Author: Anietie Akpan
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Rivers Crisis: Group Says Tinubu Right on State of Emergency
President Bola Tinubu. By Dianabasi Effiong The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) says that President Bola Tinubu has a major responsibility to forestall further chaos and anarchy in Rivers State by proclaiming a state of emergency. According to TMSG, intelligence at the President’s exclusive disposal is sufficient justification for his decision to declare a state…
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Need to Restructure Nigeria’s Education System Has Come, Reps Deputy Speaker
Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu (R), receiving a plaque from the CRS Acting Gov. Rt.Hon. Peter Odey. during the visit. By Anietie Akpan The Deputy Speaker of the in House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has called for the restructuring of Nigeria’s education system. Kalu who made the call during…
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Bekwara Impeachment Saga: Acting Governor Orders Status Quo to Remain, Special Meeting
Acting Governor, Rt. Hon Peter Odey. By Anietie Akpan Cross River state government has intervened in the impeachment saga of the Chairman of Bekwara Local Government Area (LGA), Theresa Ushie, saying the status quo before the impeachment should remain. Accidentally, the State’s Acting Governor, Rt. Hon Peter Odey has summoned a special meeting of all…
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Rivers: 12 Civil Society Groups Condemn State of Emergency
President Bola Tinubu. By Dianabasi Effiong Twelve 12 civil society groups under the amalgam Concerned Civil Society Organisations in Rivers State have decried the Federal Government’s decision to declare a state of emergency in the state, describing the measure as an ‘outrageous overreach of executive power’. They made their position known in Port Harcourt on…
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Ibas Arrives Port Harcourt, Promises Neutrality, Rule of Law
Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Adm Ibok-Ette Ibas. By Dianabasi Effiong The new Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Adm Ibok-Ette Ibas (Rtd), on Thursday, addressed the people of Rivers State after assuming office. He said he would not be partisan but would ensure adherence to the rule of law. His address came after…
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Morocco 2025: Flamingos to Remain in Camp For Match With Algeria
Nigeria’s star girl Shakirat Moshood races away from South African defender Bonolo Mokoma during Saturday’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying match in Ikenne-Remo. By Dianabasi Effiong Nigeria’s U17 Girls, Flamingos, are to remain in camp as they countenance the final round of qualification series for this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals. They…
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2026 World Cup Race: Super Eagles Say 3 Points on Friday is Non-Negotiable
Super Eagles at training in Kigali on Tuesday By Dianabasi Effiong Nigeria’s Super Eagles are not bothered by talks of Nigeria never having beaten Rwanda Senior Male national team in their country. This is as the team prepares for this March 21st crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali.…
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NUJ Celebrates CRS First Lady on UN Induction
CRS First Lady, Bishop Eyoanwan Bassey Otu. The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has described recent induction of the State’s First Lady, Bishop . Eyoanwan Bassey Otu into the prestigious UN 1000 African Women Network in New York as well deserved. In a congratulatory message signed by its Chairman, Comrade Archibong…
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UNICAL Should Eschew Corruption, Aspire to a World Class University, Fr. Bassey
Rev. Fr. Evaristus Bassey. By Anietie Akpan The Parish Priest of St. Mary Pro-Cathedral and former National Director of Caritas Nigeria, Fr. Evaristus Bassey, has challenged the University of Calabar to become a world class university. Speaking during an inter-denominational service recently, to mark the golden jubilee of the university and the 37th convocation, under…
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Unity in Diversity: Christians, Muslims Break Fast Together in Calabar
Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero (Centre), Dr. Beta Edu on his right and others breaking the Ramadan fast. By Anietie Akpan It was typical case of unity in diversity, as Christians led by the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Beta Edu and Muslims led by the Chairman of the University of Calabar…
