By Uju Nwokorobia FACTS ABOUT BIAFRA! (1) Biafran agitation has nothing to do with HYDROCARBON/CRUDE OIL deposits in Niger Delta. Imo, Abia, Anambra are currently oil producing states in Nigeria with huge natural gas reserves, not forgetting the enormous untapped coal deposits in Enugu! (2) Biafra is not land-locked.... Read more
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has denied media reports that its Director General, Mr. Haruna Jauro “defended” the contract between the Agency and Global West Vessel Specialists Limited (GWVSL) during a working visit to the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete... Read more
*Ebonyi kobo won’t be spent, says governor Ebonyi State Governor on Sunday night said the remains of his late mother; Deaconess Margaret Umahi would be buried in March 2016, He added at an inter-denominational praise and worship service in honour of his late mother that not a kobo... Read more
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar The University of Calabar (Unical) has been shut down for two weeks following a peaceful protest by students over scarcity of water and light in their hostels and better welfare. The university’s management announced two-week shutdown of the institution in a statement... Read more
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar Justice O.A. Adeniyi, formerly member one in the three-member National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal currently sitting in Cross River, is now the new chairman of the panel.He takes over from the former chairman, Justice C. Awubra who was demoted to member one following a reversal... Read more
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
