By Ikemba Anaocha People have been asking why the Igbos are not taking part in the ongoing protest to end bad governance and hardship; are they not affected by the economic downturn? Well, here are the 21 reasons why: 1. A planned protest by your foes must be avoided at all costs. For instance, a…
Bloomberg News has terminated senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs after she reported a prisoner exchange with Russia before its conclusion, violating a news embargo. This breach drew criticism, as it potentially endangered the exchange’s outcome. Bloomberg’s Editor-in-Chief, John Micklethwait, stated that it violated the medium’s editorial standards and promised a review of procedures. “Even…
The semifinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics come to an an end today as Spain defeated Morocco to set up a final clash with France who also defeated Eqypt. Earlier, Spain U23 defeated Morocco U23 2-1 in the first semifinal men’s football match to reach the Olympic final in Paris. Morocco opened the scoring in…
By Ita Williams, Calabar The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Cross River State Chapter, has announced the indefinite suspension of its Chairman, Mr. Edet Effiom, posing a vote of no confidence in his leadership. A press statement dated August 5, 2024 and signed by IPAC Secretary, Comrade Frederick Eje Omari, said the suspension of the…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has unveiled a Youth Internship Scheme for youths and young school leavers between the ages of 18-40 years. The NDDC Youth Internship and Empowerment Programme is to empower 10,000 youths from the Niger Delta region. Successful applicants stand to receive a N50,000.00 stipend monthly for one year. The NDDC…
A cross section of over 500 breastfeeding mothers in Cross River state breastfeeding their babies simultaneously for one minute at the ceremony in Calabar on Monday. By Anietie Akpan United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Cross River State Government, have decried the low rate of exclusive breastfeeding in the state and Nigeria at large….
