By KALU OKORONKWO In a disheartening turn of events, President Bola Tinubu’s recent submission of nominees for the South-South Development Commission, SSDC, to the National Assembly has left Cross River State reeling from what many perceive as a profound act of political betrayal. The chairmanship slot, widely expected to be secured for Cross River with Professor […]

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, ASHRAE, Nigeria Chapter, has announced its annual lecture and 15 anniversary celebration scheduled to hold from May 13 to 15, 2025. The event, themed “Building Energy Efficient Design Towards Reducing Consumption From National Grid,” is currently taking place in Lagos. In a statement, […]

By Kingsley Adegboye  Nigeria’s growing car parts market is catching global attention, and this was seen at the 2025 edition of the West Africa Automotive Show (WAAS), which began on Tuesday, May 13, at the Landmark Centre in Lagos. Over 300 exhibitors from around the world, including countries like China, India, and Turkey, are showcasing […]

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa Rotary International District 9112 has awarded scholarships to selected brilliant but indigent undergraduates from tertiary institutions within Lagos and Ogun States respectively. Speaking at the presentation ceremony held at the Rotary Centre in Ikeja, pioneer District Governor, Rotarian Femi Adenekan, said that the scholarships were given to undergraduates who were nominated by […]

By Dominic Kidzu Many Nigerian women in the UK are increasingly becoming victims of modern slavery, according to a researcher who interviewed 16 such women. Dr Omolade Femi-Ajao from the University of Manchester said that although the government is committed to tackling domestic abuse, the policy bypassed Nigerian women who have conditional visas.  The study […]

By Linus Obogo In the annals of Cross River State’s political journey, few moments shimmer as brightly as this present season, a renaissance steered by the indomitable will and visionary grace of Senator Bassey Edet Otu. With the solemnity of a statesman and the soul of a servant-leader, Governor Otu is scripting a golden chapter […]

By Ediri Ejoh As crude oil price continue to face difficulty at the global market space due to various political/economy issues, the downwards slide of the commodity’s price as reported last week come with duo implication for the Nigerian economy. On the one hand, citizens may see it as a positive move moreso, when the […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Motorcycle Operators Union of Nigeria (MOUN) has confirmed Alhaji Razak Sotayo, as the National President of the union. The confirmation, followeda Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by all parties, following leadership tussle that ravaged the union few months ago. The National Provost of the union, Comrade Akintande Abiodun, disclosed this, […]

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Lekki and District Society, LEDS, of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN has commissioned its administrative office located at the HFP Shopping Complex, Abraham Adesanya, Lekki-Epe expressway. The office was officially opened by ICAN President, Davidson Alaribe, a key achievement of the district’s 3rd Chairman, Mrs. Olufunmilayo Olaniyi, at […]

By Emem Idio, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State government through the Ministry of Sports Development has received athletes from the state who won medals for Team Nigeria at the recently concluded African Senior Wrestling Championship in Casablanca, Morocco. Team Nigeria won a total of 13 medals, comprising 10 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze. Bayelsa born […]