Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. By Eseme Eyiboh It is a peculiar feature of Nigerian political commentary that verifiable evidence is often sacrificed on the altar of sentiment. A recent Editorial of Leadership Sunday questioning…
By Anietie Akpan Classified records and other vital documents were destroyed following recent rain storm that destroyed the top floor of the Bassey Asuquo Administrative Block at the University of Calabar (UNICAL). But the management…
President Bola Tinubu. By Shola Onimago A silent but defining battle is unfolding in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry,not one fought with guns or politics, but with power and control. On one side stands the…
The officials and trainees. By Kelvin Obambon FarmFusion Tech Ltd has organized a training programme aimed at revolutionizing agriculture by integrating technology into traditional farming practices. The initiative is part of FarmFusion's broader mission to…
L-R: Ebonyi State Commissioner for Grants and Donor Agencies, Hon Solomon Azi, Ms Velichika Stamenova of Neuro Pharma LTD Bulgaria, Chargé d’Affaires of the Bulgarian Embassy Abuja,Mr Ruben Pirontchev and Africa Coordinator Jet Age Nation…
NASS Committee Members and the CRS Deputy Gov. Peter Odey (centre) during the visit. By Anietie Akpan The National Assembly has declared the Odukpani-Uyo, highway a national Emergency just as the Governor of Cross River…
The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. By Anietie Akpan Worried by poor budget implementation and low impact on the citizens, a budget expert has called for reforms in Nigeria’s budget system. A Public Finance Management…
By Etim Etim From my observation, many PDP members in Akwa Ibom State have been seriously troubled by the movement of Gov. Umo Eno into the APC. The symptoms of these traumas come in various…
Pro-Chancellor FUOYE, Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN By Anietie Akpan Pro-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (Fuoye), Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN has extolled the virtues of teachers, saying their effort is a strategic investment in human…
Nigeria’ Cricket team. By Akanimo Kufre The Nigeria Men's Cricket team on Saturday lost to Uganda by 66 runs in the playoff match for 5th position as the African Qualifiers series ended. Uganda batted 196…
The Akwa Ibom Commissioner for Health, Dr Ekem John in a meeting with the TDA members. By Akanimo Kufre The Association of Practicing Traditional Birth Attendants (TDA) in Akwa Ibom State led by the President,…
Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba SAN (centre), receiving the award of Excellence from the Chairman of NUJ CRS Council, Comrade Archibong Bassey while the Ecco members and a veteran journalist, Anietie Akpan (4th left) look on. By…
By Etim Etim Since Gov. Umo Eno defected from the PDP to APC in June, the few remnants in the PDP have presented severe symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a mental health…
By Anietie Akpan In a show of solidarity and confidence, traders across Akwa Ibom State have passed a vote of confidence on State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, endorsing him for second term. The traders applauded…
Executive Director YOSPIS, Hajia Zainab Nasir Ahmad. By Anietie Akpan Amid drug menace, 80 Percent of Youths in Kano State, Northern Central Nigeria are at risk of becoming a lost generation. The Youth Society for…
By Magnus Effiong As Cross River State government marked the 65th anniversary of the country's independence without the traditional parade or the fanfare usually associated with it on Wednesday, Gov Bassey Otu has said that…
Dr. Betta Edu. By Anietie Akpan As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, patriotism, and shared…
... Go to Court, Paramount Ruler Dares Protesters By Magnus Effiong The Obong of Calabar’s appeal for a peaceful resolution of the six years leadership crisis in Henshaw Town community of Calabar South may have…
Convener of the AU Agenda 2063 Simulation, Ambassador Young Piero Omatseye (1st right). By Anietie Akpan Preparations have reached top gear for the African Union (AU) Public–Private Partnership (PPP) and Stakeholders Summit 2025, slated for…
Former Gov. Donald Duke Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu has felicitated the former governor of Cross River State, Mr. Donald Duke on his 64th birthday. Dr Edu in a…
Former Gov. Donald Duke Cross River State Governor, Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu, has felicitated former Governor Donald Duke on the occasion of his 64th birthday, describing him as a statesman of rare distinction whose…
By Dianabasi Effiong The World Maritime Day, is marked globally on September 25 every year. This year's edition, marked in Nigeria by stakeholders had the theme, "Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity." Though the event…
Top officials and participants at the Presentation of CRS Medium Term Expenditure Framework (2026-2028) and Development of the Medium-Term Sector Strategy in Calabar on Monday. By Anietie Akpan Following meaningful partnership with the United Nations…
Late DIG Parry Osayande (left) and late IGP Solomon Arase. By Dianabasi Effiong The Police Service Commission (PSC) has received with shock the news of the death of its former Chairman, DIG Parry Osayande, on…
By Akanimo Kufre Nigeria's courage and desire to play in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2026 was tested on Sunday in Harare, where the Yellow Greens failed by 117 runs, thanks to Jan Frylinck. Nigeria's…
President Bola Tinubu. By Etim Etim By asking members to proceed on industrial action and disconnect gas supply to Dangote Refinery, PENGASSAN has eventually revealed its ulterior motives as a destructive force in the oil…
By Dianabasi Effiong The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) joins the international community to celebrate the all-important World News Day on Sept. 28 to highlight the vital role of fact-based journalism in our societies. The…
Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Research and Documentation, Dr. Essien Ndueso (4th from right) with the trainees. By Our Reporter Beneficiaries of the N1.6 million broadcast training grant have been charged to be…
By Our Reporter Amidst reports of growing cases of sea and land mishaps to commuters in the country, the Joint National Transport Safety Committee of Nigeria (JNTSCN) has called on all stakeholders in the transport…
Some students of NYSC Demonstration Secondary School. By Tina Ezin Connected Development (CODE), in partnership with Oxfam, has extended its Power of Voices Partnership Project to four secondary schools in Cross River State, equipping students…
