Nigerian singer, Olanrewaju Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan, has died at the age of 44. The singer died after battling Angioimmunoblastic T-Cell Lymphoma. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Dr. Kayode Fasasi on behalf of the Fasasi family. Below was the statement made… Back in May, news in circulation had it that […] More
Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Ben Ayade, has dump PDP and defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). READ ALSO: Operation Akpakwu Demolished Suspected Kidnappers Houses in Calabar Ayade announced his decision on Thursday morning during a meeting with six APC governors at the Government House in Calabar, Cross River State. More
Berry Claire, One of Calabar’s finest, fast-rising artiste comes up with another hit banger titled “My Woman” for his fans. Remember the young artiste dropped a banger in 2020 titled “OBIANUJU”, well, “My Woman” will definitely wow you and should be on your playlist. The song was produced by Jonnykage. Listen to and download Berry Claire’s […] More
What many has described as madness and taboo in Abagana in Njikoka Local Government of Anambra state after a 68-year man, Linus Onuzulike allegedly defiled his sister’s 7-year-old daughters. The incident occurred last week when Onuzulike’s sister reported the matter to the police. The suspected was arrested and paraded the Anambra State Police Command at […] More
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reacted to condemnations trailing the directive to Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) to desist from transacting in cryptocurrencies. In a statement on Sunday, Osita Nwanisobi, Acting Director, Corporate Communications, clarified that that the CBN circular of February 5, 2021 did not place any new restrictions on cryptocurrencies. He recalled that […] More
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), through the Cross River State Ministry of International Development Cooperation, has supported some Health Facilities in with Personal Protective Equipments (PPEs) to tackle the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr Inyang Asibong, Commissioner for International Development Cooperation (MIDC), while presenting the items to Dr Betta Edu, Commissioner for […] More
Traders on Thursday lost their source of livelihood in another inferno recorded at the Gwarinpa Tipper Garage Market in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The incident was described as the worst market fire ever recorded in Gwarimpa as no shop was spared. Security officials at the market told newsmen that the fire started at about […] More
Operation Akpakwu burst kidnappers den in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State. This happened suring a late night operation by the State Security outfit at Ekengne-Okoyong. READ ALSO: Cross River State Operation Akpakwu Burst Illegal Guns Factory However, series of investigations had been carried out which led to the discovery of an exclusive den […] More
The Federal Executive Council, FEC has approved the establishment of 20 new private universities across Nigeria. As reported by Daily Post, the memo sent from the Ministry of Education was approved on Wednesday. READ ALSO: President Buhari promised to develop Calabar The twenty new private universities will be given provisional licenses to run for three […] More
The Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku has asked the Federal government to allow Nigerians to carry licenced guns to defend themselves as the surge in insecurity in the country continues. Speaking after receiving the 15 local government chairmen of the state in his office, the Governor said the Federal government has to restrategize in order […] More
The Cross River State University of Technology, CRUTECH has just produced 1,000 bottles of 100mls hand sanitizers for distribution to staff. The chemistry department was given this responsibility by the school Management and they have delivered on the mandate. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Angba while at the department, said the department deserved some accolades for a […] More
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi had charged men and officers of the Security Department of the Institution be good ambassadors of the university in discharging their duties. Prof. Obi gave the charge while declaring open a 5-Day Training Programme organized by the University in conjunction with Stripes of […] More
The Fderal Government may be forced to close schools down again, as COVID-19 cases continue to skyrocket. The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 National Incident Manager, Mukhtar Muhammed, stated this in a video posted on Twitter on Monday. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Explosion hit Akure as houses, churches, schools and property worth millions deatroyed Muhammed said, […] More
A Magistrates’ Court in Makurdi on Tuesday ordered that a teacher, Mernyi Christopher be remanded in prison for allegedly killing 3 policemen. Christopher, a resident of Katsina-Ala, was charged with criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide. Magistrate Ajuma Igama, who gave the order in Makurdi the state capital, adjourned the case until Feb 25, for further […] More
The Federal Government has extended the National Identity Number, NIN, registration deadline by 8 weeks This was contained in a statement signed by Mr. Kayode Adegoke, Head, Corporate, Nigeria Identity Management Commission, NIMC The statement said; “The ongoing National Identification Number (NIN) and Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) integration exercise has been extended by 8 weeks, […] More
