JUDICIARY

Maina Follows Trend, Slumps in Court_Ada Nkong

In what is becoming a trend, the former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Taskforce Team, Abulrasheed Maina, currently facing money laundering charges, Thursday, collapsed before trial Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court sitting in AbujaMaina slumped shortly after the court resumed proceedings in the 12-count charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,… Continue reading Maina Follows Trend, Slumps in Court_Ada Nkong

Governance · POLITICS

SANWO-OLU COMMISSIONS HEALTH, HOUSING INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN BADAGRY_Femi Ehiabhi

The historic town of Badagry will, on Friday, 11th December 2020, host the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as he commissions Housing and Health projects in furtherance of his administration’s T.H.E.M.E.S Agenda. In a statement made available to us by the commisioner of Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotosho, the Governor will open the Affordable… Continue reading SANWO-OLU COMMISSIONS HEALTH, HOUSING INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN BADAGRY_Femi Ehiabhi

POLITICS

PDP Senatorial Bye-Election: Jarigbe Agom Cautions Against Bitterness, Celebrates 50_Ada Nkong

On the sidelines of his 50th birthday celebration, the member representing Ogoja / Yala Federal constituency Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe has called on his supporters to tow the path of peace and patience in the aftermath of the just concluded senatorial bye elections. The rep member who took to his Facebook page to appreciate the numerous… Continue reading PDP Senatorial Bye-Election: Jarigbe Agom Cautions Against Bitterness, Celebrates 50_Ada Nkong

HEALTH

It looks Like a Miracle But It is not _Dr Biodun Ogungbo

I have a great story to tell you! Mr. Man came to see us at the Brain and Spine Surgery hospital early in the year. He was complaining of neck pain, armaa pain and weakness of the body. He was finding it difficult to walk and had resorted to using a stick for stability.We did… Continue reading It looks Like a Miracle But It is not _Dr Biodun Ogungbo

HEALTH

Covid-19; Nigeria update for Tuesday 8th December, 2020-NCDC_Femi Ehiabhi

550 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria: Lagos-219FCT-168Kaduna-52Kwara-19Kano-15Rivers-15Sokoto-10Enugu-9Gombe-8Plateau-7Osun-7Anambra-5Oyo-5Jigawa-4Ogun-4Bauchi-2Edo-1 As at 8th December 2020, there are 70,195 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 65,110 discharged and 1,182 deaths

ENTERTAINMENT & LIFE STYLE

10 Years After: Banky W to Headline Buckwyld’n’ Breathless _Ada Nkong

Famous Music icon Olubankole Wellington popularly known as Banky W has expressed delight at being picked as the lead headliner for the Buckwyld 'n' Breathless 10 years after he co -hosted the inaugural edition.Activities marking the 10th anniversary of Nigeria's premiere fully-scipted concert brand, Buckwyld 'n' Breathless came to a crescendo at the Lekki Leisure… Continue reading 10 Years After: Banky W to Headline Buckwyld’n’ Breathless _Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

Zuma’s Trial Over Arms Deal Postponed to February 2021_Ada Nkong

He allegedly took bribes of four million rand ($220,000 / 200,000 euros) over a $3.4-billion arms deal with French aerospace and defence giant Thales in 1999, when he was deputy president. Judge Nompulelo Radebe of the Pietermaritzburg high court said, “the matter is postponed provisionally to 23 February 2021 for the resolution of… outstanding pre-trial… Continue reading Zuma’s Trial Over Arms Deal Postponed to February 2021_Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

2020 Nobel Laureates to Receive Prizes at Home_Ada Nkong

Guest in line for Desserts at 2019 Nobel Banquet Adjusting to a world where travel is hampered by the pandemic, this year’s Nobel laureates will receive their prizes at home this week following the cancellation of the traditional Stockholm and Oslo ceremonies. The awards in the six categories were announced in nearly typical fashion in… Continue reading 2020 Nobel Laureates to Receive Prizes at Home_Ada Nkong

NATURE

Jupiter and Saturn Head for Closest Alignment in 800 Years _Ada Nkong

On Dec. 21, Jupiter and Saturn will appear to be no more than a dime’s width apart in the night sky. The last time that could be seen was in 1226.For months, Saturn and Jupiter have appeared to be courting, as the giant celestial bodies have gradually drawn nearer in the night sky. Over the… Continue reading Jupiter and Saturn Head for Closest Alignment in 800 Years _Ada Nkong