Author: Anietie Akpan
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Oborevwori Calls For Prayers For Nigeria
Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme (L) in a hand shake with , Pastor Korede Komaiya of PFN. By Dianabasi Effiong Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori, of Delta has urged Christians to pray for Nigeria. He made the call on Monday at a special prayer summit organised by the State Chapter of the Pentecostal Fellowship…
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2km Edim Otop Road, Abandoned for Over 20 Years, Now Ready
The new look Edim Otop road. By Anietie Akpan In the spirit of taking development to the people, the about two kilometre Edim Otop road in Calabar Municipality, abandoned over 20 years ago is now ready for traffic, courtesy Cross River state government. The Edim Etop road was a nightmare to motorists who often spent…
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OPINION : Uyo Township Bus Service
Gov. Umo Eno. By Etim Etim I grew up in Uyo in the 1970s. Then it was a small, rustic town with bicycle as the dominant mode of public transportation. Even then, the bicycles were few in number, and so people routinely walked from place to place around town. I walked to the library on…
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Don’t Condone Abuse, Gender-Based Violence, EARCOM Boss Tasks Mothers
By Anietie Akpan Mothers have been charged not to condone any form of abuse or gender-based violence while performing their role of motherhood. The Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Ethical and Attitudinal Reorientation Commission, EARCOM, Dr Dorothy Thompson said such role by mothers is “sacred and supreme vocation”. In a statement from her Media…
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Akpabio Greets Muslims at Sallah, Urges Prayers for Unity
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON. By Anietie Akpan President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has felicitated with the Muslim faithfuls on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitri asking for prayers for the unity of the nation. Akpabio, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, said as…
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UNICAL Braces Up For Tourism as Don Advocates for Hospitality Studies in Schools
The Vice Chancellor of UNICAL, Prof. Florence Obi (R), presenting a memento to the inaugural lecturer, Prof. Bassey B. Esu at the lecture. By Anietie Akpan As the University of Calabar braces up to embrace tourism, a University don has called for the introduction of Hospitality Studies in Schools. These postulations were made at the…
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Rep. Bassey Akiba Greets Muslims at Eid-El-Fitr
By Anietie Akpan Member representing Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency, Rep. Bassey Akiba, has charged Muslims to imbibe the values of compassion, kindness, and generosity that Ramadan exemplifies. In a message to mark the celebration, Akiba said, “as the holy month of Ramadan comes to a close and we gather to celebrate Eid-el-Fitri, I am delighted…
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Governor Eno Congratulates Archbishop Emma Isong on New Role in PFN
Archbishop Emmah Isong. By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has congratulated the new South South Vice President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria( PFN), Archbishop Emmah Isong. In his message of congratulations, released March 30 by Mr. Ekerete Udoh, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Pastor Eno said he has…
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Eid el-Fitr: Betta Edu Calls For Peace,Love And a United Nigeria
Dr. Betta Edu. By Anietie Akpan As Muslims all over the world celebrate the end of Ramadan fast, the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu has called for peace, love and a united Nigeria. In a good message dated March 30, to the Muslim faithfuls, Edu said, “I congratulate the …
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Gov Eno Inaugurates 23.25km Road Project In Oruk Anam LGA
Gov. Umo Eno commissioning the 23.25km Ikot Ekaide-Ikot Okoro-Ikot Ibritam road. By Anietie Akpan The 23.25km Ikot Ekaide-Ikot Okoro-Ikot Ibritam road has been officially commissioned, marking a major economic breakthrough for the people of Oruk Anam Local Government Area (LGA) and other parts of the State. Inaugurating the road infrastructure at weekend, Governor Umo Eno…
