Month: March 2025

Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme (L) in a hand shake with , Pastor Korede Komaiya of PFN. By Dianabasi Effiong Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori, of Delta has urged Christians to pray for Nigeria.…

The new look Edim Otop road. By Anietie Akpan In the spirit of taking development to the people, the about two kilometre Edim Otop road in Calabar Municipality, abandoned over 20 years ago is now…

Gov. Umo  Eno. By Etim Etim I grew up in Uyo in the 1970s. Then it was a small, rustic town with bicycle as the dominant mode of public transportation. Even then, the bicycles were…

By Anietie Akpan Mothers have been charged not to condone any form of abuse or gender-based violence while performing their role of motherhood. The Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Ethical and Attitudinal Reorientation Commission,…

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON. By Anietie Akpan President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has felicitated with the Muslim faithfuls on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitri asking for prayers for the unity…

The Vice Chancellor of UNICAL, Prof. Florence Obi (R), presenting a memento to  the inaugural lecturer, Prof. Bassey B. Esu at the lecture. By Anietie Akpan As the University of Calabar braces up to embrace…

By Anietie Akpan Member representing Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency, Rep. Bassey Akiba, has charged Muslims to imbibe the values of compassion, kindness, and generosity that Ramadan exemplifies. In a message to mark the celebration, Akiba…

Archbishop Emmah Isong. By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has congratulated the new South South Vice President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria( PFN), Archbishop Emmah Isong. In his message of…

Dr. Betta Edu. By Anietie Akpan As Muslims all over the world celebrate the end of Ramadan  fast, the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu has called for peace, love…

Gov. Umo Eno commissioning the 23.25km Ikot Ekaide-Ikot Okoro-Ikot Ibritam road. By Anietie Akpan The 23.25km Ikot Ekaide-Ikot Okoro-Ikot Ibritam road has been officially commissioned, marking a major economic breakthrough for the people of Oruk…

By Akanimo Kufre Agustino Mwamele's brilliant effort gave Tanzania a comfortable victory against top-ranked Ugandan side on Saturday, Day two of the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifiers in Lagos. Uganda dropped several catches,…

By Stephen Abia, Esq. Since leadership entails the capacity to translate vision into reality,  visionary leaders ultimately strive to execute strategies that transform set goals into tangible outcomes. This aphorism fittingly describes the relationship between…

BY Fidelis Egugbo "Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!" - 2 Corinthians 9:15 That was the Biblical verse that came to mind when I was searching for how to start writing about a…

By Ita Williams, Calabar The Niger Delta Students Union Government (NIDSUG) has kicked off a campaign urging youths across the country to reject drug abuse, cybercrime, and other social vices. The campaign, tagged “Walk Against…

By Ita Williams, Calabar The Niger Delta Students Union Government (NIDSUG) has kicked off a campaign urging youths across the country to reject drug abuse, cybercrime, and other social vices. The campaign, tagged “Walk Against…

By Akanimo Kufre The top ranked Namibian cricket team was under severe pressure before a sudden comeback to victory against the Junior Yellow Greens of Nigeria by 10 runs at TBS Cricket Oval in Lagos.…

R-L: Chief of Staff to the Governor of CRS; Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar, Deputy Chief Press Secretary, Edem Darlington, Chairman, CRS Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Imam Kabeer Olowolayemo and others during the visit. By Patrick Asuquo…

NUJ Chairman, Comrade Archibong Bassey. By Anietie Akpan Following last Sunday shooting at Atakpa Police Station by Watt market, Calabar  that led to the death of a woman and others injured, the Cross River State…

By Anietie Akpan A new Commissioner of Police (CP) has been posted to Cross River State Command. He is CP Olusegun Eyitayo Omosanyin, hails from Ondo State but raised in Oyo State. A statement dated…

L: Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Adm. Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd),in a handshake with the new SSG, Prof Ibibia Lucky Worika, during the swearing-in at the Executive Chambers of Government House on Wednesday night. By…

Chairman Calabar Municipality, Apostle James Anam. By Anietie Akpan Calabar Municipal Council has raised the alarm over an abandoned communication mast in Calabar. The mast was abandoned 20 years ago with no maintenance. A statement…

Namibian captain, Francois Du Plessis (L) and Nigeria's captain, Gafar Kareem. Akanimo Kufre Gafar Kareem, Nigeria's U19 Cricket team captain, will lead his squad against the best ranked team, Namibia, in the six-nation qualification tournament…

The captains at the press conference. By Akanimo Kufre Six African Nations will begin hostilities for the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifiers slated for 28th March to 6th April 2025 in Lagos.…

Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Akwa Ibom State, Lady Helen Eno Ibaraki during the prayer service. By Anietie Akpan Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Akwa Ibom State, Lady Helen Eno Obareki has urged…

Hon Samuel Neji Abang, Ikom 1 State Constituency. By Itam Offor The Cross River State House of Assembly (CRHA) is tinkering with the idea of redesigning Ikom Urban in Ikom Local Government Area (LGA). Worried…

Managing Director of SO & U, Mr. Udeme Ufot, MFR. The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has described the Group Managing Director of SO & U, Mr. Udeme Ufot, MFR, as an illustrious…

By Kingsley Agim The impact of the Cross River State Health Insurance Scheme was once again demonstrated as Cynthia Osam, a young woman from Iyamoyong in Obubra Local Government Area, successfully underwent two life-saving surgeries…

Dr. Oby Ezekwesili. By Etim Etim Since late February when Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan nearly brought down the roof of the Senate, wagging her finger at the Senate President and shouting, ‘’I’m not afraid of you’’,…

Gov. Umo Eno during the meeting. By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom state government will soon commence a modern city bus transportation system in Uyo metropolis just as it goes tough on motorcycles and tricycles. In…