The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi, has approved the appointments of 3 Heads of Department (HODs) in the Faculty of Pharmacy. Those appointed are HOD of Social and Administrative Pharmacy, Prof. Maxwell Abide; HOD of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Dr (Mrs) Akpabio Ekaette; and HOD of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology,…
The lives, farmlands, crops and properties of the people of Ukpada people in Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River State are in danger following the recent attack by Fulani herdsmen. The people of the community stand the risk of being killed on their farmlands and at home by these herdsmen who have been holding…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed nine people into the Board of Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP). This was made known in a press statement signed by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Wednesday. According to the statement, the appointment is to further expedite the process of expanding consumer…
*PUNCH* FG begins computation to fast-track retirees’ pension payment Alake urges FG to declare July 13 Wole Soyinka Day Reps to probe WAEC revenue, expenditures 30% poultry farms shut down in six months – PAN Niger gov mourns as deputy loses wife Sultanate welcomes Emirate Council Law amendment by Sokoto Assembly Lions Club plans N250m…
A 36-year-old man identified as Amos Daniel shocked Nigerians after stealing his employer’s car (a green Lexus) and took it to church to give testimony that he had bought a new car. Daniel who confessed after being paraded by the Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday, said he stole the car on 23rd June 2024,…
Cross River State Government has splashed the sum of $1,000 (N1.5 million) as the ultimate prize for the winner of the maiden International Skating Championship held in Calabar on 15th June 2024. The skating competition is revolutionising the way the government approaches youth empowerment and sports development. The initiative brought together youths from different African…
…vows to deal with protesters The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sent a strong warning to promoters of a planned protest against the Commission. This was disclosed in a press release sighed by Dele Oyewale Head, Media & Publicity of EFCC, on Wednesday, 3rd July 2024. According to the statement, the planned protest…
By Anietie Akpan Head Coach Randy Waldrum has picked captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, forward Asisat Oshoala and 15 others in his final list of Nigeria’s Super Falcons for this year’s Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in France. Squad members who are currently on holidays in Nigeria will join home-based players and team officials aboard…
98 lawyers have been shortlisted by the Legal Practitioners Privilege Committee (LPPC) for the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). This was contained in a statement signed by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court and Secretary of the LPPC, Hajo Sarki Bello, on Monday, 1st July 2024, inviting the general public to make…
Motorists have been warned against the illegal use of tinted glass, sirens and covered number plates in Akwa Ibom State. This was disclosed by ASP Timfon John, Police Public Relations Officer in the state on Wednesday, who said the Commissioner of Police has directed the clampdown and full enforcement on defaulters. According to the statement…
