A Consultant Urological and Robotic Surgeon, Prof. Kingsley Ekwueme, has said, through the use of laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, men will no longer die of prostate cancer. Ekwueme who is the clinical lead surgeon for Urology at GlanClwyd Hospital in Wales, United Kingdom, said it was the commonest cancer in men, adding that a laparoscopic […]
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I did not say Nigerians want Peter Obi, says Zonal Coordinator
The Zonal Coordinator, Lagos Zone of Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Professor Adelaja Odukoya, has stated that there was nowhere he stated that Nigeria needed the Labour Candidate in the 2023 Presidential election, Mr Peter Obi nor did he ever call President Bola Ahmed Tinubu a slave. Professor Odukoya, in a release […]
NMA Creche to assist young professional mothers- Dr Emem Abraham
The Nigerian Medical Association NMA , Akwa Ibom State Branch, has set up a creche in Uyo where babies and young children are to be cared for during the working day. According to the Chairman, NMA Akwa Ibom, Dr Emem Abraham “NMA crèche will carter for the teaming young professional mothers who are […]
“Umana, Neither aware nor part of any factional fight within APC in A’Ibom” – Official
Press Release RE: PETITION TO SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATION OVER MINISTERIAL SLOT FOR AKWA IBOM STATE The attention of the former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr Umana Okon Umana, has been drawn to a letter purported to be issued by Akwa Ibom APC Renaissance and addressed to the Secretary to Government […]
Etim Ekpo Council Boss Eulogizes Gov. Eno On New Cabinet, Debunks Rumour About Barr. Enoidem
***** ROLLS OUT PALLIATIVES FOR STUDENTS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTION The Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has received commendation for his good development agenda for the state and quality of his cabinet nominees. The Chairman of Etim Ekpo Local Government Council; Rt Hon Imeh Afia, gave the commendation on […]
EXCLUSIVE: Akpabio To Read Tinubu’s List Of Ministerial Nominees Today
Except there is a new development that alters the plan, President of the 10th Senate; Senator Goodwill Akpabio will read President Bola Tinubu’s list of Ministerial Nominees during today’s plenary, TheHILL can authoritatively report. However, by the provision of law, President Tinubu is expected to forward the list of ministerial nominees to the National […]
Tough Time For Families As Inflation Soars To 7yr High
Poor families in all parts of the country are facing hard times with the astronomical rise in food prices and other commodities over the last two months. Many of them said they are finding it difficult to feed even as their income continues to dwindle. Nigeria’s monthly inflation rate soared to a seven-year high […]
BREAKING: Fuel Price Climbs To N617 Per Litre
The price of Petrol has increased to about N617 per litre, TheHILL can confirm. A visit to a few filling stations in Uyo metropolis by our reporter confirmed that the fuel price has now been adjusted from N540 to N617 per litre. Another Customer who confirmed this development to our medium simply said “It […]
Appeal Court Rules: FRSC can only operate on FG roads
The Court of Appeal sitting in Asaba, Delta State on Monday affirmed the judgment of the Federal High Court, in Warri which held that the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC can only operate on federal roads. A panel of the court in suit No. CA/AS/276/2019: FRSC Vs Darlington Ehikim dismissed the appeal filed by […]
Nigeria confirms first anthrax case
The Federal Government has confirmed the first case of anthrax in the country, TheHILL has learnt. Anthrax is a severe bacterial disease that affects humans and animals, including wild animals and livestock such as cows, pigs, camels, sheep, goats. TheHILL gathered from experts that inhalation anthrax symptoms can include: Fever and chills, chest discomfort, […]