Calabar, Cross River State – The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has trained and equipped 25 journalists in Cross River State. The three-day training, which was held from October 14-16, 2024, in Calabar, saw the journalists from print, electronic and online, giving themselves CPR…
Abuja, Nigeria – The University of Abuja is currently engulfed in a serious governance dispute as Professor Aisha Maikudi, the acting Vice Chancellor, and Air Vice Marshal Saddiq Isma’ila Kaita, the Chairman of the Governing Council, find themselves at odds over the institution’s leadership and administrative decisions. This standoff has raised concerns over the impact…
New York, U.S. – Frank Bruni, a New York Times columnist, has acknowledged a paradigm shift in media influence, crediting entrepreneur Elon Musk with redefining the landscape of public discourse. Bruni suggested that the traditional media’s relevance has dwindled, with much of the nation’s discussion now unfolding on social platforms, especially X, the platform Musk…
By Fred Abua Calabar, Cross River State – Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State joined the family of the late Elder Etubom Esu Bassey-Duke (MON) and other dignitaries in a special thanksgiving service celebrating the centenary birthday of their matriarch and leader, Evangelist Blessing Bassey-Duke, MFR. The interdenominational service, held at the Presbyterian Church…
Calabar, Cross River State – The 2024 Governor’s Cup Football Competition in Cross River State will see 32 teams face off for the coveted trophy, with the tournament’s official draws held at the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar. The participating teams include 18 local government teams and 14 private clubs from across the state. The…
Calabar, Cross River State – The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Plc (PHED) has attributed the power outage in Calabar, Cross River State capital, to a heavy wind storm. Converseer reports that there was torrential rain with heavy wind and thunderstorms on Saturday night and Sunday morning that wreaked havoc in Calabar, destroying properties worth millions…
