Founder, WLCA, Amanda Archibong-Doukouré during her presentation at the meeting. By Anietie Akpan Nigeria risks missing out on key economic opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) if urgent steps are not taken…
Irom Emmanuel James has emerged as a notable figure in Nigeria’s microfinance banking, agriculture and grassroots empowerment, with a career defined by institutional reforms, capital mobilisation and sustained community interventions. From his entry into the…
By Itam Offor The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended four Councillors of Akpabuyo Legislative Council for 90 days over alledged gross misconduct. The Councillors suspended are, Innocent Mbukpa, Patrick Eyo Etim,…
By Iniemem Inyang As the clock ticks towards the third anniversary of Governor Umo Eno’s assumption of office, residents and indigenes in various rural communities of Akwa Ibom State have commended the sweeping road infrastructure…
Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has applauded Margaret Ochalla on her elevation to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police, describing the promotion as richly deserved and emblematic of excellence in service. In…
Governor Umo Eno (left) and IGP Olatunji Disu exchanging pleasantries during the visit. By Anietie Akpan Strengthening collaboration and deepening partnership between Akwa Ibom State and the Nigeria Police, Governor Umo Eno, is seeking a…
AIG Auwal Musa Mohammad psc, anipr (centre) leading the WALKATHON. By Anietie Akpan The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reassured members of the public of its commitment to serve them and to build trust. The…
By Magnus Effiong Residents of Calabar metropolis and indeed people of Cross River State have expressed excitement over Gov Bassey Otu's decision to once again float free transport services to cushion the high transportation cost…
NUJ Cross River State Council Chairman, Comrade Archibong Bassey (3rd from left), flanked by, Director of Finance, Pillars of Equity, Comrade Kenneth Etim (2nd left) and others at the event. By Ita Williams, Calabar A…
Gov. Umo Eno. By Etim Etim With four weeks left before political parties get busy with conducting primaries to nominate candidates for various positions, Akwa Ibom State Chapter of APC is already brimming with intrigues…
By Anietie Akpan In a continuous partnership to strengthen digital innovation and infrastructure at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), the Vice Chancellor, Professor Offiong Effanga Offiong, has reaffirmed the institution’s strong backing for the OPay…
Participants any organizers By Afiong Ndem The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) has trained women journalists and women from Ekuri communities in Cross River State on the impacts of illegal logging and climate-induced deforestation on livelihoods…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for attaining the age of 74. Akpabio, in a congratulatory message personally signed by him,…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, heartily congratulates Engr. Ben Akak on his well-deserved emergence as Deputy National Treasurer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the party’s just concluded convention.…
Below are names of the newly elected leaders including the National Chairman: Prof Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda (Plateau), Deputy National Chairman (North): Hon. Abubakar Dalori (Borno), Deputy National Chairman (South): Dr. Ben Nwoye (Enugu), National Secretary:…
.Dr. Kolude Olufumilola rep Dr. Mohamed Janabi at the event. By Akanimo Kufre Dr. Mohamed Janabi, WHO Regional Director for Africa, has reiterated that tuberculosis (TB) eradication in Africa is achievable. But he stressed that…
Miracle Ezechukwu and her new record. By Akanimo Kufre The women’s Junior 100m delivered one of the standout moments of the day, with Miracle Ezechukwu reaffirming her dominance. The N-Youth Sports athlete successfully defended her…
By Dianabasi Effiong The fourth edition of the Gov. Douye Diri National Wrestling Classic has begun in Yenagoa with the introduction of beach wrestling for the first time in a national championship. According to Promise…
The organizers and participants. By Anietie Akpan Determined to have a thriving forest, cleaner environment and the skills necessary to thrive in a changing global economy, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Cross River State…
Members of the NMGS on boat ride. By Iniemem Ndueso Members of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) have commended the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, for what they described as…
By Dianabasi Effiong Lion Anthony Chukwu, the Special Assistant to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State on Non-Indigenes and Community Development, has called for more action on national security in a message of congratulations to…
By Anietie Akpan Worried by what they called flagrant distortion of equity and balance, the Oro Liberation Movement has called for a stop to the monopoly Oron Local Government Area (LGA) has sustained holding grip…
Gov. Umo Eno putting heads together with his Deputy, Sen. Akon Eyakenyi at the meeting. By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has approved the sum of ₦2.5 billion for palm seedlings…
By Emma Akpabio For decades, life on Udoette Street and its adjoining roads in Uyo has been defined by hardship, particularly for students of the University of Uyo residing in the area. What should have…
By Magnus Effiong The Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, former national president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), His Eminence Papa Ayo Oritsejafor and other prominent personalities across political, religious and business divides would…
CMA Stakeholders, and the Students who attended the CMA Public Forum on Saturday. By Ita Williams, Calabar A one-day forum on “Conscientization and Society: CMA as Critique of the Present and Vision of the Future”…
The new trainees and some officials. By Anietie Akpan The Panacea for Developmental and Infrastructural Challenges for Africa Initiative (PADIC-Africa) has so far trained 120 Eco-Guards to check the increasing threat of illegal logging and…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (left) with the British Monarchy Charles III, By Anietie Akpan The Chairman Senate Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his recent diplomatic engagement…
By Magnus Effiong As disagreement between the Cross River State government and cocoa farmers over the issues surrounding the government-owned cocoa estate in Etung local government area of the State continues, a Calabar-based human rights…
President Bola Tinubu. By Etim Etim Undoubtedly, Nigeria had a beautiful outing at the world stage last week during President Tinubu’s two-day state visit to the UK. He arrived Tuesday evening and left Thursday afternoon,…
