The Cross River State Police Command is set to establish the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) at the University of Calabar (UNICAL) as part of a broader effort to curb cultism, violence, drug abuse and related criminal activities within the institution. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, disclosed the plan
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to put past divisions behind them and focus on building a more united country. Obi made the appeal during an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Thursday, while addressing questions surrounding the 1966 military coup and its historical consequences. The 1966
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has rejected claims that he turned down an offer to serve as the running mate to African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Obi said he had never been in a political party or position where he was presented with an
As political activities gather momentum ahead of the January 16, 2027 presidential election, President Bola Tinubu’s campaign promises are coming under renewed scrutiny, with opposition figures and some Nigerians accusing his administration of failing to deliver on key commitments made before the 2023 election. Tinubu came into office on the platform of the All Progressives
Nigerian winger Tosin Akintola has completed a move to Cypriot club Omonia FC, signing a two-year contract with the side. The transfer marks a new chapter in Akintola’s career as he begins a fresh spell in the Cypriot top flight. Omonia confirmed the deal as part of its efforts to strengthen the squad ahead of
Former Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has condemned the killing of social media political commentator Ibrahim Khalil Danshagamu, describing the incident as deeply disturbing. Danshagamu was reportedly killed at his residence in Gaida, Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state. Reacting to the incident, Gwarzo expressed concern over the circumstances surrounding the
The Cross River State Police Command has intensified efforts to tackle cultism, political thuggery and other forms of youth-related violence at the University of Calabar (UNICAL). The Commissioner of Police, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, disclosed this during a meeting with the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Offiong Offiong, and members of the management team in Calabar. Ordue