Idongesit ASHAMERI, Uyo. Professor Joseph Ushie, the 103rd inaugural lecturer of the University of Uyo, has made a compelling case for revitalizing indigenous languages and cultural heritage in Nigeria to forge a robust and unified national identity amidst the challenges of globalization. Speaking on the theme “How Really Post Colonial are ‘Post Colonial’ Studies in […]
The approval given by President Bola Tinubu for the sale of crude oil to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in naira is going to force the prices of domestically refined petroleum products to crash, oil marketers, refiners, and experts stated on Monday. Operators in the downstream oil sector commended the move by the President, stating […]
Telecoms giant, MTN, has shut all its stores and service centres across Nigeria. This was coming on the heels of an outrage by some of its subscribers across the country after the network provider barred their lines on Sunday. In a viral video on social media Monday, a mob is seen destroying a barricade […]
…Calls For Cooperation For The Economic Programmes Of President Tinubu And Gov. Eno The Oku Ibom Ibibio and President General of the Akwa Ibom State Supreme Council of Traditional Rulers, His Eminence, Ntenyin (Dr.) Solomon Daniel Etuk, JP, CFR, has appealed to the organisers of the planned nationwide protest to reconsider the overall […]
The Senator representing Anambra South in the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, is dead. Sources told TheHILL that Ubah, who was gearing up to contest the next governorship election in Anambra, died of cardiac arrest in London. Though details surrounding the passage of the billionaire oil mogul and politician are still sketchy, some […]
As local government areas in Akwa Ibom received rice and garri palliatives across the 31 Council areas, indigent residents have showered praises on Governor Umo Eno for ensuring a transparent process that has allowed them to benefit from the initiative. Recall that the state initially received 24,000 bags of rice from the federal government, […]
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has urged all groups planning to participate in the proposed nationwide protest to submit their details to the Commissioners of Police in their respective states. He spoke while addressing journalists in Abuja on Friday. He said this was to ensure the protest was peaceful. Egbetokun said, “We […]
SFFL Showtime is proud to announce it rebrand to Showtime Flag, marking a significant evolution from its recreational roots to becoming the first professional flag football league in the world. “This rebrand is more than a name change; it represents our commitment to the holistic development of flag football as a sport and the […]
The Akwa Ibom State Environmental Protection and Waste Management Agency (AKSEPWMA) has reiterated the importance of proper waste disposal among citizens and residents to prevent health challenges and flooding. This call was made during a one-day workshop organized by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) titled “Proper Waste Management and Flood Emergency Preparedness […]
Governors from 36 States of the Federation under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) are currently converging in Abuja for a crucial meeting, TheHILL reports authoritatively. The meeting is taking place at the NGF secretariat in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). At the time of this report, several governors have already arrived, […]