By Mary Bassey Service Compact with All Nigerians (SERVICOM), University of Calabar (UNICAL) Directorate has been chastised for its new ‘indecent dressing’ regulation. The Directorate issued a circular signed by its Director, Prof. Egaga Patrick on 31st of March, 2023 blacklisting many dressing styles it termed ‘indecent dressing’ among staff and students. It said it
By Asare Asare, Daily Post Armed militants thought to be members of the Biafra Nations League, BnL, have opened fire on some Cameroonian troops guiding a Brazilian vessel that broke down in Atabong East area of the region near Bakassi. They killed one of the soldiers in the process. Sources hinted that they had also
By Sylvia Akpan Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has appointed Imani Odey as Special Adviser on Electronic Media. Her appointment is coming less than 55 days before the governor handover to the next government of Sen. Prince Otu. This was contained in a press release on Thursday, April 6, 2023, signed by Christian
By Jonathan Ugbal Nigerian Journalist and activist, Citizen Agba Jalingo on Tuesday visited the Executive Director of the Policy and Legal Advocacy Center, PLAC, Clement Nwankwo Esq as part of strategic visits to civic space actors to strengthen relationships. Citizen Jalingo who was released from the Medium Security Custodial Center Kuje, Abuja on Monday after
By Ogar Monday His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu (OOO), the spiritual leader of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, BCS, have cautioned politicians in Nigeria to be “mindful of their actions,” as the country is the abode of God. The admonition is coming as the church plans to host its six days “Divine Numbering
By Patrick Obia The Cross River State Government is willing to domesticate the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. The decision was revealed by the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Tanko Ashang (SAN) during a courtesy visit by a delegation by Connected Development (CODE). The visit is part of the Power of Voices Partnership (PVP)
By Jonathan Ugbal Nigerian Journalist and rights activist, Citizen Agba Jalingo has regained freedom one week after he was remanded at the Medium Security Custodial Center Kuje, Abuja by Justice Zainab Abubakar of the Abuja division of the Federal High Court for alleged acts of cybercrime. Citizen Jalingo was docked last week Monday on charges
By Patrick Obia Stakeholders have been trained in the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA), and Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) in Cross River State. They were enjoined to synergize and work hand-in-hand for a robust dispensation of justice to those in need of it. This was the take-home message in a two-day training