By Magnus Effiong Five persons were feared dead in Iko Esai community of Akamkpa local government area of Cross River state with many houses, vehicles, household items amongst other things set ablaze when two warring youth factions engaged themselves in brutal violent confrontations. While one of the factions is allegedly loyal to the village/clan head…
Tech and Gadget resellers in Calabar took to streets in Calabar, Cross River on Wednesday protesting over N700 million lost to incessant burglary attacks within the last three months . The dealers who were armed with placards of various inscriptions described the robberies as an attack on their businesses and source of livelihood. Some of…
Goma, DRC – The United States on Thursday sanctioned the Rwandan government minister for regional integration, James Kabarebe, for his alleged role in the conflict raging in neighbouring Congo. The sanctions come amid reports that Rwanda-backed rebels, led by the M23 group, are intensifying their offensive against the Congolese army—capturing key territory including two major…
Washington, D.C. – Kash Patel has been confirmed as the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) following a 51-49 Senate vote, securing the position as a staunch ally of President Donald Trump. The narrow confirmation reflects deep divisions in Congress, with only two Republican senators—Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of…
By Dianabasi Effiong The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of three Assistant Inspectors of Police (AIGs) and 16 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) to the rank of  Commissioner of Police (CPs). The newly promoted officers are; CP Garba Ahmed, (CP Yobe State Command); CP Nemi Osigoboka Iwo, (CP Border Patrol) and CP…
United States Congressman, Scott Perry, Republican, representing Pennsylvania, has alleged that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), a major U.S. government aid agency, provided funding to terrorist organisations, including the notorious extremist group Boko Haram in Nigeria. Perry made this controversial claim during the inaugural hearing of the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government…
