By Ikpong Essien-Udom Friday, April 11, 2025, was exactly 37 years since The Pioneer – Akwa Ibom State-owned newspaper - sponsored by the government, hit the newsstands. April 11, 1988, was a Monday. The paper…

 The FRSC Sector Commander, CC Joseph Toby (centre), the Coordinator, NESREA, Mr. Anunobi Raymond (2nd) from right) and others during the courtesy visit on Thursday. By Anietie Akpan  The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement…

The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme (Centre) and others during the visit on ITNs Campaign by top management staff of the Ministry of Health and its Partner on Thursday. By Dianabasi Effiong…

President Bola Tinubu. By Dianabasi Effiong The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has described the newly- approved Renewed Hope Nigeria First policy as a unique and revolutionary move for the country to be at the…

By Itam Offor A new Finance and Appropriation Committee Chairman has been appointed in the Cross River State House of Assembly (CRHA) following the removal of Hon Cyril James Omini (Yakurr 1). The Speaker of…

  Some Journalists led by Comrade Archibong Bassey (5th from right) in a group photograph after service at the Chapel of Redemption, University of Calabar on Sunday, to end the one week celebration. By Ita…

By Dianabasi Effiong The Social Advancement Forum (SAF) has joined the call for action against fake news and its purveyors in Nigeria's social media space. (more…)

Gov. Umo Eno during the Town Square meeting…recently. By Emmanuel Ndon The town square meeting for Itu/Ibiono Ibom Federal Constituency has come and gone, but the memories will linger for a long time to come.…

By Anietie Akpan The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in partnership with Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, in Anambra State, on May 13, announced the official launch of the Institute of Social Policy in the University.…

Gov. Umo Eno (right) in a handshake with the Ibesikpo Asutan LGA Chairman, Hon. Edidiong Inyang. By Osondu Ahirika I love Ibesikpo Asutan LGA. I have lived there for all of 13 years and my…

By Anietie Akpan PDP in Cross River State has sunk into comatose as some top leaders and members of the party are now leaving the party in droves to the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC).…

By Magnus Effiong The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed into Law the State Diaspora Commission bill 2025. The House also confirmed nominees for appointment as Chairman and Members of the Cross River…

By Kingston Princewill The National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) has comended Gov Bassey Otu for signing the Senior Citizens Centre bill into Law. The commendation was contained in a release signed by the Head, Corporate…

By Anietie Akpan 23 Academic Programmes in the University of Calabar (UNICAL) have secured full accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC). The University again secured the full accreditation for the 23 academic programmes following…

By Kingston Princewill Governor Bassey Edet Otu has signed the Senior Citizens Centre bill, the Lotteries and Gaming Agency bill as well as the Road Maintenance Agency bill. into law. The Senior Citizens Centre Law, the…

Cross River State, Governor Bassey Otu , with the CEO of Nugi Technologies Nigeria Ltd, Ms. Akinlabi Ajoke (right) during the launch on Monday. By Anietie Akpan In a major move to improve the ease…

By Anietie Akpan Four students of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) have been suspended over a case of assault. A statement on Tuesday from the Public Relations Unlt of the University said, the Management of…

Minister of Interior- Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo By Olayinka Oyegbile Dear Minister, I am happy to write this letter to you and I hope it meets you well. I am writing this to you to laud…

By Dianabasi Effiong The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) on Tuesday announced the unveiling of its comprehensive Safeguarding Handbook and the innovative SAFE SPACE initiative. According to the Public Relations Officer, NOC, Tony Nezianya, the initiative's…

Governor Bassey Otu signing the bills into laws on Monday while the Speaker, CRHA, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem (1st right) and a staff look on. By Anietie Akpan Governor Bassey Edet Otu has signed three…

By Anietie Akpan The Commissioner on the Governing Board of the Akwa Ibom State Ethical and Attitudinal Reorientation Commission (EARCOM), Rev. Osondu Ahirika has charged Churches not to add to the financial burden of their…

The U20 team with top officials. By Dianabasi Effiong  Two-time runners-up Nigeria have booked their ticket to the FIFA U20 World Cup finals after defeating Cup holders Senegal at the CAF U20 Cup of Nations…

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Adm. Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd). By Dianabasi Effiong The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Adm. Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), has reaffirmed that the security of lives and property remained…

  By Anietie Akpan The verification exercise for Rep. Bassey Akiba’s Cooperative Scheme on Sunday, May 11, commenced with an overwhelming participation of cooperative members. A release from The Bridge Media said, palpable excitement fielded…

By Ita Williams The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River state has called for continuity in governance and therefore adopted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima as well as Governor Bassey…

Gov Umo Eno thrilled with excitement at the home coming service. By Dianabasi Effiong It was celebration galore on Sunday, May 11, as Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State returned to the Apostolic Church…

Evidence Action Senior Programmes Manager for South South, Toochi Ohaji (second from right, front row) and others at the briefing. By Anietie Akpan A global health organization, Evidence Action, has launched a campaign to deworm…

Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme doing the tee-off. By Dianabasi Effiong The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, has said that there are enormous benefits for those who engage in…

By Anietie Akpan The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission, Ms. Aisha Garba, has expressed delight at the notable progress recorded by Governor Umo Eno in the Akwa Ibom State education sector. She…

Chairman NUJ, CRS Council, Comrade Archibong Bassey welcoming guests and participants to the conference. By Anietie Akpan Thursday, May 8, was day six of the “2025 NUJ Media Week” climaxing with a conference on “Domesticating…