EDUCATION

Edo state Government Okays School Resumption February 1 , Secondary to Run Two Shifts_Ada Nkong

The Edo State Government has announced that educational institutions in the state, from primary schools to tertiary institutions, are to resume academic activities effective from Monday, February 1, 2021. In a statement, Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., said the directive is given after due consultations with the institutions and their representatives to… Continue reading Edo state Government Okays School Resumption February 1 , Secondary to Run Two Shifts_Ada Nkong

HUMAN INTEREST

More Chibok Girls Escape Boko Haram Captivity_Ada Nkong

Mothers of missing Chibok Girls Some of the Chibok schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram nearly seven years ago have finally escaped from their captors, a father of one of the girls told CNN. Halima Ali Maiyanga, one of more than 100 young women still missing, called her father to say she and others had managed… Continue reading More Chibok Girls Escape Boko Haram Captivity_Ada Nkong

ENTERTAINMENT & LIFE STYLE

Cicely Tyson Dies at 96_Ada Nkong

In 2018, First black woman to receive an honorary Oscar. Credit Reuters Pioneering Hollywood actress Cicely Tyson - who was known for portraying strong African-American characters - has died aged 96, her manager has said. No cause of the death was given. The former fashion model had a career that spanned seven decades. Tyson won… Continue reading Cicely Tyson Dies at 96_Ada Nkong

EDUCATION

Expose Unethical Practices by Lecturers-Prof Angba

In a bid to ensure sanity and professionalism in the institution, the Vice Chancellor of Cross River University of Technology, Professor Augustine Angba, has called on students of the university to expose unethical practices allegedly perpetrated by some lecturers of the university.In a facebook post by the head of Crutech media team, Mr Cornelius Ellah,… Continue reading Expose Unethical Practices by Lecturers-Prof Angba

Governance

Sanwo-Olu Approves Appointment of 17 Permanent Secretaries_Ada Nkong

Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of 17 Permanent Secretaries in the Lagos State Public Service. The appointments take effect immediately, according to a statement by the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola. The appointees are: S/No. NAME PREVIOUS DEPLOYMENT 1. Dr. MUSTAFA, Ibrahim Akinwunmi Consultant Special, Lagos State University Teaching… Continue reading Sanwo-Olu Approves Appointment of 17 Permanent Secretaries_Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

Biden to Expand Affordable Care Enrollment Amidst Covid-19 in New Executive Order_Ada Nkong

President Joe Biden will tackle the issue of health care Thursday with two executive actions aimed at expanding enrollment for the Affordable Care Act amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and addressing reproductive health, according to the White House. The actions continue a series of executive moves by Biden in his first week in office, setting an… Continue reading Biden to Expand Affordable Care Enrollment Amidst Covid-19 in New Executive Order_Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

Biden to Sign Memorandum Reversing Restrictions on Abortion Access_Ada Nkong

President Joe Biden will sign a presidential memorandum on Thursday to reverse restrictions on abortion access domestically and abroad imposed and expanded by the Trump administration, ​according to the Biden administration. Biden will be fulfilling a campaign promise in the memorandum, rescinding the so-called Mexico City Policy, a ban on US government funding for foreign… Continue reading Biden to Sign Memorandum Reversing Restrictions on Abortion Access_Ada Nkong

APPOINTMENTS

Justice Akon Ikpeme Finally Confirmed as Chief Judge of CRS_Ada Nkong

Following series of criticisms on its earlier refusal to confirm Justice Akon Ikpeme as chief judge of tbe state, the Cross River State House of Assembly on Thursday ,confirmed Justice Ikpeme as the substantive chief judge of the state. Spokesperson to Eteng Jones, the Speaker of the Assembly,the spokesperson to the Speaker of the Assembly,… Continue reading Justice Akon Ikpeme Finally Confirmed as Chief Judge of CRS_Ada Nkong

Aviation

FG to Resuscitate Airstrips in the Country_Ada Nkong

As part of efforts to tackle insecurity and boost commercial activities, the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has reiterated Federal Government's commitment to resuscitate and ensure functional airstrips all over the country. A statement signed by Sani Datti says Sirika stated this when a delegation sent by Emir of Hadejia and led by a… Continue reading FG to Resuscitate Airstrips in the Country_Ada Nkong