Author: Nsikak Ibatt

It was a moment of shock to citizens who were present at the Uyo High to witness the court session of Uduak Akpan, a killer of Iniobong Umoren a graduate of the University of Uyo. Shockingly, the accused person, UduakAbasi Frank Akpan makes U-turn, pleads not guilty few days after pleading guilty to killing the job seeker. READ ALSO; Man killed one-year old daughter over dispute with wife The trial de novo is coming following the transfer of Justice Bennett Illaumoh who first handled the matter. Recall, that Iniobong Umoren, who was in search of a job, dropped a tweet on…

As a result of incessant charges levied on Nigerian students at the University of Calabar, the Students’ Union Government executives led by Sen. Ugah James Ugah will embark on a 7days peaceful rally over incessant and indiscriminate charges of Nigeria students on campus. UNICAL: Faculty of Social Sciences President Suspended Indefinitely More so, in the earlier release by the Director of Information, Comrade Onigah Joseph,  with reference number; SUG/PRE/021/091, the union clearly kicked against the exploitation of Nigerian Students on campus. “The Union haven explored all other means of resolving the lingering, incessant and indiscriminate charges across the institution and…

For the past 72 hours, in the city of Calabar, a simple act of peaceful and lawful protest that was stage by the women who do make sure the city of Calabar is clean, neat and tidy over a non-payment of N7,500 by the Cross River State government dragged the attention of philanthropists both in the state and outside the state to salvage this ugly situation. READ ALSO; Man who raped is 14 Year Old Daughter In Calabar Get 22 Years Imprisonment Report, from a verified source reaching me had it that one “Madam Eno” is definitely in charge of the…

The University of Social Sciences Students’ Association, SOSSA parliament, headed by RT. Hon. Agbor Ojong on Thursday, 21st of October 2021 suspended the president of the faculty of social sciences university of Calabar in person of Comr Nyiam Maxwell for violation of the provision of section 16(5), 17(4), 12(2) and section 23(7) of the faculty of social sciences constitution by acting ultra vires and exhibiting attitudes of gross misconduct. READ ALSO: NIN Registration Centres In Calabar More so, findings shows that at the inception of Comr Nyiam Maxwell LED administration, the association’s treasurer that was duly elected and sworn in alongside  other…

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.

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 the weekend. READ ALSO: Man who raped is 14 Year Old Daughter In Calabar Get 22 Years Imprisonment Speaking to newsmen, the 68-year- old suspect, however, denied the allegations, saying he was accused his sister following a misunderstanding between them. He said: “Benedicta said I raped…

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 all banks in the country had earlier been forbidden, through CBN’s circular dated January 12, 2017, not to use, hold, trade and/or transact in cryptocurrencies. He recalled that all banks in the country had earlier been forbidden, through CBN’s circular dated January 12, 2017, not…

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 Health at the General Hospital, Calabar, weekend said: “the PPEs are to support Health Workers who are at the forefront of the fight against the dreaded infection and to improve the safety of individuals who are actively working and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in…

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 1:30 a.m. and lasted for several hours. While some reports claimed that six people were killed in the fire, a legal representative of the market, Umar Abdulhameed, told newsmen that he could only confirm one casualty. SHOCKING! American Lover boy arrived Abuja and proposed to…

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 where human heads, ammunition, hard substances and other items  which are are believed to be charms are stored for onward operation. READ ALSO: Operation Akpakwu Demolished Suspected Kidnappers Houses in Calabar The report was made public by the SA to Ayade on Strategic Communication, Andrea…

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 years while the ministry monitors and evaluates their growth. With the development, the total number of private universities in the country has risen to 99.

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 to curtail the level of insecurity in the country. READ ALSO: Unknown Gunmen Murder Man In Abia, Dumped Corpse In Gutter “The security in this country has gone to the lowest ebb and we have to all wake-up. “We as leaders have given our advice severally…

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 job well done. READ ALSO: CRUTECH Insist On No Fees No Exams For All, Ignored Ayade’s Instructions To help curb the spread of the virus in the institution and cross River State at large, the 100mls hand sanitizers will be distributed to staff as subsequent…

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 Africa with focus on “ADVANCED STRATEGIC SECURITY ORIENTATION” held in the auditorium of the Institution’s Centre for Teaching and Learning Excellence. However, while commending security personnel of the citadel of learning, Prof Banku praised the Security outfit for their display of gallantry in the face…

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, “The issue of school reopening is something that the PTF has discussed very extensively. The ministry of education decided to open the schools. Based on our own understanding, it was the states that actually wanted to have the schools reopened. “Now, the PTF is watching…

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 mention. READ ALSO: Man Sentenced to death for killing father over rabbit meat in Akwa Ibom The prosecution counsel, Sgt. Ato Godwin told the court that Christopher was arrested by a team of ”Operation Zenda,” led by Sgt. Tivue Godwin following a manhunt for a…