Radio Nigeria-Canaan City 99.5Mhz, Calabar

Radio Nigeria-Canaan City 99.5Mhz, Calabar FRCN — popularly known as Radio Nigeria, is the foremost Broadcast Radio station in Nigeria. Our core mandate is to uplift the people and unite the nation.

Canaan City 99.5Mhz happens to be one of the over 45th FM Station across the country. Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) is the pioneer broadcast organization in Nigeria with a rich culture of excellence. The corporation has evolved through different stages to become what it is today - the largest Radio Network in Africa

26/08/2025

Protest at Calabar hospital as staff demand substantive CMD appointment

26th August 2025

Staff of the Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital in Calabar, Cross River State, staged a protest on Monday against the Acting Chief Medical Director, Dr. Theophilus Osim, accusing him of defying a directive from the Federal Ministry of Health to initiate the process of appointing a substantive CMD.

The demonstration, organised by the Senior Staff Association of Universities, Teaching Hospitals, Research Institutes and Associated Institutions saw workers brandishing placards and chanting slogans as they demanded action.

The protesters alleged that Dr. Osim, who has served in an acting capacity since March 2024, ignored a May 14, 2025, directive from the ministry to advertise the substantive CMD position within six weeks. They also accused him of victimisation, harassment, and high-handedness in the discharge of his duties.

Sector chairman of SSAUTHRIAI, Ken Bassey, accused the acting CMD of running the hospital with “executive rascality,” claiming staff members had been issued arbitrary queries, had their salaries stopped, suspended, or even jailed for speaking out.

“We have exercised patience for too long, but enough is enough,” Bassey said. “The ministry gave a clear directive, yet it has not been carried out.”

Reacting to the allegations, Dr. Osim denied any wrongdoing, insisting that the process for the substantive appointment was already underway.

“It is not true that I refused to advertise the position,” he said. “The matter is before the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health, and we are following due process.”

He also dismissed claims of high-handedness, describing his actions as lawful, while appealing to the union for peace and dialogue.

“At the end of the day, we will all sit at the table to resolve these issues,” he added.

DG FRCN assures staff of improve working conditionby Amechi OdoThe Director General, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeri...
17/08/2025

DG FRCN assures staff of improve working condition
by Amechi Odo

The Director General, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Dr Mohammed Bulama says he is working closely with the Federal government and relevant stakeholders to reposition Radio Nigeria for effective service delivery.

He stated this when he visited Radio Nigeria Unity Fm Abakaliki to interact with the staff and conduct on the spot assessment of the Station’s broadcasting infrastructure.

Dr Bulama was part of the Federal government’s team that visited Ebonyi State for a town hall meeting but had to make a detour to Unity fm Broadcasting House Amaikeaba to have firsthand information on the operational challenges facing the station.

Addressing the staff of the station, the Director General identified some of the challenges facing Radio Nigeria to include poor remuneration, inefficient broadcasting equipment and working tools, power needs as well as inadequate manpower.

He attributed the problems to years of poor budgetary provisions but emphasised that the management of FRCN was engaging the Federal government for increased funding.

Dr Bulama appealed to Ebonyi State government to help in rebuilding the burnt Recording Studio of Unity fm and solve its power needs through the provision of a standby power generating set.

Dr Bulama explained that other issues such as workers’ welfare, Manning level and promotion were being looked into while a Training school Annex would be established in Abuja to expand access for workers to be trained on modern broadcasting techniques.

The Zonal Director Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria Enugu National Station, Mr Ikechukwu Eze enjoined the staff of the Station to rededicate themselves to their duties and support the management of FRCN to actualize its visions.

General Manager of the Station, Mr Unya Effor expressed gratitude to the Director General for squeezing out time from his tight schedule to visit the Station and assured him of a sustained harmonious working relationship.

Highpoint of the visit was the inspection of the Stations Recording Studio that was gutted by fire in 2020 and an ongoing Solar Panel and inverter installation project attracted by Senator Ken Eze representing Ebonyi Central.

Please meet Dr. Omongbale, the new General Manager of Radio Nigeria-Canaan City FM, Calabar .Standing beside him is Mr....
16/08/2025

Please meet Dr. Omongbale, the new General Manager of Radio Nigeria-Canaan City FM, Calabar .

Standing beside him is Mr. Francis Udoh, the foremost staff (Artist) of Canaan City FM who started working for the station since 2002.

We are hopeful that the appointment of the new GM will reposition the station on the right part.

Dr. Fidelis track record has overtime been tested and proven for outstanding outputs.

We Welcome you GM Sir!

Together we will make Canaan City great again.

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THE TORTUOUS JOURNEY TO DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIABy Malachy UkpongNigeria’s path to democracy has been anything but smooth. S...
12/06/2025

THE TORTUOUS JOURNEY TO DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA
By Malachy Ukpong

Nigeria’s path to democracy has been anything but smooth. Since gaining independence in 1960, the country has experienced a turbulent political history, marked by military coups, civil unrest, and the relentless struggle of its people for democratic governance.

As with many emerging democracies in the developing world, Nigeria faced political instability almost immediately after independence. The euphoria that greeted the end of colonial rule was short-lived. Intense political rivalry, especially in the Western Region, led to widespread violence, arson, and loss of lives. By 1962, the crisis had escalated to the point where a State of Emergency had to be declared in the West.

The situation deteriorated further with Nigeria’s first military coup in January 1966, which toppled the government of Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa. General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi assumed power but was himself overthrown and killed in a counter-coup just six months later. General Yakubu Gowon then took control, but under his leadership, Nigeria plunged into a deepening political crisis. Poorly managed by the inexperienced military leadership, the conflict soon spiraled into the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970), a tragic chapter that claimed millions of lives.

Despite the war’s end, military dominance in Nigerian politics persisted. General Gowon, who oversaw the war, was ousted in 1975. His successors, General Murtala Mohammed (1975–1976) and General Olusegun Obasanjo (1976–1979), continued military rule. However, in October 1979, Nigeria finally experienced a transition to civilian government when Alhaji Shehu Shagari was inaugurated as the first Executive President of the Federal Republic.

That democratic experiment was brief. Just months into his second term, President Shagari was overthrown in a coup led by General Muhammadu Buhari. In a cycle of palace coups, Buhari was later ousted by General Ibrahim Babangida, who ruled Nigeria for eight years. His long and complex transition program came to a controversial end with the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election—widely regarded as Nigeria’s fairest election, and one believed to have been won by Chief M.K.O. Abiola.

Abiola’s attempts to claim his mandate led to his arrest and detention. Tragically, he died in custody, never to witness the democracy he sought to restore. During this period, civil society groups, pro-democracy activists, and countless brave Nigerians risked imprisonment, exile, and death in their fight against military dictatorship.

After years of struggle, a breakthrough came in 1998 with the sudden death of General Sani Abacha. His successor, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, oversaw a swift transition to civilian rule, culminating in democratic elections within ten months. In May 1999, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo—himself once imprisoned under military rule—was sworn in as president, marking the beginning of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic and the end of over three decades of military dominance.

That historic handover on May 29, 1999, signaled a new era. Yet, 26 years later, as Nigeria commemorates another Democracy Day, a crucial question lingers: Are Nigerians truly better off under democratic governance?

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