Author: Anietie Akpan
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Otu Out to Reactivate Songhai Farms, Starch-Making Plant, Others
Gov. Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan The long abandoned Songhai Farm in Itigidi, Abi Local Government Area (LGA), the Starch-making plant in Ochon, Obubra LGA and others in Cross River State will soon be reactivated. This is consistent with Governor Bassey Otu’s effort to consolidate on his administration’s policy on developing and revitalizing the agricultural…
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Project Inspection: Gov. Otu Reaffirms Commitment to Grassroots Development
Gov. Bassey Otu during the inspection. By Anietie Akpan Governor Bassey Edet Otu has reiterated his administration’s dedication to grassroots development and community engagement following a recent visit to inspects projects in central and northern parts of state. The inspection visit, according to a release by his Chief Press Secretary, Nsa Gill, took the Governor…
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Valentine Gift: Governor Eno Inaugurates Patience Umo Eno Antenatal Complex at UUTH
Gov. Umo Eno commissioning the complex, assisted by the Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady, Lady Helen Eno Obareki (R) and the CMD, UUTH, Professor Emem Bassey (L) on Friday. By Anietie Akpan The Patience Umo Eno Antenatal Complex in the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, UUTH, in Uyo, has been inaugurated by…
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Approval of N758bn Pension Backlog Reflects Tinubu’s Commitment to Senior Citizens’ Welfare -TMSG
President Bola Tinubu. By Dianabasi Effiong The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has commended President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a N758bn bond to offset outstanding pension liabilities for retired federal civil servants. According to the group, the approval is also proof of President Tinubu’s sense of care and compassion for people. It is a practical…
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NAWOJ Charges C’River Govt to Address Issues of Street Children in Calabar
Cross River NAWOJ celebrating with the vulnerable children of Calabar By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State Chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has called on the state government to take urgent steps in addressing the issues of street children in Calabar. For the vulnerable children, it was a rare opportunity to…
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Conflict of Roles Challenge For Security Agencies, Says PSC Chairman
Chairman PSC, DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd). By Dianabasi Effiong The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd), has identified intra and inter-service conflict, the politicization of crime and security issues, and conflict of roles as major challenges confronting the security agencies in due process and application of the criminal justice system. This…
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GIFA Gives Scorecard
One thematic area in Golden Initiative for All (GIFA) that focuses on the advancement of the economic, political and social status of women is Women Empowerment. The objectives include creating an enabling environment for the economic empowerment of Akwa Ibom women, addressing barriers to women’s effective participation as well as advocacies against harmful traditional practices.…
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Cross River Strengthens TB Control with Motorcycle Distribution
The 36 motorcycles for TB Supervisors and Assistants across the state’s 18 LGAs. By Kingsley Agim In a decisive move to strengthen tuberculosis (TB) control and expand healthcare access, the Cross River State Ministry of Health has reinforced its commitment to an integrated care model, ensuring that TB and HIV patients receive comprehensive treatment from…
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Bullish Renovation Projects, Others Within 100 Days, Thrill Yakurr People
Executive Chairman, Yakurr LGA, Yibala Igri Inyang By Anietie Akpan The people of Yakurr Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River State have lauded the aggressive renovation projects in the council and empowerment programmes of the council executives led by Hon. Yibala Igri Inyang in barely 100 days in office. In an interview with Pillar…
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Governor Otu Justifies N46 billion Tax Payers’ Money With Bullish Road Projects in Calabar, Others
Gov. Bassey Otu (Centre) and his Deputy, Rt Hon Peter Odey (R) during the projects’ inspection on Thursday. By Anietie Akpan Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has justified the N46 billion Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) that accrued to the state within 18 months with a splash of road projects in Calabar metropolis. For…
