By Geoge Odok, NAN The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi, has formally commissioned Radio Unical International, a dedicated terrestrial/digital Frequency Modulated (FM) radio station in the University to enhance, among other things, knowledge transmission via the airwaves. Speaking during a live program on the radio station operating on 103.5
By Patrick Obia Afro-American music artist, Challex D’Boss says plans are in top gear to encourage and support young talent in the music industry in Nigeria, especially from Cross River State. The Cross River-born music star stated this in a press conference in Calabar, the Cross River State where he thanked his fans and loved
By Jonathan Ugbal Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday morning directed the extension of the use of the old NGN200 notes until April 10, 2023. President Buhari gave the directive in an unusual national broadcast following reports of confusion and crisis over the utilization of the old and redesigned NGN200, NGN500, and NGN1000 notes. “I
By Yakubu Mohammed, WikkiTimes They called themselves “Jagaban Army”. Led by Dayo Israel, the national youth leader of All Progressives Congress who named himself the chief of army staff of Jagaban army commanding their so-called foot soldiers of more than 3,000 persons who would work to secure the victory of the party’s presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu.
By Patrick Obia Journalist and human rights activist, Citizen Agba Jalingo has raised continuous threats to his life, family, and staff by state actors and the Nigerian police. Citizen Jalingo in a public notice said “should anything happen to me or my wife or my daughter or my brother, Utsu Atsu, who stood surety for
By Patrick Obia Thousands of Nigerians will not cast their ballots during the 2023 general elections due to the devastating flood across the country last year. The flood which affected nearly all the states of the federation swept away homes and farmlands, killing several people. The flood did not only bring hardship and anguish but
By Patrick Obia Walking into the health care center in Abredang, the only health facility in the Community, and lifting eyes to the roof, one could imagine if you walked into traps made up of two-by-two planks keeping a fixed gaze as if ready to strike. With 12 feet wide and 16 feet long measurements
By Sarah Wakili, Channels Tv The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says there is no going back on the February 10, 2023 deadline for the swapping of the old N1,000, N500, and N200 notes. While there has been controversy over the deadline with some governors dragging the apex bank to the Supreme Court and the