Doctors attending to the vulnerable children during the medical outreach programme. By Anietie Akpan A Non Governmental Organization (NGO) in Calabar, Cross River State has again commenced the process of clearing the city of Calabar…
Cutting the birthday cake at the Solemn Assembly for the women born in July. By Anietie Akpan Plans are underway for AkwaIbom women to commence sensitisation tour across all Local Government Areas of the state to…
Top government officials posing in front of the model school. …Commissions Model School In Etinan By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD, has reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to delivering quality…
By Princewill Kingston The Bridge Leadership Foundation (TBLF) is set to host its 15th Career Day Conference, themed 'New Horizons: Bridging the Youth Employability and Entrepreneurship Gap.' Established in 2011 by Senator Liyel Imoke, former…
Dr. Essien Ndueso, (3rd from left) with some of the participants. …Pays Glowing Tributes to Late Dr Uwemedimo Umanah By Chisom Favour and Mary Etim The Senior Special Assistant to the Akwa Ibom State Governor…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. By. Anietie Ukpeh, Ph. D On Tuesday, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan fulfilled her bold promise to “resume” at the Senate. And indeed, resume she did—at the gate. Like a heroine from a low-budget soap…
Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey (right) doing the launch. By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu’s “People First” agenda, has been taken to another level as he splashed N250M lifeline…
Gov. Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan The newly recruited civil servants in Cross River State have been charged on integrity, discipline and efficiency. Cross River State Governor, Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu, gave the charge…
Ihezuo and substitute Abiodun, who wrong-footed Dlamini for Nigeria’s winning goal By Dianabasi Effiong Nigeria on Tuesday reached the Final of the 13th Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after a dramatic semi-final in Casablanca…
By Our Reporter Bishop Eyoanwan Otu, wife of the Cross River State governor, has empowered and feted hundreds of street cleaners under the employ of the Calabar Urban Development Authority (CUDA). PillarToday reports that Bishop…
Chairman, PSC, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd) (middle), Chairman of the NDLEA, Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa (first right) and others during the meeting. By Dianabasi Effiong The Police Service Commission has vowed to flush out drug addicts…
Gov. Umo Eno acknowledging cheers from the excited crowd during the commissioning of the 10.4km Idoro-Ukpom Abak Road…recently. By Essien Ndueso The recent commissioning of the 10.4km Idoro-Ukpom Abak Road by Governor Umo Eno has…
A cross section of the promoted officers. By Dianabasi Effiong The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 12 Commissioners of Police to the rank of Assistant Inspectors General, Ikechukwu Ani, the Commission's…
Akamkpa LGA Chairman, Hon. Felix Akposi. By Daniel Agbor May history be kind to us as we correct the imbalances of yesteryears as Akamkpa gradually pushes for the creation of more local government council. In…
CP Rashid Afegbua addressing a cross section of the protesting police retirees in Cross Rivers State in Calabar on Monday. By Anietie Akpan Police Retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), in Cross River State, on…
By Dianabasi Effiong Members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zone F, have appealed to the South-South Governors to revive the BRACED Commission, re-dedicate themselves to regional development, and prioritise infrastructure projects, including building…
By Dianabasi Effiong The Police Service Commission (PSC) says the planned protest by retired Police Officers across the nation over issues that are already receiving the attention of relevant government agencies is ill-advised, ill-timed, and…
L-R: Rep. Julius Ihonvbere, Chairman, South-South Centre A of the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review, The Deputy Gov. of Delta, Sir Monday Onyeme By Dianabasi Effiong Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has called…
Barr. Okoi Obono-Obla By Okoi Obono-Obla A few days ago, cyberspace in Nigeria was awash with rumours that the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria had approved the creation of 12 new states. The…
Some of the House of Representatives Constitutional Review Committee Members, South-South-B-Centre, Calabar, during the Public Hearing on Saturday. By Ita Williams, Calabar Some communities in Benue State have declared their intention to be part of…
Spokesman of the Ibibio delegation at the public hearing, Dr. Samuel Udonsak. By Assam Abia The Ibibio ethnic nationality has firmly rejected the inclusion of any part of its ancestral territory in the proposed Obolo…
Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dr. Erasmus Ekpang. By Ita Williams, Calabar The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dr. Erasmus Ekpang, commended the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, for successfully conducting…
L-R: Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, President Bola Tinubu and Gov. Umo Eno during the visit on Friday. By Anietie Akpan President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the continued development of…
By Dianabasi Effiong The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), in collaboration with the Directorate of Sports, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), would hold a Sports Administration Course (SAC) to strengthen governance and foster development within…
By Our Reporter The Obom Itiat Ikoneto Clan Council in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State has condemned the detention of one of its sons, Mr. Archibong Essien, describing it as unlawful and…
Stakeholders at the conference. By Kelvin Obambon The destruction of Cross River’s rainforest, the 'largest' remaining pristine forest in West Africa, is reaching a catastrophic level, prompting warning by stakeholders. They said without immediate action,…
L-R: Member Credential Committee, Affiong Ndem; Treasurer, Achiane Adams; Vice Chairman, Sunday Inah; Chairman, Archibong Bassey; Zone F Vice President, Opakah Dokubo; Chairman, Credential Committee, Florence Olouhu; Secretary, Mike Abang; Auditor, Benedine Tete Anam; Assist…
New VC, UNICROSS, Professor Francisca Bassey. By Anietie Akpan University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), has gotten a new Vice Chancellor. She is Professor Francisca Bassey. The State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, approved the…
By ltam Offor The Cross River State House of Assembly (CRSH) has taken bold steps to prevent the extinction of indigenous languages in the state. Consequently, the Assembly has asked the state government, through the…
Gov. Umo Eno. By Etim Etim Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State who decamped to APC in June has taken immediate steps to affirm his authority as the leader of the party in the…
