Much as every one that fathers a child expects to be celebrated today, it is only expedient that we analyze how to earn encomiums today. Some kids spend the greater part of their childhood in awe of their more fortunate peers; the ones with fathers who pick and or drop them in school,attend parent teachers… Continue reading Fathers Day Special: Dilemma of a Passive Father by Francisca Ogar
Author: Franca Nkong
US Woman Confesses to Training All Female IS Battalion in Syria by Ada Nkong
A US woman has confessed to leading an all-female squadron for the so-called Islamic State group in Syria, as well as plotting attacks on American soil. Allison Fluke-Ekren pleaded guilty to one count of providing support to the group and admitted to training over 100 women and girls for violence. The mother and teacher-turned IS… Continue reading US Woman Confesses to Training All Female IS Battalion in Syria by Ada Nkong
I Have Anointed No One -Buhari by Francisca Ogar
As rumours continue to fly on the social media about a concensus candidate for the APC presidential ticket, President Muhhamadu Buhari Says he has not anointed anyone. Ina statement signed by Garba Shehu senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, the president said he has a clear mind about what he is… Continue reading I Have Anointed No One -Buhari by Francisca Ogar
Depp Wins Defamation Case Against Heard by Francisca Ogar
When jurors delivered their verdict, Johnny Depp was awarded $10m (£8m) in compensatory damages and $5m (£4m) in punitive damages. But punitive damages in the state of Virginia are capped at $350,000. US media reports that Judge Penny Azcarate has now reduced the size of Depp’s punitive damages award to meet that legal limit. Depp… Continue reading Depp Wins Defamation Case Against Heard by Francisca Ogar
Texax Elementary Shooting: Gunman Walked in Unobstructed by Francisca Ogar
A gunman who attacked a primary school in Texas on Tuesday was able to enter the building unobstructed, police say. Texas Ranger Victor Escalon said no armed guard challenged the teenage attacker and it is unclear if the school door was even locked. Mr Escalon defended the police response amid mounting criticism of an apparent… Continue reading Texax Elementary Shooting: Gunman Walked in Unobstructed by Francisca Ogar
Texas Elementary Shooting Victims: The Sweetest Little Boy I’ve Ever Known by Francisca Ogar
Nineteen children and two teachers have been killed in a shooting at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The children who died were aged between seven and 10. Some of them had just received awards for great school work. One victim was a 10-year-old boy who loved to dance. Another was a girl who… Continue reading Texas Elementary Shooting Victims: The Sweetest Little Boy I’ve Ever Known by Francisca Ogar
14 Students, One Teacher Dead in Texas Elementary School Shooting . By Ada Nkong
Fourteen students and one teacher were killed in a shooting Tuesday morning at a Texas elementary school, Gov. Greg Abbott said. The suspected shooter, who might have had a handgun and rifle, was fatally wounded by responding law enforcement, he said. The incident was no longer active Tuesday afternoon. The suspected shooter was 18, authorities… Continue reading 14 Students, One Teacher Dead in Texas Elementary School Shooting . By Ada Nkong
Boris Johnson Pictured Drinking at No 10 Lockdown Event by Ada Nkong
Boris Johnson has been pictured drinking at an event in Downing Street during lockdown. ITV News has published four photos, saying they were taken on 13 November 2020 at a leaving do for the PM’s director of communications, Lee Cain. The Metropolitan Police have issued fines relating to No 10 gatherings on that date. A… Continue reading Boris Johnson Pictured Drinking at No 10 Lockdown Event by Ada Nkong
Progess Emerges Winner of Nigerian Idol Season 7 by Ada Nkong
The Nigerian Idol season 7 has been won by Progress . He emerged at the Grand Finale which was broadcasted live onAfrica Magic stations on Sunday evening. The host, IK Osakioduwa, announced Progress as winner after a close battle with Zadok.The grand prize is worth N100m. The top 12 contestants singing their hearts out on… Continue reading Progess Emerges Winner of Nigerian Idol Season 7 by Ada Nkong
New UAE President Meets Macron, World Leaders Pay Homage by Ada Nkong
The UAE’s new president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks Sunday with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron as world leaders streamed in to Abu Dhabi to pay tribute to his predecessor. Macron, who was re-elected this month, expressed his condolences to Sheikh Mohamed following the death of his half-brother Sheikh Khalifa, who died on… Continue reading New UAE President Meets Macron, World Leaders Pay Homage by Ada Nkong