By Frank Ulom A Nigerian national, Anyanwu Benjamin Ihedioha, has applied for international protection in Spain, alleging that he fled Nigeria after suffering years of persecution, violence and discrimination because of his sexual orientation. In a detailed statement submitted as part of his asylum application, Ihedioha said he fears returning to Nigeria, claiming he faces…
By Frank Ulom Properties worth billions of naira have been destroyed as torrential rain pounds the city of Calabar, Cross River State capital, forcing residents to scamper for safety while appealing to Governor Bassey Otu to come to their aid. The rain, which started in the early hours of Thursday, July 16, 2026, flooded areas…
A relationship dispute took an unexpected turn on Ahenfie FM’s popular programme Ahenfie Nkommo after a young woman accused a married man of failing to fulfil an alleged promise he made to her. According to the woman, the married man, identified as Christopher, promised to rent a room for her if she agreed to enter…
An electrician has reportedly died after being electrocuted while carrying out repair work on a transformer in Mbodo Aluu, Rivers State. The incident occurred on Friday, July 10, 2026. According to eyewitnesses, the electrician was repairing electrical cables on the transformer when he was fatally electrocuted. The tragic incident has left residents of the community…
Some serving personnel of the Nigerian Army have petitioned President Bola Tinubu, the leadership of the National Assembly and top defence authorities over what they described as an alleged unofficial embargo on voluntary discharge from military service. The soldiers, however, accused the Army of unlawfully retaining personnel who have applied to leave the force. In…
By Frank Ulom Several residential buildings were destroyed in a fire outbreak that swept through Eta-Agbor Cemetery Road in Calabar, Cross River State, in the early hours of Sunday, leaving many families homeless and counting heavy losses. The fire reportedly started at about 1:00 a.m., although the exact cause remains unknown. While some residents believe…
