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Cross River Governor promises N100k reward for information on looted properties

Senator Ben Ayade, the Cross River State Governor has today, Monday, 26/10/2020 pledged a sum of one hundred thousand naira as reward to persons...

Psychiatric hospital, INEC, NLC, NDDC, WAEC office, Banks torched

The Federal Psychiatric hospital,  the Calabar Municipal office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), State Secretariat of the Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC), the...

Governor Ayade swears in 3rd acting chief judge in 11 months, as lawyers protest

Lawyers in Cross River State under the aegis of ‘Concerned Lawyers in Cross River’ have today, Monday, October 19th, 2020, held a protest in...

“There is nobody that is above their harassment” – Unical student at #Endsars protest in Calabar

Edwin Maduka, 23-year-old who joined other protesters as the #ENDSARS protest held in Calabar, the Cross River State capital shared his experiences with our...

Cross River Governor appoints 18 special assistants on religious matters

The Cross River State Governor, Senator Ben Ayade, has announced the appointment of 18 new Special Assistants on religious matters. The announcement...

Suspected armed robber killed and burned by angry mob in Calabar (Graphic)

A suspected armed robber fleeing a robbery scene has been killed by an angry mob in Calabar, Cross River State. The incident happened around 8...

2,500 sacked Cross River State workers protest, demand reinstatement

About 2,500 workers who were sacked by the Cross River State Government, Monday, barricaded and blocked access to the state secretariat over what they...

COVID-19: Church distribute palliatives worth millions to members in Calabar

The Dominion City Church Parliamentary, in Calabar the Cross River State capital, yesterday 20/9/2020 held a palliative service where food items worth millions of...

Cross River NUJ blacklist Fani-Kayode, bars journalists from covering state government

Following the backlash and reactions that trailed a former minister of Aviation, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode verbally assaulting a DailyTrust Reporter, Mr. Eyo Charles, at...

Ugep to stage anti-cultism, anti-violence rally July 22

The people of Ugep, headquarters of Yakurr local government area of Cross River State will on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, stage a walk to...

Police arrest suspected kidnappers, rescue female victim

The police command in Cross River State, today 7/15/2020 paraded four suspected kidnappers at the State Police Headquarters, Diamond Hill, Calabar, the...

24 hours after Ayade’s ‘party’ to celebrate zero COVID-19, UCTH announce 5 positive cases

Barely 24 hours after the Cross River State Governor, Sen. Ben Ayade, his Deputy, Prof. Ivara Esu and members of his cabinet were seen...

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Lazarus Angbazo: Beyond Roads and Power, Who Will Finance Human Capital Infrastructure for Africa’s Workforce?

By Lazarus Angbazo |  [email protected] Africa is entering one of the most ambitious periods of infrastructure and industrial investment in its history. Governments are expanding power generation, transport networks, ports, industrial parks, and digital infrastructure, while African private sector leaders are making unprecedented long-term commitments to manufacturing and industrial...

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...