Concession of King’s College: Parents mobilise for protest
The controversy over the concession of King’s College, Lagos, to the King’s College Old Boys’ Association, KCOBA, by the Federal Government may be far from over, as parents and other stakeholders are mobilising for a mass protest against the move.
Shisha epidemic sweeps Cross River: Young girls hooked on dangerous trend
By Emma Unah A disturbing trend has taken hold in Calabar, Cross River State, where young girls between 15 and 30 are increasingly getting hooked on shisha, a flavoured tobacco mixed with molasses and inhaled using a water pipe. These young women are easily recognizable with their king-size nose rings, multiple earrings, and ankle chains and […]
C’River: 23-year-old son allegedly slits father’s throat with machete
Pandemonium broke out on Sunday in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, after a 23 year old man allegedly slit his father’s throat with a machete, killing him instantly.
Economy: Teachers now augment poor salaries with petty trading in classes
Years ago, most landlords refused to rent houses to teachers because of the belief that their salaries were poor.
Five killed, another abducted as suspected herders attack Benue communities
It was gathered that the incidents recorded in the last 72 hours triggered fear and pandemonium in the affected communities, forcing the locals to flee their homes.
Soludo: Is it not curious markets open in other South-East states on Mondays, except Anambra?
Even when IPOB leaders announced the suspension of the sit at home, the traders said they had become used to resting on Mondays
