Cross River Celebrates 20 Years of Carnival Calabar, Unveils 2025 Theme
By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Government has commenced the celebration of this year’s Carnival…
Cross River Celebrates 20 Years of Carnival Calabar, Unveils 2025 Theme
By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Government has commenced the celebration of this year’s Carnival Calabar with the cutting of the 20th anniversary cake for the event and the unveiling of this year’s carnival theme: “Traces of Time”. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the renowned carnival that prides itself on being Africa’s biggest…
For the Record: Celebrating Two Years of Spectacular Performance in Akwa Ibom
Hon Aniekan Umanah. Text of A Press Briefing By The Hon. Commissioner For Information, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Umanah, On Activities Lined-Up To Mark The Second Anniversary Of Governor Umo Eno’s Administration. Two years ago, the people of our dear State entrusted the sacred mandate of governing this great State to His Excellency, Governor Umo Eno,…
OPINION: The Pioneer at 37: Running at Birth, Crawling With Age
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 had, the previous evening (Sunday, April 10, at Qua River Hotel in Eket, about 10pm), been officially unveiled by Col.(now…
NESREA, FRSC Partner to Curb Excessive Carbon Emissions in Cross River
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 Agency (NESREA) Cross River State Field Office, has declared its readiness to collaborate with the Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC)…
Malaria-Free Environment is Achievable, Says Onyeme
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 The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, has said that malaria-free environment is achievable in Nigeria. He said…
Tinubu’s “Nigeria First” Policy, Unique, All-Encompassing – Group
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 centre of all business policies. The group made this known on Thursday in a statement by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa….
New Finance and Appropriation Committee Chairman Emerges in CRHA
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 the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Elvert Ayambem appointed the Member representing Akamkpa 1 State Constituency, Hon…
Cross River NUJ Ends World Press Freedom Day With Weeklong Activities
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 Williams, Calabar In an exciting celebration of the 2025 World Press Freedom Day, the Cross River State Council of the…
Nigeria: Group Seeks Action Against Fake News, Deliberate Falsehood
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.
OPINION: Itu Federal Constituency Town Square Meeting: A Post – Mortem
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. It was a grand slam of some sort. Devoid of many speeches, but marked by free, sincere expression. The large…