Author: Anietie Akpan
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OPINION : Nigeria Judiciary On The Brink From Corruption, Prof. Oditah, SAN
Professor Fidelis Oditah, SAN. Professor Fidelis Oditah, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and King’s Counsel (KC) in the United Kingdom, provided a thorough analysis of the escalating legal and political crises in Rivers State. Professor Oditah delved into the complexities of governance, constitutional law, and judicial independence, raising alarm over the integrity of Nigeria’s institutions…
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500 Constituents Benefit from Senator Jarigbe’s Free Health Insurance Initiative
By Kingsley Agim Poised to improve healthcare accessibility, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe of Cross River North Senatorial District, has funded a one-year free health insurance coverage for 500 constituents across the five Local Government Areas of his district. The initiative, #JariCare Health Insurance, is designed to provide unhindered access to quality medical care, ensuring that…
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OPINION: How to Stop the Government Technical College Ewet/Uyo High School Brawls
Commissioner of Education, Akwa Ibom State, Prof. Ubong Essien Umoh. By Osondu Ahirika The occasional clashes between Students of Secondary Schools in Uyo have sadly become a subculture. It is no more a question of why they fight but when the next brawl will ensue. Four Secondary Schools have earned this notoriety. Government Technical College…
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WOCCIMA Recognizes Cross River First Lady as MSME Champion of Nigeria
By Anietie Akpan The Women Chamber of Commerce Industry, Mines and Agriculture (WOCCIMA) has bestowed the MSME Champion of Nigeria award upon First Lady of Cross River State, Dr. Eyoanwan Bassey Otu. The award is in acknowledgment of her impactful work in strengthening women-owned businesses and driving economic growth. “This award is a testament to…
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Police Arrest ‘Apostle’, Alleged Killer of His 16-Year-Old Daughter
By Anietie Akpan Police in Nigeria have arrested ‘Apostle’ Ubong Bassey Etim for the alleged murder of his 16-year-old daughter, a child with Down Syndrome. This was contained in a press release by Safe Child Africa. The suspect had earlier alleged that the deceased was a witch and a snake. Safe Child Africa shared the…
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The Artifact: Hits Cinemas Nationwide March 21 – Director
By Dianabasi Effiong “The Artifact”, an action-packed adventure movie, is set to hit cinemas nationwide from March 21 2025! This highly anticipated adventure-laden movie is directed by one of Nollywood’s leading visionary greats, Tolu Awobiyi, a.k.a. LordTanner. It promises to take audiences on a gripping and thrilling, jaw-dropping adventure across Nigeria. “The Artifact” follows the…
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Hope Waddell at 130: NSCC Recognizes Alumni for Lifelong Contributions
Some of the Honourees. By Ita Williams, Calabar The National Senior Citizens Center (NSCC) has honoured 50 distinguished alumni from the Hope Waddell Training Institution. This is done in commemoration of the institution’s 130th anniversary, recognizing them as senior citizens of Nigeria. The investiture ceremony which promotes intergenerational learning and youth mentoring, was held on…
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South South Teams Prevail as Champions of 6th NCF/PwC National U17 Cricket Championship Finals
The victorious South South teams By Akanimo Kufre Again, the South South female and male Cricket teams extended their quality performances over South East and South West at the Abuja finals to emerge 6th edition Champions. Earlier on Sunday, the South South female team defeated South East females by 9 wickets. Glory Okolo took 4…
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Do Not Domicile Local Government Money With CBN, Says ALGON
By Anietie Akpan The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has charged the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) not to allow the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to take control of money of all the 774 Local Governments (LGs) in the country from the federation account. The sub-committee of the Secretary to the…
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International Women’s Day: Bishop Eyoanwan Otu Impacts on Ikom Women, Thousands of Lives
First Lady of Cross River State, Bishop Eyoanwan Otu. By Anietie Akpan The wife of the Governor and First Lady of Cross River State, Bishop Eyoanwan Otu, has, in commemoration of this year’s International Women’s Day celebration, touched the lives of women and thousands of others in Ikom Local Government Area (LGA) of the state…
