Author: Anietie Akpan
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NCWS Urges Greater Female Representation in Politics
From L-R: The Secretary, NUJ, Mr. Mike Abang, former chapter President, Rev. Grace Ekanem, Chairman, President NCWS, Rt. Hon. Mrs. Marjorie Asuquo, NUJ Chairman, Comrade Archibong Bassey and others. By Ita Williams, Calabar The President of the Cross River State Chapter of the National Council for Women Society (NCWS), Rt. Hon. Mrs. Marjorie Asuquo, has…
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Amaju Pinnick Narrowly Loses FIFA Council Seat
Amaju Pinnick. By Dianabasi Effiong Nigeria’s candidate, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, narrowly failed to retain his FIFA Council seat, losing by a single vote at the poll that took place as part of the 14th CAF Extraordinary Congress in Cairo, Egypt on Wednesday. The former NFF President scored 28 votes, one short of both Ahmed Yahya…
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Make Political Offices Less Attractive Financially in Nigeria, Political Scientists
By Anietie Akpan For any meaningful change to take place in Nigeria, Political Scientists have called for the need to make political offices less attractive financially. In a Communique signed by the Chairman, Dr. Sunday Ibanga and Secretary, Dr. Benson Udom of the Nigerian Political Science Association –South -South Zone,at the end of a…
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OPINION : Natasha in New York City
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. By Sam Akpe Did you watch her addressing the global community in New York? Her voice evoked instant compassion. Her feminine demeanour stirred anticipated non-verbal sympathy. Then, she sobbed, and that immediately brought the hall to a pin-drop empathy. Dramatically, hot tears tumbled down her dreamy face. Cameras clicked. Emotions gripped the audience.…
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Hope Rises for Homeless Children in Calabar as Cross River Government Plans Rehabilitation
Special Adviser to the Governor on General Duties, Barr. Ekpenyong Akiba. By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to addressing the persistent challenge of homeless children, commonly referred to as Skolombo, in Calabar through a comprehensive rehabilitation initiative championed by the Office of the Wife of the Governor. Speaking…
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Governor Umo Eno’s Windfall in Akwa Ibom
Gov. Umo Eno By Osondu Ahirika A bonus. Unexpected and unanticipated. Irregular by all dimensions of execution. A surprising spin and the downpour of blessings. I can also call it a lottery for the good people of Akwa Ibom. For those who gained from this unprecedented giveaway, it was a windfall from the Hilltop Mansion.…
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Chelle Names Ekong, Lookman, Osimhen, 20 Others for Rwanda, Zimbabwe
By Dianabasi Effiong Super Eagles Head Coach Éric Sékou Chelle has named goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Kayode Bankole; defenders William Ekong, Calvin Bassey and Olaoluwa Aina; midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi; and forwards Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen and Simon Moses in his final list of 23 players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying…
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FRSC Seeks NUJ Collaboration to Enhance Road Safety in Cross River
From L-R; the State Secretary of NUJ, Mr Mike Abang; the Sector Commander, Joseph W. Toby, NUJ Chairman, Comrade Archibong Bassey and Deputy Corps Commander in charge of Policy, Research and Statistics, UA Bassey during the visit. By Ita Williams, Calabar The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring safer roads…
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Municipal Chairman Flags Off School Needs Assessment, Free Book Support Programme
By Anietie Akpan In a bold step towards improving education in Calabar Municipality, the Chairman of Calabar Municipal Council, Apostle James Anam, has flagged off the first phase of an on the spot needs assessment for 24 Primary Schools in Calabar Municipality. This was contained in a release dated March 11 by the Chief Press…
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Gov. Otu Embarks on Three-Week Annual Leave, C’River Assembly Accepts
Gov. Bassey Otu. By Itam Offor Cross River Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has communicated to the State Legislative Assembly that he will commence an annual leave from March 11 to April 8. Accordingly, the State House of Assembly on March 11, accepted the communication from the governor for the three weeks annual leave. In…
