APPOINTMENTS

Senate Confirms Prof Yakubu Mahmoud as INEC Chairman_Ada Nkong

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission for a second term of five years. The confirmation came on tuesday following the consideration of the report of the Senator Kabiru Gaya led Senate Committee on INEC, which submitted its report at plenary and recommended Yakubu… Continue reading Senate Confirms Prof Yakubu Mahmoud as INEC Chairman_Ada Nkong

CRIME

Fleeing Pension Boss Mai na Arrested in Niger Republic_Ada Nkong

Reports reaching us say fleeing former chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina, has been arrested. According to our sources Maina was arrested on Monday, November 30 at night , by operatives of intelligence service in a collaboration with men of anti-corruption agency in Nigeria in a town in the Niger Republic.Reports… Continue reading Fleeing Pension Boss Mai na Arrested in Niger Republic_Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

Covid Infections in UK Fall by 30% Over Lockdown-React Study_Ada Nkong

Coronavirus infections in England have fallen by about a third over lockdown, according to a major study. Some of the worst-hit areas saw the biggest improvements - but, despite this progress, cases remained relatively high across England. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the data showed the country could not "take our foot off the pedal… Continue reading Covid Infections in UK Fall by 30% Over Lockdown-React Study_Ada Nkong

POWER

Nigeria Suffers Total Blackout as National Grid Collapses_Ada Nkong

Nigeria's national power grid collapsed again on Sunday afternoon plunging the country into a total blackout.A message from Kaduna Electric to its customers via its Twitter handle, says “We regret to inform you that the loss of power supply in our franchise – Kaduna, Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states – is as a result of… Continue reading Nigeria Suffers Total Blackout as National Grid Collapses_Ada Nkong

HUMAN INTEREST

Sr. Azuka Onwunedo: 25 Years as God’s Handmaid_Ada Nkong

I remember my first close encounter with her! I was not in a good place at all, in so many ways. It would appear being young and inexperienced when I got married was taking too great a toll and somehow, all I could see was gloom. God positioned her in my husband's life as senior… Continue reading Sr. Azuka Onwunedo: 25 Years as God’s Handmaid_Ada Nkong

EDUCATION

Prof Bashiru Aremu Bags UNN Award_ Victor Bieni

, Professor Sir Bashiru Aremu, the Vice Chancellor, Crown University International Chartered Inc.(Argentina, USA and Affiliate Campuses Worldwide) has received an award from University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in addition to another award by UNESCO. UNN honored Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu as " World Acclaimed Distinguished Professor Emeritus" for recognitions of his contribution to the world… Continue reading Prof Bashiru Aremu Bags UNN Award_ Victor Bieni

OPINION

Coalition of Civil Society Groups Fault Narrative on AGF’s Retirement _Ada Nkong

A coalition of Civil societies, The Civil Society Groups for Good Governance, CSGGG, has warned the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) to desist from illicit threats to shut down public services in the country at the expiration of 3- week ultimatum due to the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Mr. Ahmed… Continue reading Coalition of Civil Society Groups Fault Narrative on AGF’s Retirement _Ada Nkong

Governance · POLITICS · WORLD NEWS

Trump says it will be ‘a very hard thing’ to concede to Biden_Femi Ehiabhi

President Donald Trump said Thursday that it’s going to be difficult for him to concede the 2020 presidential election to Joe Biden even when the Electoral College is expected to soon formally certify Biden’s victory. “It’s going to be a very hard thing to concede,” Trump told reporters on Thanksgiving evening as he took questions… Continue reading Trump says it will be ‘a very hard thing’ to concede to Biden_Femi Ehiabhi

HEALTH

COVID-19: Nigeria update for Saturday 28th of November, 2020-NCDC_Femi Ehiabhi

110 new cases of COVID-19 has been reported in Nigeria with the following breakdown: Lagos-26FCT-23Kaduna-20Katsina-11Ogun-7Ekiti-6Plateau-5Rivers-4Kano-3Nasarawa-3Niger-2 Also, it is instructive to know that as at 28th November 2020, there are 67,330 cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria, 62,819 discharged and 1,171 dead.