By our Reporter The former CEO of MTN Group, Sifiso Dabengwa, passed away in the early hours of today (Monday) after a prolonged battle with cancer. TheHILL gathered that, Dabengwa served as the CEO of MTN Group from March 2011 until his resignation in 2015. His departure came as the company sought to navigate a […]
By John NTEKIM Rep. Martins Esin, Member representing Oron/Mbo/Okobo/Udung Uko/Urueoffong Oruko Federal Constituency has called for concerted efforts towards youth development in the constituency, emphasizing the crucial role of vocational skills in securing a prosperous future for young people. Esin gave the charge while delivering the keynote address at the recently concluded 32nd Annual […]
President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday and is experiencing mild symptoms, according to the White House. Biden, 81, tested positive following his first event in Las Vegas, where he was expected to later speak at the UnidosUS annual conference. According to our source; CNN, the president’s doctor said Biden has received […]
Recent record breaking and unprecedented flooding has killed two and left nearly 50,000 in “urgent need” in Liberia, the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) said Tuesday, calling for international support. The floods triggered by torrential rainfall have so far affected “more than 48,000 people” in the West African nation and caused severe damage to […]
Henshaw NYONG Governor Umo Eno’s recent discussions with the Chinese Ambassador, Cui Jianchun, go beyond typical political chatter or attention-seeking antics; instead, this partnership deal is indeed a game-changer for Akwa Ibom’s economy. Truly, a new dawn is breaking in our state as Governor Umo Eno takes bold steps to ensure a better future […]
Henshaw NYONG, Uyo. Users worldwide are reporting a massive outage across Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger, all owned by Meta. TheHILL Tech Reporter observed that frustrations mounted at about 4:18pm of Tuesday when users found themselves abruptly logged out and unable to access the platforms. Specifically, Facebook users were unable to log in, while Instagram […]
Namibia’s President Hage Geingob died early Sunday in a hospital in Windhoek, the presidential office said in a statement. Geingob, 82, who was serving his second term as president, revealed last month that he was receiving treatment for cancer. “It is with utmost sadness and regret that I inform you that our beloved Dr. […]
President of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and leader of Nigeria’s delegation to the 147th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Luanda, Angola, Senator Godswill Akpabio has urged countries of the world to work towards global peace to foster development. During the general debate on the theme: parliamentary action for peace, justice […]
Henshaw NYONG, Uyo. In a major milestone for Ibom Air, the airline is launching its first direct flight this morning from Lagos to Accra, the capital of Ghana. TheHILL can authoritatively report that, the inaugural flight will depart Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, at 7am (Nigerian time) and arrive Kotoka International Airport, Accra, Ghana, […]
Agency Report An American actress Piper Laurie – best known for her roles in The Hustler and Carrie films – has died aged 91. Laurie’s manager, Marion Rosenberg told the Associated Press that the three-time Oscar nominee passed away in her Los Angeles home. She described the actress as “a superb talent and a […]