Author: Anietie Akpan
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Disaster Looms in Calabar Municipality Over an Abandoned Communication Mast
Chairman Calabar Municipality, Apostle James Anam. By Anietie Akpan Calabar Municipal Council has raised the alarm over an abandoned communication mast in Calabar. The mast was abandoned 20 years ago with no maintenance. A statement dated March 27 and signed by the Chief Press Secretary of Calabar Municipality, Oqua Etim, ordered the unnamed owner to…
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ICC U19 Men’s World Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria Tackles Top Ranked Namibia on Opening Match
Namibian captain, Francois Du Plessis (L) and Nigeria’s captain, Gafar Kareem. Akanimo Kufre Gafar Kareem, Nigeria’s U19 Cricket team captain, will lead his squad against the best ranked team, Namibia, in the six-nation qualification tournament in Lagos by 9:30 am on Friday March 28. Captain Gafar Kareem had promised to surpass the record of his…
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Six African Nations Begin Hostilities for ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Ticket in Lagos
The captains at the press conference. By Akanimo Kufre Six African Nations will begin hostilities for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifiers slated for 28th March to 6th April 2025 in Lagos. Consequently, the U19 cricket captains from Kenya, Namibia, Uganda, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, and host Nigeria were at the Tafawa Belewa…
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A’ibom First Lady Charges Women on Love, Compassion, Empathy For One Another
Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Akwa Ibom State, Lady Helen Eno Ibaraki during the prayer service. By Anietie Akpan Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Akwa Ibom State, Lady Helen Eno Obareki has urged Akwa Ibom women to prioritize checking in on their family and loved ones, emphasizing the importance of compassion, love and…
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CRHA Mulls Redesigning of Ikom Urban
Hon Samuel Neji Abang, Ikom 1 State Constituency. By Itam Offor The Cross River State House of Assembly (CRHA) is tinkering with the idea of redesigning Ikom Urban in Ikom Local Government Area (LGA). Worried about the indiscriminate construction of houses in buffer areas without recourse to the Master Plan, the Lawmaker representing Ikom 1…
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Gov Eno Extols Udeme Ufot on His Birthday, Excellence
Managing Director of SO & U, Mr. Udeme Ufot, MFR. The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has described the Group Managing Director of SO & U, Mr. Udeme Ufot, MFR, as an illustrious son of the State, who has displayed excellence and passion in his professional calling. In a goodwill message on the…
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C’River Health Insurance Scheme Facilitates Life-Saving Surgeries for Young Woman
By Kingsley Agim The impact of the Cross River State Health Insurance Scheme was once again demonstrated as Cynthia Osam, a young woman from Iyamoyong in Obubra Local Government Area, successfully underwent two life-saving surgeries on Wednesday, thanks to the state’s improved healthcare system. The procedures were performed by Dr. Ekon Francis at General Hospital…
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OPINION : Watch Out! Our Women are Fighting Back
Dr. Oby Ezekwesili. By Etim Etim Since late February when Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan nearly brought down the roof of the Senate, wagging her finger at the Senate President and shouting, ‘’I’m not afraid of you’’, Nigerian women have found their voice and are rising to assert their influence. Akpoti-Uduaghan’s sexual harassment allegation against Akpabio and…
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Akwa Ibom Commences Modern City Bus Soon, Reaffirms Ban on Motorcycles
Gov. Umo Eno during the meeting. By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom state government will soon commence a modern city bus transportation system in Uyo metropolis just as it goes tough on motorcycles and tricycles. In an eight point resolution of the State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting held on Wednesday, March 26, issued by the State…
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Deaths High As Dearth of Medical Doctors Hit Obubra, CRHA Raises Alarm
By Itam Offor The Cross River State House of Assembly (CRHA) has raised the alarm over the increasing deaths in Obubra Local Government Area (LGA) of the state following the dearth of doctors and other health professionals in Gen Hospital Obubra. The House on Tuesday had deliberated on a motion sponsored by the Member representing…
