Author: Anietie Akpan
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Win Anambra and Join the Centre, Gov. Otu
Gov. Bassey Otu addressing the APC delegates and others in Awka. By Anietie Akpan The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has charged the All Progressive Congress (APC) members in Anambra to win the state and join the centre. This was contained in a press release by the Chief Press Secretary to…
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Tanzania U19 Men’s Cricket Team emerges Champions, qualify for 2026 ICC U19 Men’s World Cup
The Champions. By Akanimo Kufre Hamza Onai and Captain Laksh Bakrania spectacular performance against Sierra Leone at the University of Lagos Cricket Oval secured a 98-run victory and ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup ticket for Tanzania. It would be the first time Tanzania, an ICC Associate country, would participate in the World Cup. Namibia…
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Akwa Ibom Farmers, Entrepreneurs, Smile Home With N335m
Some of the beneficiaries displaying their Cheques. By Anietie Akpan Governor Uno Eno of Akwa Ibom state has splashed N335m for Oro Farmersand Entrepreneurs as he intensifies his empowerment drive in the state. This happened on Saturday, April 5, at the Town Square meeting organized to afford Oron Federal Constituency opportunity to avail the Governor…
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In Memory of a Good Man, Etubom Bassey Ekpo Bassey
Chief Bassey Ekpo Bassey jnr; leading a procession of family members and others during the memorial service at A.M.E. Zion Church on Saturday. By Anietie Akpan It was a week long of celebrations and protocols in memory of a veteran journalist and an Ekpe title holder, Etubom Bassey Ekpo Bassey that culminated in a memorial service…
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Cross Riverians Excited as State Takes Delivery of Two New Aircraft Soon
Gov. Bassy Otu. By Anietie Akpan Cross River state government will soon take delivery of two new aircraft to boost its fleet in the aviation industry. Top sources said, “the necessary financial transactions and documentations have been completed and in the next few days the two aeroplanes will land Nigeria enroute Calabar, the capital of…
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NUJ Pays Last Respect to Veteran Journalist
Late Etubom Bassey Ekpo Bassey. The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River Council on Friday paid a condolence visit to the family of late Etubom Bassey Ekpo Bassey a veteran journalist who led the council between 1978 and 1982. Speaking during the visit, Chairman of the Council, Comrade Archibong Bassey, commiserated with the family…
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Why Governor Otu Cancelled Approved Leave Extension by Assembly
Gov. Bassey Otu . By Anietie Akpan Facts have emerged that Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu’s cancellation of his leave extension by the State House of Assembly was due to his appointment as the Chairman of the Screening Committee of the All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship primary in Anambra state. Too sources…
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Elisha Abbo’s Allegations Against President of the Senate is Baseless, Eyiboh
Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. By Anietie Akpan The allegations against the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio by Mr. Elisha Abbo blaming the former for his ouster from the Senate has been described as “spurious, malicious and baseless”. Special Adviser, Media/Publicity and official Spokesperson to the President of the Senate, Rt Hon Eseme Eyiboh in…
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UNICEF, GreenRising, UNICAL, Others, Want Urgent Action to Reduce Waste, Mitigate Climate Change
Participants at the Climate Education and Awareness Session Programme held at the University of Calabar on Thursday showing off their certificates. By Anietie Akpan United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), GreenRising, GenUnlimited, YPAT, University of Calabar (UNICAL) and others have called for an urgent action to adopt sustainable lifestyles and reduce waste and help mitigate climate…
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UNICEF, Plogging Nigeria, Others, Want Urgent Action to Reduce Waste on Environment
A cross section of the students flashing their certificates at the Climate Education and Awareness Session Programme held at the University of Calabar on Thursday. By Anietie Akpan United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Plogging Nigeria and others have called for an urgent action to adopt sustainable lifestyles and reduce waste on the environment. This the…
