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Family donates Nigeria’s First Medical Simulation Lab to UNICAL

In celebration of their father's legacy, the Professor Akpan Asuquo Otu family have donated Nigeria's first medical simulation lab, the Okuku Emeritus Professor Akpan...

FACT-CHECK: NASS didn’t consider Bill for inclusion of referendum in constitution

Claim: A Twitter user claimed that Nigerian legislators all voted against a proposed amendment to the constitution to allow for a referendum. https://twitter.com/jeffphilips1/status/1498720566722936844?t=536S9QVmWeLBmm4isER_kQ&s=19 The tweet that...

FACT-CHECK: Did the Minister of Health say DNA test will be available for free in government-owned hospitals from June?

Claim: A Tweet by a popular Twitter handle, claimed that the federal government, through the Minister of Health, has announced plans to start free...

Witchcraft: Man sentenced to death by hanging for killing his children

A 44-year old man in Cross River State has been sentenced to death by hanging for killing his 11-year-old female twins. The Court sitting in...

FACT CHECK: Melanie Bassogog not 24-year-old daughter of footballer, Christian Bassogog

Claim: 24-year-old Cameroonian Model, Melania Bassogog is the daughter of 26-year-old Cameroon and Shanghai Shenhuafootballer, Christian Bassogog. A Twitter user posted a picture of...

Police arrest three suspected kidnappers in Cross River, rescue victim

The Cross River Police Command today announced that it arrested three suspected kidnappers in connection with the kidnapping of a medical doctor in the...

‘The Petroleum Industry Bill is unfair to Cross River State’ – Governor Ben Ayade

The Cross River State Governor, Sen Ben Ayade has expressed displeasure with the recently signed Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), saying the PIB that is...

Cross River Governor sacks former militant aide accused of violent behaviour

The Cross River Governor, Sen Ben Ayade has terminated the appointment of a former militia leader, Thomas Obi Tawo, who served as his  Special...

Ese Brume Jumps to Nigeria’s first medal in Tokyo

Nigeria's Ese Brume has won Nigeria's first medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games. The Ughelli, Delta State-born long jumper's leap of 6.97 metres was enough...

Ugandan athlete absconds from Tokyo Games, says life ‘too difficult’ back home

Julius Ssekitoleko, a Ugandan athlete has disappeared in Tokyo, leaving behind a note saying he has no intention of returning to the suffering in...

US CDC investigating Nigerian traveller with Monkeypox

The United State Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC,  on Friday said the Center and authorities in Dallas are investigating a passenger from...

Cross River to Borrow 1Billion naira for yellow maize farming

The Cross River State House of Assembly has given the go-ahead to the State Government to access a loan of N1,000,000,000.00 (one billion Naira)...

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Residents: Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Self Storage Facility in Philadelphia

Finding the ideal self-storage unit can be challenging, especially in Philadelphia, where options abound. Many residents seek facilities that not only safeguard their belongings but also provide value and convenience. In this article, you'll learn the key factors to consider when selecting a self-storage facility in the...

“No Victor, No Vanquished” — Angbazo calls for unity after Nasarawa ADC Governorship Primary win

LAFIA — Retired General Nuhu Angbazo has emerged victorious from the Africa Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship primaries in Nasarawa State, calling on all party faithful to sheathe their swords and rally behind a common vision for the state's development. In a press statement issued shortly after his victory...

Lazarus Angbazo: The Countries that will lead the AI Economy are being decided right Now — By Their PowerGrids

Nigeria has enough installed generation to power a mid-sized country. The grid delivers less than half of it. Around the world, the race to build AI-ready power infrastructure is already underway — and the decisions African governments and investors make in the next eighteen months will determine...

Cheta Nwanze: Failed visa Marriages

by Cheta Nwanze The 1990 film Green Card told a relatively innocent story: a French immigrant and an American woman enter a marriage of convenience so he can stay in the US. They barely know each other. They hope never to see each other again after the deal...

Digital Marketing for Attorneys

In the competitive landscape of legal services, personal injury and medical malpractice attorneys are finding themselves overshadowed by competitors who dominate online visibility. The root of this issue lies in the digital presence that many firms lack. While traditional word-of-mouth referrals still hold value, the digital age...

Lazarus Angbazo: The global power industry is leaving Africa behind

 Dr. Lazarus AngbazoThe nascent AI revolution is not just driving electricity consumption and massive demand for additional capacity—it is reshaping how power is built, maintained, and delivered. For Africa, the real risk is no longer just insufficient capacity—it is also losing control and ability to manage the capacity it...

Bunmi Onabanjo-Kuku: The first thing you feel when you land in Nigeria

By Bunmi Onabanjo-Kuku The first thing you feel when you land in a country is not its culture, not its cuisine, not its people. It is its airport. That threshold, the space between the jet bridge and the city beyond, tells you everything a nation believes about itself...

Dr. Lazarus Angbazo: Why a fractured world strengthens the case for African Infrastructure

How inflation, energy insecurity, power scarcity, and geopolitical fragmentation are reshaping the risk-return case for African infrastructure By Dr. Lazarus Angbazo At a recent global infrastructure summit, the prevailing mood among institutional investors was unmistakable. Faced with surging capital requirements for energy transition, grid expansion, and digital infrastructure in Europe and...

Aliko Dangote to launch what could become Africa’s largest initial public offering to raise $5 billion from investors

Nigeria’s biggest local investor, Aliko Dangote, is moving ahead with plans to launch what could become Africa’s largest initial public offering, as Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals prepares to raise up to $5 billion from investors. The share sale is expected to open as early as May, with...

Criminal networks have turned Nigeria’s telecom towers into open-air warehouses for theft, looting

Criminal networks have turned Nigeria’s telecom towers into open-air warehouses for theft, looting 656 critical power assets across 14 states in 2025 alone and keeping up the pace in early 2026. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) data showed the haul included 152 generators and 504 batteries stolen from...

Paul Yirenkyi: A call for Caution Needed, President Tinubu and the INEC-ADC Crisis

I have seen enough cycles of tension and resolution to recognise when restraint must prevail over confrontation. The current standoff between the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is one such moment. In early April 2026, INEC withdrew recognition of the Senator...

Nigeria’s opposition landscape appears increasingly fractured, disorganised and strategically weakened

10 months until the 2027 general elections, Nigeria’s opposition landscape appears increasingly fractured, disorganised and strategically weakened. Although no fewer than 21 political parties have been registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to participate in the polls, developments within the parties, including internal crises, litigations and other destabilising factors, may...