By Nkechi Onyedika-Ugoeze and Praise Cinwon Ajawo, Guardian Newspaper President of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, (MDCAN), Dr. Victor Makanjuola, has called for a quick, meaningful and sustainable intervention to save medical education in Nigeria. He stated that the general standard of tertiary education in Nigeria is at a crossroads, particularly with
By Bankole Able, ICIR The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed the arrest and detention of popular musician D’Banj, real name Oladipo Daniel Oyebanjo, in connection with investigations into alleged fraud in the N-Power program. The N-Power is a scheme established by President Muhammadu Buhari on June 8, 2016, to
By Alao Abiodun, The Nation Newspaper The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has explained why he delegated some members of the party to respond to questions posed to him. According to the former Lagos State Governor, he adopted the delegation method “to show team-ship”. Tinubu spoke at the
By Gbenga Oloniniran, Punch Newspaper …to limit POS withdrawals to N20,000 daily The Central Bank Of Nigeria has imposed fresh cash withdrawal limits on individuals and organizations, which takes effect from January 9, 2023. According to a new memo to banks issued on Tuesday and signed by the Director of Banking Supervision, Haruna B. Mustafa,
By Ogar Monday Organizers of the annual Ikpakapit Football Tournament have revealed that they hope that the tournament unites the 9 units that make up the Ikpakapit Ward, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, saying that football is dear to the heart of the Ikpakapit people and is being exploited for good. Mr.
By Patrick Obia As the festive season rolls, the Cross River State Command of the Nigerian Police force has enjoined all citizens residing in the State to go about their lawful duties without fear of molestation of any kind. The Commissioner of Police in the State, Sule Balarabe in a press release signed by the
I have never been in power before. But watching from ‘out of power’, like fans in the stands, affords us the vantage position to see the whole pitch and analyze the players. Watching from the sidelines in our clime, you can easily observe a very common pattern with the crop of leaders we have been
By Ogar Monday The Cross River State Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN Comrade Dan Obo has assured that youths in the State will not be available to be used as political thugs in the forthcoming general elections, saying that they have the numbers to have their voices heard. Obo, who was