By Magnus Effiong Nurses at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) have protested and withdrawn their services over the arrest and detention of three of their colleagues by armed Policemen on Monday. A source, who preferred anonimity told our reporter that the protesting nurses had, as early as 7am of Tuesday, blocked the main…
President and Chairman-in-Council NIPR, Dr Ike Neliaku (right) at the meeting in Uyo on Tuesday. By Dianabasi Effiong The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has said that effective communication in leadership can address major challenges in the country. The President and Chairman-in-Council of the institute, Dr Ike Neliaku, made this known at the opening…
Gov. Umo Eno. By Etim Etim This month marks the half-term mark for Gov. Umo Eno and the other 27 state chief executives who took office in May 2023; and it is important that we assess their performances and point out where they can improve upon. For Akwa Ibom governor, I will review his performance…
By Etim Etim It feels so surreal that I am writing Aniefiok’s eulogy. Ani and I were born in the same year –just four months apart; grew up in the same town; attended the same secondary school and university and lived in Lagos at the same time. We were your typical childhood friends, and so…
By Anietie Akpan Poised to combat malnutrition, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Kwara State Government have deployed 3964 cartons of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF) to combat child malnutrition in the state. This initiative, funded through the Child Nutrition Fund (CNF), in a release dated May 20, from UNICEF indicates the commitment of both partners…
Sole Administrator, Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd). By Etim Etim Dear Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas; You have been in office as the administrator of Rivers State for over a month, and I will like to draw your attention to a few important things that you might unwittingly overlook, especially with all the…