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  Nurses at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) have withdrawn their services in protest over the alleged illegal arrest and detention of three of their colleagues. The incident, which has caused serious tension within the hospital community, occurred on Monday when armed police officers stormed the facility. According to reliable sources within the hospital, the officers were reportedly invited by a relative of a patient who accused the nurses of being responsible for a missing SIM card. Eyewitnesses described the arrest as aggressive and disruptive, raising concerns about the safety and dignity of health professionals within the workplace. A nurse who spoke on the condition of anonymity expressed outrage over the incident, stating: “This is an unacceptable act of intimidation. Instead of following proper investigative procedures, the relatives brought armed men into a hospital environment to harass and arrest our colleagues over an issue as minor as a missing SIM c...

The Progressive Institute, TPI; Think Tank of the All Progressives Congress , APC and the  National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS have agreed to a collaboration for an extensive capacity building projects.  The two organizations last Wednesday set up a Six Man Committee that will fashion out modalities for such partnerships. Members of the committee include TPI Director of Finance and Accounts,  Dr. Bassey Ibor, Director of Program and Training, Malam Muhammad Sanusi-Kiru and Director of Legal Services, Barrister Ego Queen-Ezuma. Others are; Mrs Joke Akinsanmi  NILDS Ag Director Training and International Cooperation, Dr Chris Ngara, Ag Director Democracy and Governance and Dr Francis Ojie, Deputy Coordinator, Advanced Executive Education Programme. Lanre Adebayo, PhD, Director General, DG of The Progressive Institute, TPI who led management of the institute on a courtesy visit to NILDS Director General, Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Suleima...

The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has commenced a high-profile investigative hearing into the widespread violations of the Federal Character Principle by various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). This initiative reflects a renewed legislative effort to promote fairness, equity, and inclusivity in federal appointments and resource distribution. The hearing, which took place at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, was convened by the Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs. The session drew participation from top officials of key MDAs, members of the public, and civil society stakeholders. A Distinguished Member of the Committee, Senator Eteng Jonah Williams, expressed concern over the growing disregard for the Federal Character Principle, which is enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution to ensure balanced representation of all regions and ethnic groups in government appointments and public service. Senator Williams emphasized that t...

  .....By Umezulike Desmond-cruz Yesterday, the Cross River State cyberspace was awash with information suggesting that the Honourable Member Representing Yakurr 1 State Constituency, Hon. Cyril Omini, has been unceremoniously "ousted" as Chairman, Finance and Appropriation Committee; while such development is not alien to the modus operandi of legislative business, it does appear that the removal of Hon. Cyril Omini as Committee Chairman, ruffled not a few feathers, especially amongst young people in the State. Whereas, it is within the constitutional prerogative of the Speaker to reshuffle the membership and headship of committees in the house, whenever it is imperative to do so, the removal of Cyril Omini has continued to generate uproar and suspicion, especially given the fact that the reasons adduced for his removal, appear to have defile all logical reasoning. The Speaker was quoted to have removed the honourable member on grounds of gross misconduct and absenteeism–qui...

  The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) is set to make history as it hosts its maiden international conference on the “Science of Communication and the Communication of Science,” beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the New Mass Communication Block on the university’s main campus Calabar. The two-day conference, which will run through Thursday, May 15, 2025, is being organized by the Department of Mass Communication and is expected to attract academics, media professionals, researchers, and science communicators from across Nigeria and beyond. Chairman of the Conference Planning Committee, Dr. Emmanuel Inyang, described the event as a groundbreaking initiative aimed at bridging the gap between science and society through effective communication. According to him, the conference will explore emerging trends, research findings, and best practices in the fields of science communication, media engagement, and public understanding of science. “The conference provides...

  In a bold stride towards strengthening grassroots governance and fostering local development, the Executive Chairman of Obudu Local Government Area, Hon. (Amb.) Peter Akonfe Undiandeye, KSM, has signed into law five strategic bills passed by the Legislative Council, officially enacting them as bylaws. The signing ceremony, which took place on Monday in his office, was witnessed by the Leader of the 7th Legislative Assembly, Hon. Samuel Eneji, the Clerk of the Chamber, Dr. Agabi Ferdinand, and several other councillors. It marked what observers described as a pivotal moment in the drive to reposition Obudu for responsive leadership and sustainable growth. Speaking shortly after the formal assent, Hon. Undiandeye commended the Legislative Council for its foresight, diligence, and dedication to the development of the local government. He noted that the new set of bylaws are designed to address critical community needs, improve administrative efficiency, preserve cultural identity, a...

  By Detailing News The Senator representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, Senator Eteng Jonah Williams, on Saturday led top stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in officially endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Bassey Edet Otu for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 general elections. The well-attended endorsement rally, held at the Ikom Township Stadium under the aegis of the Central Progressive Initiative (CPI), attracted party leaders, traditional rulers, youth organizations, women groups, and thousands of supporters from all six local government areas in the Central Senatorial District. Senator Williams  in his remarks, expressed strong and unified support for Governor Bassey Otu from the people and leaders of the Central Senatorial District. He emphasized that while the governor has already performed commendably, the people are encouraging him to do even more.  “The applause and support he receives are not just expressi...