Dr Betta Edu (L), reaching out to the less privileged By Anietie Akpan The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu has called on Muslims and Nigerians at large to inculcate the virtues of obedience and sacrifice even at this transition times. Edu said this in a message on Sunday congratulating millions…
By Ita Williams, Calabar The Cross River State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in combating kidnapping activities in the state with the successful arrest of a notorious gang leader known as “Tallest.” A statement at weekend by the Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Police, Ugbo Irene on behalf of the State…
Eid-el-Kabir: Otu Charges Muslims On Values Of Sacrifice, Compassion, Unit Governor Bassey Otu By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has felicitated with Muslim faithful in the state and beyond on this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, urging them to uphold the values of sacrifice, compassion, and unity. In a statement on Sunday by his…
By Anietie Akpan Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, have secured their ticket to the 8th FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals to be staged in the Dominican Republic later this year. This feat was achieved after a 2-0 defeat of their Liberian counterparts at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Friday. The victory took the…
INTERVIEW By Etim Etim In the evening of August 17, 2023, twelve Akwa Ibom persons were abducted along Sokoto-Zamfara expressway as they travelled to Sokoto. Eleven of them were young men and women reporting for their NYSC camp for the mandatory one-year service, while one was the driver of the Akwa Ibom Transport company-branded bus…
Governor Bassey Otu By Ita Williams, Calabar Amid tenure elongation, the Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the immediate dissolution of the State Council of Chiefs. This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Cross River State Government, Prof Anthony Owan Enoh, made available to some newsmen…