22 States, Diaspora Band at Calabar Cultural Carnival 2025
The 2025 Calabar Cultural Carnival began in grand style, featuring 22 states, 18 LGAs, and a new Diaspora Band. Governor Otu highlights Nigeria's premier cultural showcase. Read more!
The 2025 Calabar Cultural Carnival began in grand style, featuring 22 states, 18 LGAs, and a new Diaspora Band. Governor Otu highlights Nigeria's premier cultural showcase. Read more!
President Tinubu hails a major $1.26 billion financing deal for the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, signalling rising global investor confidence in Nigeria's infrastructure and reforms. Read more.
Apostle James Anam, Chairman of Calabar Municipal Council, presents a ₦13 billion budget for 2026, focusing on economic growth, infrastructure, and healthcare. Read the full breakdown.
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has three years left to secure his legacy. Experts urge decisive action on coastal development, a refinery, and deep seaport to transform the state's economy. The time to act is now.
Detty December 2024 drove record tourism & ₦1.02B box office revenue in Nigeria. Explore how this cultural movement fuels economic growth and diaspora reconnection for long-term national impact.
Hon. Chief Chukwuemeka Egwuonwu, President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Cross River, donates millions in food to over 1,000 residents. The act fulfills a vow made during a life-threatening illness. Read the inspiring story of gratitude and cross-ethnic giving.
Hon. Chief Chukwuemeka Egwuonwu, Ohanaeze President in Cross River, donates millions in food to over 1,000 residents, fulfilling a vow made during a serious illness. Read the inspiring story of gratitude.
The Nigerian Navy saved 20 crew members after their vessel caught fire on the Calabar waterways. One crew member is missing as search operations continue. Read the full story.
The Nigerian Navy rescued 20 crew members after their vessel, MV Chimba Express, caught fire on the Calabar waterways. One crew member remains missing as search efforts continue. Read the full report.
President Bola Tinubu has renamed the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, in honour of the late Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi. Read the full story.
President Bola Tinubu has renamed the Federal University of Health and Medical Sciences, Azare, after the late Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi during a condolence visit to Bauchi State.
The Federal University Lokoja community is grieving after Favour, a 200-level Biotechnology student, died from a snake bite. Read the full story and the SUG's call for safety.
Professor Daniel Nwachukwu is the new VC of Alex Ekwueme Federal University. He vows to tackle infrastructure, funding, and boost global rankings. Read his full agenda.
Augustine University in Epe pleads with LASEPA as loudspeakers from Ori Oke Iyanu disrupt studies and health. The VC reports a staff member hospitalized. Read the full story.
The man accused of killing two students at Brown University and an MIT professor has been found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Read the full story on the investigation and the crucial tip that led police to him.
ADC leader Adolphus Ude counters Works Minister Dave Umahi's claim that Igbos are content with Tinubu's governance, citing exclusion from major projects and appointments. Read the full analysis.
Emmanuel Alayande University of Education promotes 47 staff to professors, admits over 9,600 students, and injects N11.2bn into Oyo's economy. Read the full story.
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf approves the appointment of Prof. Amina Salihi Bayero as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of Northwest University. Discover her academic journey and the impact of this historic decision.
Winhomes CEO Stella Okengwu dismisses claims of a final court judgment in the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road dispute, warning against misleading public statements. Key legal issues remain unresolved.
His Eminence Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V has launched the 14th Utomo Obong, a week-long Yuletide cultural festival in Calabar. Read about the theme, prayers, and call for unity.
Adekunle Ajasin University confirms over 1,116 students benefited from N144.5m NELFUND loans for tuition. VC also details new hostel projects to enhance campus safety. Read more.
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo commits to addressing unpaid salaries and gratuities at Ambrose Alli University, inherited from past administrations. Read the full story.
Works Minister David Umahi terminates Calabar-Odukpani-Itu road contract over slow progress, pledges 10-minute emergency response on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. Read details.
The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) in Ondo has welcomed 1,232 new students. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ebunola Adejuyigbe urged them to aim for global excellence through dedication and hard work.
Lead City University celebrates its 18th convocation and 20th anniversary, graduating 3,379 students. Olubadan Oba Rashidi Ladoja and NLC pioneer Hassan Sunmonu receive honorary doctorates. Read more.
Dr. Daere Akobo calls for a fundamental shift in Nigerian universities, urging them to prioritise innovation and commercialisation to boost the economy. Read his full vision.
Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) matriculates 2,123 students for 2025/2026, prioritizes science. VC warns against vices, public lecture addresses banditry's impact on education.
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Students from Bakassi Local Council dominated the 8th World AIDS Day Quarter Marathon in Calabar, taking all podium spots. The event by Takents-Afrique raises HIV/AIDS awareness through sports.