, the extension… Continue reading Breaking News:President Buhari Extends IGP Adamu’s Tenure_Ada Nkong

EDUCATION

University of Calabar Resumes Academic Activities February 5_Ada Nkong

The University of Calabar says academic activities are to resume February 5 2021. A statement signed by the Registrar ,Gabriel Egbe however states students are not expected in their halls of residence till 10 February 2021. According to him, this is to enable the on-going renovation be completed. Students are also urged to adhere strictly… Continue reading University of Calabar Resumes Academic Activities February 5_Ada Nkong