A group of military men in Benin Republic claimed that they have ousted President Patrice Talon from power. The coup attempt which began in the early hours of Sunday, sources said, started with an attack on the residence of President Patrice Talon in the capital Porto-Novo. Soldiers led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri then took…
The Nigerian Army has suspended all statutory and voluntary retirements for certain categories of officers following the nationwide security emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu. Over 600 cases of mass abductions were recorded in November alone. Some of the incidents included the kidnapping of over 300 students in Niger State, 38 worshippers in Kwara State, and…
The Presidency’s Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has announced the selection of what it described as Top 20 Nigerian content creators selected from a pool of 8,591 public nominations to participate in a specialised training programme on the country’s new tax reform laws. In a statement released at the weekend, the committee said the…
By Kelvin Obambon The Automobile Technicians Regulatory Department (ATRD) in Cross River has celebrated its first anniversary, commemorating a year of progress in regulating and formalizing the state’s automotive industry. The event, held in Calabar Friday, brought together government officials, industry stakeholders, technicians, and security agencies to reflect on achievements and set sights on future…
The Ukrainian Diving Federation wants diver Sofiia Lyskun to be stripped of all awards after the European champion switched her international allegiance to Russia. Lyskun, 23, who won the 10m synchro title at last year’s European Aquatics Championships, chose to change her citizenship earlier this week. The federation said Lyskun did not inform it, the…
By Kelvin Obambon Gender and Development Action (GADA) has organized a one-day media roundtable aimed at sustaining momentum around the Special Seats Bill for women’s political representation in Nigeria. The event, held on Thursday in Calabar, brought together journalists and media professionals to deepen understanding of the bill, explore reporting strategies, and strengthen collaboration with…
By Kelvin Obambon The state executive committee of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Cross River chapter, has impeached the Chairman, Barr. Alphonsus Ogar Ebar, following his refusal to voluntarily resign after several calls from all segments of the party. Ntufam Ekum Ekok Ojogu has been appointed Acting Chairman to oversee the affairs of the party…
A Methodist pastor in New York has announced plans to transition, telling worshippers during a Nov. 23 service that the change marks an end to “pretending to be a man.” Rev. Phillip Phaneuf of North Chili United Methodist Church in Rochester delivered the message from the pulpit wearing a rainbow stole. “So I get to…
By Ovat Abeng About two hundred and fifty persons living with disabilities in Anambra State have been given the sum of two hundred thousand naira each to support their existing small businesses. The program which was supported by the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) of the Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, under the RHI Economic…
The Cross River Special Advisers Forum has congratulated the Special Adviser on Youth Mobilization, Comrade Dan Obo, on his emergence as the Vice President, South-South, of the Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC), describing the feat as a monumental achievement for both the state and the region. In a statement signed by the Secretary of the Forum…