The University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital in Rivers State says it has stopped the salaries of 1000 workers following a recently concluded audit of its staff. The Chief Medical Director, Prof. Chituru Orluwene, disclosed this at a news briefing on Monday to mark his first 100 days in office. While noting that when he…
By Ovat Abeng Honourable Mrs Sandra Amaugo Mbaeyi, has vow to curb what she described as uncontrollable drug abuse, cultist practices among youths in Ihiala local government area of Anambra State, if allow to represent Ihiala one Constituency at the Anambra State House of Assembly, ahead of 2027 general elections. Mbaeyi, a serving Councillor of…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has publicly condemned US President Donald Trump’s recent criticism of Pope Leo XIV, describing the remarks as an insult to the pontiff and a desecration of Jesus Christ. Trump said on Sunday that he is “not a big fan” of Leo XIV, saying he is “weak on crime” and “terrible for…
By Victoria Omini Prominent traditional rulers, monarchs and dignitaries from across Nigeria and other parts of the world have continued to arrive in Calabar ahead of the Silver Jubilee celebration marking the Divine Coronation of the Universal Monarch, His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu. The event, taking place at the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star…
By Ovat Abeng No fewer than 30 youths drawn from Anambra State and beyond have received financial empowerment from Faithspiration Initiative during their just concluded youth forum season 3. The event, themed “Ablazed with the Fire of God,” held at the Basilica Square of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha, on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, brought…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Forestry Commission has issued a stern directive to timber dealers across the state, ordering the immediate evacuation of all timber illegally dumped along roadsides. In a move aimed at restoring order to the state’s forestry sector, the Commission has provided a two-week grace period for dealers to move…
Following media smear campaigns against Obudu, Bekwarra and Obanliku Federal Constituency producing the next Senator of Cross River North, Emmanuel Olayi has appealed to Governor Bassey Otu to endure that the principle of equity is upheld. Olayi made the appeal during a meeting with the governor at the Government House, Calabar. He disclosed that the…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a Nigerian medical doctor and an Ivorian over their alleged involvement in cocaine trafficking. The agency said the Ivorian suspect, Gohouri Michael, 41, was apprehended at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, during the outward clearance of passengers on an Ethiopian Airlines flight to…
By Ovat Abeng The African Democratic Congress ADC Presidential hopeful, Mr Peter Obi, the serving member representing Idemili North and South Federal Constituency, Hon Uchenna Harris Okonkwo, National Chairman of the All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA, Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa and the Managing Director of Janksmay Global Services, Engr Ifeamyi Michael Onwuachu, has empowered no less…
The Federal Government has approved the implementation of the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures, FPM, introducing sweeping changes to import tariffs aimed at stimulating growth across key sectors of the economy. The approval was conveyed in a document dated April 1, 2026, and signed by the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun. The new policy replaces the…
