WORLD NEWS

US Election 2020: Biden Says White House Cooperation Sincere_Ada Nkong

US President-elect Joe Biden has said outreach from the White House over the transition has been "sincere". "It has not been begrudging so far, and I don't expect it to be," he told NBC News in an interview. He spoke as he unveiled his choice of top officials for when he takes over from Donald… Continue reading US Election 2020: Biden Says White House Cooperation Sincere_Ada Nkong

CAMPAIGNS

2020 16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women: UN Women Urges All to Take Action to Support Women and Girls_Ada Ogar

As the 16 days of activism to end violence against women, the UN Women had called on all to take action to support women and girl survivors of violence against women.In its concept note, the UN women shed light on the magnitude of the problems as excalated by the pandemic."The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated key… Continue reading 2020 16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women: UN Women Urges All to Take Action to Support Women and Girls_Ada Ogar

POLITICS · WORLD NEWS

Who wins Bidens transition_Femi Ehiabhi

In late 2008, during the transition from George W. Bush to Barack Obama, there was a mantra that took hold among Washington insiders: Obama won the election but Hillary won the transition. The most loyal denizens of the Obama campaign — the people who were with him from Springfield to Grant Park — watched with… Continue reading Who wins Bidens transition_Femi Ehiabhi

Governance · POLITICS · WORLD NEWS

With nearly all votes counted, the 2020 presidential election wasn’t that close_Femi Ehiabhi

What’s gotten lost in all of the focus on President Trump’s lawsuits, his baseless accusations of voter fraud and his administration’s unwillingness so far to begin the transition is a simple fact. The 2020 presidential election wasn’t really that close. Right now, Joe Biden’s popular-vote lead over Trump stands at 4 percentage points, 51 percent… Continue reading With nearly all votes counted, the 2020 presidential election wasn’t that close_Femi Ehiabhi

Transportation

Amaechi Apologizes to Nigerians for Hitches on Abuja-Kaduna Rail_Ada Nkong

The Minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has apologized to Nigerians for the disruptions experienced in some train services on the Abuja- Kaduna rail due to technical issues with some of the coaches.The Minister made this known after his monthly inspection of the Lagos-Ibadan rail project.According to the Minister, the breakdown is worrisome because the coaches… Continue reading Amaechi Apologizes to Nigerians for Hitches on Abuja-Kaduna Rail_Ada Nkong

JUDICIARY

Senator Ndume to be remanded in prison over failure to produce Maina in court_Femi Ehiabhi

A Federal High Court has ordered Senator Ali Ndume to be remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre for failing to produce the former Chairman of the defunct Pension Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina, BBC Pigin reports Ndume who is representing Borno South, stood as surety for Maina who is standing trial on alleged money laundering charges. However,… Continue reading Senator Ndume to be remanded in prison over failure to produce Maina in court_Femi Ehiabhi

POLITICS

Labour to FG: You are not Prepared For Sincere, Honest Dialogue_Ada Nkong

Labour unions have said that the federal government of Nigeria is not prepared for a sincere and honest dialogue on finding a lasting solution to the twin issues of petroleum price increase and electricity tariffs. They stated that this is in spite of the patriotic understanding of labour which has drawn the flak of the… Continue reading Labour to FG: You are not Prepared For Sincere, Honest Dialogue_Ada Nkong

Transportation

FG Gives Lekki Deep Sea Port Concessionaire 2022 DeadLine _Ada Nkong

Minister of Transportation, Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has given the concessionaire for the Lekki deep seaport to ensure completion in 2022. A statement by Eric Ojiekwe, Director Press ,Ministry of transportation, says Amaechi gave the directive during an inspection tour of the facility to ascertain the level of work done so far. The Lekki… Continue reading FG Gives Lekki Deep Sea Port Concessionaire 2022 DeadLine _Ada Nkong

POLITICS · WORLD NEWS

Biden to Announce First Cabinet Appointments Tomorrow_Ada Nkong

US President-elect Joe Biden will name on Tuesday the first picks to be part of his administration, his chief of staff said, as Donald Trump refuses to concede his loss to the Democrat. Biden has been pushing ahead with preparations to take over as president in January despite Trump’s moves on multiple fronts to try… Continue reading Biden to Announce First Cabinet Appointments Tomorrow_Ada Nkong