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
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
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
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
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
