UNICAL Dentistry Crisis : Senator Ekpenyong Leads Senate Intervention, Reps Demand Forensic Probe
By Edem Ekpo Amid growing national concern over the uncertain future of 392 dental students of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong has initiated a high-powered legislative intervention to forestall academic and professional ruin for the affected undergraduates. Describing the situation as an “educational emergency,” Senator Ekpenyong who represents Cross River South convened…
Omga007C’River First Lady Empowers Street Sweepers,Honours Nigerian Idol Sensation
By Edem Ekpo Calabar In a heartwarming show of appreciation and empowerment, the Wife of the Cross River State Governor, Bishop (Mrs.) Eyoanwan Otu, has honoured street sweepers under the Calabar Urban Development Authority (CUDA) for their unrelenting efforts in keeping the city clean, describing them as silent heroes behind Calabar’s reputation as Nigeria’s cleanest…
Otu Eyes 65-Year Retirement Age for Doctors, Reaffirms Commitment to Health Sector Reform
By Edem Ekpo In a renewed effort to stem the tide of brain drain and improve healthcare delivery in Cross River State, Governor Bassey Otu has announced plans to extend the retirement age of medical doctors from 60 to 65 years. The Governor made this known while receiving national officers of the Nigerian Association of…
Anambra Security : NUJ FCT Honours CP Orutugu as Best Crime Fighter – Man of The Year 2025
The Anambra State Police Command is pleased to inform the general public that the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc MNIPS PhD, was today, 22nd July 2025 honoured with the prestigious award of “Best Crime Fighter – Man of the Year 2025” by the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital…
Again Gov Yusuf Wins 2025 Governor of the Year Award
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been honoured with the prestigious Governor of the Year 2025 award by Blueprint Newspaper during its Annual Public Lecture and Impact Series held at the Ladi Kwali Hall, Abuja. This was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information Ibrahim Adam…
Queen of the Tabloids Honoured by NUJ FCT
I was honoured by the NUJ FCT for my contribution to Journalism, at the NUJ Press Week Public Lecture which was held at the Transcorp Hilton, Tuesday. I am indeed grateful to the Comrade Grace Ike led EXCO for this great honour. I was still in my teens when I was elected Publicity Secretary of…
Women Deserve Equal Opportunity in Leadership – Lady Helen Obareki
Akwa Ibom State First Lady Designate, Lady Helen Eno Obareki has called for a level playing field for women to get to the heights of their careers by breaking societal and cultural stereotypes against them in leadership roles. She made the advocacy during the 25th Women in Management and Leadership (WIMLEAD) Conference of the Nigerian…
Affordable Housing Estate for NUJ FCT members will become a reality- Minister
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has assured the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council, that the long-awaited affordable housing estate for its members in the territory would become a reality. Dangiwa gave the assurance during the NUJ FCT Council Press Week Lecture and Awards Ceremony on Tuesday in Abuja, with…