President Tinubu (GCFR) receiving the WAFCON trophy from Nigeria’s Captain Rasheedat Ajibade at the Villa on Monday, while the First Lady, (1st right), Senator Oluremi Tinubu (CON), Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq (Chairman, Governors’ Forum 1st left)…
CRS Governor, Senator Bassey Otu and AKS Governor, Pastor Umo Eno. By Linus Obogo In Yoruba mythology, Abiku is the tragic spirit-child—born only to die, again and again, returning with cruel persistence to the wombs…
Gov. CRS; Sen. Bassey Otu (left) and Gov. Umo Eno of AKS. By AmanamHillary Umo-Udofia Linus Obogo’s article, “Cross River’s 76 Oil Wells and the ‘Abiku’ Paradox,” is undeniably eloquent and steeped in mythic imagery.…
By Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace Dear Esteemed Nigerians and Friends of Voice of Nigeria, On behalf of the management and staff of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), I extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who…
Gov. Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan Cross River and Akwa Ibom States are at loggerheads again over the issue of 76 oil wells which was ceded to the later in 2008 by and the the…
The Falcons celebrate on the podium on Saturday night. By Dianabasi Effiong Nigeria swept to a 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title on Saturday night after a come-from-behind 3-2 defeat of hosts Morocco…
Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar (2nd from left) and others displaying his Honorary Doctorate Award. By Kingsley Agim The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has congratulated the Chief of Staff to the Governor…
By Tony Nezianya ÀNNABA (Algeria), July 26, 2024 – A new era of seamless cooperation between the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) and the National Sports Commission (NSC) is fostering a positive and focused environment for…
House of Assembly Committee Members on Finance and Appropriation and Management of UNICROSS during the visit. By Itam Offor The Chairman, Cross River State House of Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Hon Okon Nyong…
UNICAL VC, Professor Florence Obi. By Anietie Akpan The National Industrial Court of Nigeria sitting in Calabar on July 23, issued an order restraining the University of Calabar (UNICAL) and its Governing Council from proceeding…
Peter Obi, while presenting the demonstration check to the UNICAL Dentistry students. By Ita Williams, Calabar The former Anambra State governor and 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has raised…
Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information, Mr Aniekan Umanahb. By Dianabasi Effiong The general public is hereby notified that the July 2025 edition of the statewide monthly environmental sanitation exercise will be held on July…
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…
