The seven-member ad hoc committee investigating the chaos during the vetting of President John Mahama’s nominees has concluded its work, despite the withdrawal of Minority MPs from the hearings. The Minority Caucus, led by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, pulled out of the process, accusing committee chairman Emmanuel Bedzrah of bias and breaching confidentiality. However, the committee continued…
Police in Akwa Ibom say they have begun investigating the death of a makeup artist, Emrich Effanga, who was allegedly k!lled by her boyfriend identified as Ndifreke. Spokesperson of Akwa Ibom Police Command, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this to journalists in Uyo on Monday,February 10. According to John, the Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare,…
Google Maps has officially changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America for users in the United States. This update comes after an executive order signed by former US President Donald Trump, which led to the formal change by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), a US government database responsible for…
Chairman, Calabar Municipal Council, Apostle James Anam By Anietie Akpan In late December last year, the College of Veterans of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River Council had an interactive session with the Chairman and Mayor of Calabar Municipal Council, Apostle James Anam. In the almost one hour session, the Mayor opened up…
Super Falcons and Al-Ittihad Ladies defender Ashleigh Plumptre has officially extended her stay in Saudi Arabia, signing a new two-year contract with the Jeddah-based club. The 26-year-old versatile defender made the move to Al-Ittihad in the summer of 2023 after her contract with Women’s Super League side Leicester City expired. Since then, she has become…
