The US Senate confirmed retired general Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense Friday, the second cabinet nominee of new President Joe Biden to gain approval and the first African American to lead the Pentagon. Austin sailed through with overwhelming support from both Biden’s Democrats and opposition Republicans, who voted 93-2 in his favor. The retired… Continue reading Lloyd Austin Confirmed First Black Chief of Pentagon by US Senate _Ada Nkong
Democrats ask ethics panel to investigate Sens. Cruz, Hawley_Femi Ehiabhi
Seven Democratic senators on Thursday asked the Senate Ethics Committee to investigate the actions of Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley “to fully understand their role” in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump. Thousands had gathered that day as Congress voted to formally certify President Joe… Continue reading Democrats ask ethics panel to investigate Sens. Cruz, Hawley_Femi Ehiabhi
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University president in Maryland offers inaugural poet a job_Femi Ehiabhi
The president of a historically Black university in Maryland was so captivated by inaugural poet Amanda Gorman’s poem during President Joe Biden’s inauguration that he offered her a job -- on Twitter. Morgan State University President David Wilson joined the many people lauding Gorman, 22, Wednesday after her recital of “The Hill We Climb,” a… Continue reading University president in Maryland offers inaugural poet a job_Femi Ehiabhi
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Universities Avoid Physical Resumption Due to Covid-19_ Ephrem Cass
Following a statement from the National assembly claiming that it did not support the federal government's January 18th resumption date for schools given the rising number of corona cases in the country. Lecturers of the Bayero University Kano have had a series of meetings to decide if to kick off academic activities or not. Leaving… Continue reading Universities Avoid Physical Resumption Due to Covid-19_ Ephrem Cass
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FG Launches E-Ticketing for Abuja-Kaduna Rail Services_Ada Nkong
In a bid to put an end to racketeering and serve customers better, the Federal Government has launched e- ticketing on the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor. The Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Ameachi, who spoke at the virtual launch of the e- ticketing online solution in his office in Abuja said the automation of ticket… Continue reading FG Launches E-Ticketing for Abuja-Kaduna Rail Services_Ada Nkong
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Goodluck Jonathan’s Congratulatory Message to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris _Ada Nkong
Congratulations to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on their inauguration as President and Vice President of the United States of America. The successful transition as witnessed yesterday speaks of the beauty of democracy and the promise it holds for a more peaceful society.Your election and the chain of events before your swearing-in is a reminder… Continue reading Goodluck Jonathan’s Congratulatory Message to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris _Ada Nkong
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Nigerians in Diaspora Remit $ 25 Billion in 2019_Ada Nkong
The need to encourage managed migration for positive impact on the migrant , the country of origin and the host country has been emphasized. Tbe Chairman Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa made this assertion at a Lecture she delivered on: "Migration, Diaspora and Africa's Development at the National Defence College for Participants of Course… Continue reading Nigerians in Diaspora Remit $ 25 Billion in 2019_Ada Nkong
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CRUTECH Appoints Two Female Deputy Vice Chancellors_Ada Nkong
Prof Joy Etiowo The Cross River state University of Technology has appointed two female deputy vice chancellors.They are Professor (Mrs) Joy Etiowo of Faculty of Communication Technology as Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics and Professor (Mrs) Mary Eyo of Faculty of Education as Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration. A source at the university says their appointments were… Continue reading CRUTECH Appoints Two Female Deputy Vice Chancellors_Ada Nkong
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Inside Joe Biden’s Redecorated Oval Office _Ada Nkong
(CNN)The press got its first glimpse of President Joe Biden's Oval Office on Wednesday, showing how in a matter of hours the office has visibly transformed in both dramatic and subtle ways to reflect the taste and politics of the officeholder.Most keep an eye on what's happening inside the office -- what agreements are made,… Continue reading Inside Joe Biden’s Redecorated Oval Office _Ada Nkong
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