By Ovat Abeng The reappointment of Prof. Chinwe Veronica Anunobi as National Librarian and Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria has been described as a strategic move to consolidate ongoing reforms in the nation’s knowledge sector. Prof. Anunobi, a Professor of Library and Information Science and former Deputy University Librarian at Nnamdi…
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji Palpable tension erupted at the Chapel of Redemption Church on the University of Calabar campus on Sunday after operatives of the Cross River State Police Command stormed the premises and ordered an ongoing service to end abruptly over a festering leadership crisis. Worshippers were thrown into confusion as police took over the…
By Kelvin Obambon A major international survey has revealed a stark global disparity in cross-border mobility, showing that only 9 percent of adult Nigerians have ever traveled outside their country. The findings highlight the deep correlation between economic status, endemic poverty, and access to international travel. The study, conducted by the Pew Research Center across…
José Mujica of Uruguay is the world’s poorest president. He was the 40th president of his country, Uruguay. While in office between 2010 and 2015, Mujica was described as being “the world’s poorest president” due to his austere lifestyle and his donation of around 90 percent of his US$12,000 monthly salary to charities that support…
By Ovat Abeng Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has approved N500 million for the acquisition of major medical equipment and the funding of accreditation for critical departments at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Amaku-Awka. The fund was disclosed by the Chief Medical Director of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku, Dr….
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has linked the lack of electricity in rural communities to early bedtime, limited nightlife and what he described as increased population growth. Fayose made the remarks on Friday in Abuja while speaking after his inauguration as Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency board. In a video clip shared by…
…Church cites alleged disobedience … say former UCOR Chaplain’s ministry left the Church “fragmented, rancorous and unspiritual” The lingering crisis at the University of Calabar Chapel of Redemption (UCOR) has taken a dramatic turn following a series of decisions by the national leadership of the Assemblies of God Nigeria (AGN) which culminated in the suspension…
By Our Correspondent The Leader of the 7th Bakassi Legislative Assembly, Rt. Hon. Grace Bassey, has been commended for extending her grassroots interventions beyond Ward 7, which she represents, to residents and groups in other wards of Bakassi Local Government Area. The commendation was made during a livelihood support programme organised by Bassey for constituents…
By Kelvin Obambon The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has inaugurated a 16-member Caretaker Executive Committee to pilot the affairs of its Eastern Zone following the passing of the former Zonal Chairman, Chief Larry Nworuh. The inauguration ceremony took place in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, on Friday, bringing together key industry…
By Solomon Azu At the General Hospital Calabar, 26-year-old Blessing Etim unbuttons her wrapper and brings her 45-minute-old daughter, to her breast. The baby latches immediately, eyes closed, tiny fist clenched. “I was told to give her water because of the heat,” Blessing says softly, patting her daughter’s back. “But the nurses here told me:…
