Author: Anietie Akpan
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NFF Partners Nigerian Breweries, Carloha, Motivates Super Eagles
NSC Boss Shehu Dikko, NFF Supremo Ibrahim Musa Gusau, NSC DG Bukola Olopade, former Sports Minister, Sunday Dare, and CG of Customs Bashir Adeniyi hailing Nigerian supporters inside Kigali’s Amahoro Stadium on Friday. By Dianabasi Effiong Corporate partners of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have joined the race to provide incentives for the Super…
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Zimbabwe Warriors Arrive Uyo for Crucial World Cup Qualifier Against Super Eagles
Ademola Lookman takes on Samuel Gueulette of the Amavubi on Friday. By Dianabasi Effiong The Zimbabwe Warriors’ 45-man contingent, led by the ZIFA Vice President, Kennedy Ndebele, landed at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo on Friday afternoon, for their crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Tuesday, March 25.…
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Education is Window to Our Tomorrow, Ndoma-Egba
Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN By Anietie Akpan Former Senate Leader, Pro Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN; in a chat with some newsmen in Calabar at weekend. He spoke on the declining standard of education in the country, sexual harassment in universities, the milestones…
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World Cup Race: Ekong Says Super Eagles Back in Contention
Ekong (left) and Osimhen in Kigali on Friday Sitting quietly at one corner of the departure hall of the Kigali International Airport on Saturday morning, Super Eagles’ captain William Ekong had a relaxed mien about him, and minced no words when he said that Friday’s victory over Rwanda’s Amavubi was just the statement the Eagles…
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Police Regret Sunday Shooting Incident That Claimed One Life in Calabar, Sue For Calm
By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State Police Command has expressed regrets over the shooting incident that occurred in the early hours of Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the Divisional Police Headquarters in Atakpa, Calabar. A statement dated March 23, issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Cross River State Command, SP Ugbo Irene, confirmed…
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Three Feared Dead As Policeman Went Berserk in Calabar
By Anietie Akpan Tragedy struck on Sunday morning in Calabar, Cross River state as a policeman suspected to be mentally unstable went berserk and shot three people dead. However, the area of the incident has been cordoned off and the police confirmed the incident saying the officer involved has been arrested . The incident occurred…
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TMSG Welcomes FG’s Plans to Restart Oil Exploration in Ogoniland After 32 Years
President Bola Tinubu. By Dianabasi Effiong The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has expressed confidence in the ability of President Bola Tinubu to resolve the decades-long crisis that stalled the resumption of oil exploration in Ogoni, one of Nigeria’s most prolific oil-producing areas. According to the group, this stems from the overtures the Federal Government…
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Awards on Gov. Otu, Not by Chance But Divine Direction, Obubra LGA
Executive Chairman of Obubra LGA, Hon. Kingsley Arikpo. By Anietie Akpan The people of Obubra Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River State have declared that the numerous awards conferred on the State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu are not ordinary but by divine direction. The Executive Chairman of Obubra LGA, Hon. Kingsley Arikpo, said this…
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UNICAL@50: Inducts Akpabio, Otu, Betta Edu, Kalu, Others Into Hall of Fame
Dr. Betta Edu showing off her award. By Anietie Akpan The University of Calabar, has permanently inducted, President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Speaker of the House of the Representatives, Rt.Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu and Cross River state Governor, Senator Bassey Out, former Minister of Poverty Alleviation and Humanitarian Affairs, Dr Betta…
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World Cup: Osimhen’s Double in Kigali Rejuvenates Nigeria’s Campaign
Coach Chelle shakes Osimhen, who has given him a win on his debut as Nigeria’s gaffer. Other players celebrate. By Dianabasi Effiong Forward Victor Osimhen, who had not played any part in the campaign previously, rose stoutly to the occasion and boldly revamped Nigeria’s campaign for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals.…
