By Anietie Akpan In furtherance of efforts to strengthen basic education and reduce the number of out-of-school children, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), in collaboration with the Akwa Ibom State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has taken the ongoing advocacy and sensitization campaign on school enrollment to Nsit Ubium Local Government Area of Akwa…
President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio By Eseme Eyiboh There are moments in a nation’s life when institutions are reminded—quietly but unmistakably—that time does not negotiate with comfort. Nigeria’s Senate, returning from the conviviality of Christmas recess and New Year reflection to the discipline of plenary, has arrived at such a moment. The period…
The suspects. By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State Police Command, in its continued commitment to proactive crime fighting and effective policing, has apprehended two suspects for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition in Ogoja Local Government Area of the State. In a release dated Friday, January 30, signed by Police Public Relations Officer…
By Dianabasi Effiong The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) Disciplinary Board imposed sanctions on the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF), the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) and certain players and officials for the incidents during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Final, which violated the CAF Disciplinary Code. This was published…
From Right: Comrade Achanie Adams, Treasurer, Comrade Archibong Bassey, Chairman, Comrade Sunny Inah, Vice Chairman during the January 28, 2026 NUJ State Congress. By Ita Williams, Calabar The Cross River State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has issued a strong critique of the state’s emergency response capabilities, citing the near-total dysfunction of…
By Akanimo Kufre The Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Sports, led by the Commissioner, Elder Paul Bassey, on Tuesday officially launched new sports equipment and the Ibom Gym at the Nest of Champions, Uyo amid commendation. Excited Sports coaches and athletes commended the Commissioner and Gov. Umo Eno for transforming their status from renting equipment…