By Tony Nezianya The official opening ceremony for the 4th African Youth Games took place on Saturday night at the November 11th Stadium in Luanda on December 13, 2025. The opening ceremonies featured a march past, and the event was a vibrant spectacle. The speech of the ANOCA president of the Association of National Olympic…
LOC Chairman, Effiom Effiwatt (5th right) flanked by Talabi Okey Cross River FA Secretary (4th right) and local government coordinators at the briefing recently. By Kelvin Obambon The Standard Unity Football Tournament, otherwise known as the Suki Unity Cup, has been officially launched by the group, Standard Ambassadors. This is an initiative also referred to…
President Bola Tinubu. By Etim Etim Every week, President Tinubu faces a new problem. His Tinubu administration seems to be walking from one crisis to another every now and then. Is it negligence, incompetence or just bad luck? While security challenges are surging, the US is breathing down on him. At the moment, he’s dealing…
Special Adviser, General Duties and Chairman Special Advisers’ Forum, Barr. Ekpenyong Akiba. BY Dominic Kidzu The strength of a leader or lack thereof sometimes depends on his advisers and subordinates, especially in a complex framework such as government. This is why some chief executives are fastidious and very intentional about the people they entrust certain…
C’River government officials and the Mesotho Group after the signing ceremony. By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State Government has partnered with Mesotho Group for the construction of the Calabar Ultramodern International Market, a landmark project set to transform the city’s commercial landscape. The agreement, signed through a public-private partnership (PPP), represents a significant step…
By Dianabasi Effiong A 64-man team is currently representing Nigeria at the 4th Africa Youth Games in Luanda, Angola. Team Nigeria is participating in 13 of the 33 sports being offered at the event. According to the President, Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel, the competition is a qualifying event for the first…