Students from the Nursing Science and Medicine departments at the University of Calabar have staged protests over what they describe as an unfair screening exercise that forced many to change their courses after sitting for examinations. The mostly second-year students claimed their admission status was suddenly altered on the school portal without prior notice or…
On November 4, 2024, the people of Yakurr entrusted Hon. Yibala Igri Inyang with the sacred responsibility of leading the Yakurr Local Government Council. Upon assumption of office, he made a clear promise, to serve with sincerity, lead with empathy, and bring government closer to the people. One year later, that promise has become reality…
By Ovat Abeng The Executive Chairman of Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Capt. Casmir Nwafor (Rtd), has been honoured with an award of excellence for his exemplary leadership and remarkable performance in grassroots development. The Anambra State Team of Supervisors (ASTOS) presented the award to him during it training workshop, held at…
By Ovat Abeng A Philanthropist, Engr. Chibueze Eugene-Nwankwo, has donated N10.5 million to the people of Ndiowu community in Orumba North local government area of Anambra State. The beneficiaries include; elderly, youths, security operatives, the town women group, non indigenes and others for life support and medications. Speaking during the event that took place at…
Twelve northern Nigerian governors, prominent traditional rulers, and senior judges face potential sanctions from the United States amid allegations of complicity in what American lawmakers describe as a “Christian genocide” under Nigeria’s sharia and blasphemy laws. The looming diplomatic move follows the designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern for religious persecution by…
By Ovat Abeng The Press Secretary to governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State, Christian Aburime, has said that the governor’s promise to members of his party, the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, during political rallies, that political wards where APGA wins the November 8 2025 gubernatorial election would be rewarded later was to fight…
By Sylvia Okoi The remains of late Dr. Sam Edet Enang, elder brother to the Cross River State Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Moses Osogi, have been laid to rest in his hometown, Anong, Abi Local Government Area, a few months after his passing at the age of 61. The funeral service, conducted by the Presbyterian…
By Our Reporter The United States President, Donald Trump, has issued a stern warning, threatening potential military intervention in Nigeria to stop what he described as genocide against Christians in the country. In a Saturday post on his Truth Social platform, President Trump directed the US Department of War to prepare for “possible action” should…
A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has sentenced a 19-year-old teacher, Abdullahi Abbass, to life imprisonment for raping his nine-year-old pupil — a conviction the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons hailed as a major win in its fight against sexual violence. In a statement on X on Saturday by…
By Our Reporter The Cross River State Government has officially launched the implementation of the WASH System for Health (WS4H) programme in Obubra Local Government Area, reiterating that investment in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) is critical for public health and development. The programme commenced with a key stakeholders’ meeting held at the Obubra Local…