Author: Anietie Akpan
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Checking Desert Encroachment is a Fight For All Africans, Onyeme
Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme planting a tree. By Dianabasi Effiong The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, has called for collective efforts against desert encroachment to ensure the preservation and protection of the environment for future generations. Onyeme who made the call on Tuesday during a tree planting session…
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CRHA Assures Investors of Conducive Business Environment
The MD, Faith Plant, Mr Michael Asuquo (4th from L), Chairman, House Committee on Special Projects…Hon Samuel Neji Abang (5th from L) and others during the visit. By Itam Offor The Chairman, House Committee on Special Projects, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Religious Matters, Hon Samuel Neji Abang has restated the 10th Assembly’s commitment to…
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NFF Congratulates Bassey, Danladi on Govt Appointments
By Dianabasi Effiong The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has congratulated Etubom Paul Bassey and Chief Isaac Danladi, two eminent members of the Nigeria football family, on their appointments as commissioners by the Akwa Ibom State and Nasarawa State governments respectively. “These appointments are, no doubt, just reward for the excellent contributions that these two illustrious…
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WHO Pledges Continuous Synergy to Boost PHC in Calabar Municipality
Mayor of Calabar, Apostle James Anam. By Anietie Akpan The World Health Organization (WHO) has reiterated its commitment on continous synergy with Calabar Municipality to boost Primary Health Care (PHC) system in Calabar Municipality WHO made the commitment during an advocacy visit to the Council as contained in a press release dated February 24, by…
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Lassa Fever Claims One in Cross River, State on High Alert
CRS Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk. By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State government has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa Fever in Obubra Local Government Area (LGA of the state), following the death of a 30-year-old male farmer from Unincha community. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, announced the outbreak…
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Cross River NUJ Unveils Hall of Fame, Honour’s Past Leaders, Celebrates Chairman’s Birthday
One of the honoured past Chairmen, Elder Willie Etim Okokon, showing off his portrait. By Ita Williams, Calabar In a landmark event aimed at preserving the legacy of journalism in Cross River State, the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Cross River State Council recently unveiled its Hall of Fame under the theme, “Honoring Legends, Preserving…
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A’Ibom: Umo Eno Assigns Portfolios to 25 new Commissioners, 2 Special Advisers
Gov. Umo Eno. By Dianabasi Effiong, Uyo Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State on Monday, February 24, assigned portfolios to 25 newly appointed Commissioners and two Special Advisers in the state. According to a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Enobong Uwah, the governor assigned the portfolios following their swearing-in on February 24.…
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Lp In Disarray As Over 1,500 Members Join APC In Solidarity With Hon. Akiba
In a remarkable display of unity and purpose, over 1,500 members of the Labour Party (LP) have officially declared their defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 8, Calabar Municipality. A statement from “The Bridge Media”, said this significant move underscores their unwavering support for the visionary leadership of Rep. Bassey Akiba, Member,…
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Abi, Yakurr Score High in Sanitation Exercise Compliance
By: Sylvia Okoi Abi and Yakurr Local Government Areas have shown exceptional compliance with Cross River State’s monthly sanitation exercise. Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Moses Osogi, who gave the pass mark Saturday, during the February edition of the State Wide Environmental sanitation exercise, praised the areas’ effort which has led to a high level of…
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OPINION: Shyngle Wigwe: The Burden of A Grandfather
Pastor Shyngle Wigwe By Biodun Bello At over 90, this is not how Pastor Shyngle Wigwe had planned to spend the last few years of his long life. For the last 30 years, he’s been living a good life in a peaceful retirement, enjoying the support and benevolence of his industrious and wealthy second…
