From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar The Management of University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has temporarily closed its Accident and Emergency (A&E) ward after decontaminating the ward where a patient died of Viral Hemorrhagic fever. The Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee, Dr Queeneth Kalu, made this known when she briefed newsmen... Read more
The love for, and appreciation of teachers in the process of nation building was demonstrated in fullness at the Abakaliki township stadium,as the governor of Ebonyi State,Engr.David Umahi, was physically present to take teachers salute during this year’s Teachers Day celebration. Addressing the teachers on Monday, Umahi, said he was very fortunate... Read more
From: Dianabasi Effiong, Calabar Mildred Asuquo Archibong, 21, a part three Micro Biology student in the University of Calabar worships at the Mount Zion Light House Full Gospel Church, Sabongari, Calabar, where she is also a chorister. She is the only female trumpeter in the male-dominated... Read more
10TH WOLE SOYINKA AWARD FOR INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING CALL FOR ENTRIES IS OUT
Press Releases October 7, 2015
PRESS RELEASE The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) invites entries from Nigerian reporters for the 10th Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting from the 4th of October 2015. The award programme, true to its tradition, will honour works that involve reporting on public and or corporate corruption,... Read more
By Primus Chuk Igboaka, Cleveland, OH. Cleveland, OHIO: The Nigerian Community in Greater Cleveland (NCGC) gathered at the Civic Center, 3130 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights, Ohio to mark Nigeria’s 55th Independence Anniversary. This year’s anniversary celebration featured Nigerian and contemporary dances, Nigeria’s fashion show, award of scholarships to deserving... Read more
Drama as policeman shoots, kills ceremonial cow
News October 5, 2015
The day was a Friday. Bereaved family members from Amannagwu village had gone to buy a cow from the slaughter house located beside Arochukwu Central Market in Obinkita for the burial of a deceased member of their family. After buying the cow, some of the family members were returning... Read more
Chief David Umahi Governor of Ebonyi State has said that he will readily sign the death warrant of any kidnapper convicted in the state.The governor said this this known in Abakaliki in his address to mark the 55th anniversary of the country and the 19th year celebration... Read more
Our attention has been drawn to a publication in the National Mirror authored by Dr. Sherrif Folarin on 29 September, 2015 titled “ FRSC DECLINING MORALS”. The Federal Road Safety Corps is a child of necessity born out of the need for a credible and effective response to... Read more
Powerful bomb explosions in the Nyanya and Kuje neighbourhoods of Nigeria’s capital, Capital have resulted left several innocent people dead and many wounded. The explosions were said to have occurred almost simultaneously at midnight at the Kuje Market and the area around the Nyanya Police Station. “The National Emergency Management Agency has deployed its rescue... Read more
