Author: Anietie Akpan
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Uyo Principal Welcomes Two U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Team Players
Principal, Comsecom, Mrs. Mary Okon (Centre front row) with Deborah Bassey (R), Inyene Umoh (L) and others at the reception in Uyo on Wednesday. By Akanimo Kufre, Uyo Wednesday morning was another exciting moment for students and teachers at the Community Secondary Commercial School (Comsecom), Ibiaku Itam, Uyo, Akwa Ibom state as they welcomed another…
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A’Ibom: Police Nab 13-Year-Old Boy With Pistol
By Dianabasi Effiong, Uyo The Police Command in Akwa Ibom State says it apprehended a 13-year-old boy with a pistol in Eket. The teenager is suspected to have used the pistol to threaten fellow pupils in St. Paul Primary School Ikot Ibiok Eket in Eket Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner of…
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Cross River Committed to Restore Devastated Mangroves, Governor Otu
Gov. Bassey Otu receiving a plaque from the DG/CEO of the National Council on Climate Change Secretariat, Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe in his office…recently. By Anietie Akpan Governor, Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to tackling climate change, emphasizing the urgent need for mangrove restoration. Speaking during the courtesy call…
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Cross River Takes Electricity to Rural Communities
Gov. Bassey Otu . By Anietie Akpan In a bold step towards rural electrification, the Cross River State Government, under the leadership of Governor Senator Bassey Otu, has taken delivery of 10,000 solar home systems to power remote communities across the state. A press release dated February 4, by the Chief Press Secretary to the…
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Herbert Wigwe: One Year After
Herbert Wigwe OPINION By Tunde Ogunseitan Next Monday, February 10, marks one year since Herbert Wigwe, his wife Chizoba, their son Chizi, and their friend, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, tragically lost their lives in a helicopter accident in Southern California, United States. The crash occurred over the Mojave Desert between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Friday,…
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Rejoinder: SEMA, Cross River State is Accountable and Not Led by Unscrupulous Individuals, SEMA DG
By Antigha Edem Gill It is crucial to address the sweeping accusations leveled by Agba Jalingo against SEMA, which is currently under my stewardship as the Director General. My assumption of the DG role at SEMA Cross River State commenced on November 7, 2024, and my leadership has consistently upheld accountability and responsibility in executing…
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NOC Inaugurates a Safeguard Commission
By Dianabasi Effiong Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has inaugurated a Safeguard Commission to promote Safe Sport in the country. This was made known in a statement by Tony Nezianya, the NOC’s Spokesperson. Nezianya also stated that the new commission was in line with the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) commitment to create a safe sporting…
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S’South Deputy Govs Condole Akwa Ibom Deputy Governor Over Daughter’s Death
Left to right: Deputy Governors of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, Rivers State, Prof. Ngozi Odu, Bayelsa State, Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Akwa Ibom State, Sen. Akon Eyakenyi and Cross River State, Rt. Hon Peter Odey in a photograph immediately after the condolence visit to Sen Eyakenyi on Monday at Government House, Uyo. By Dianabasi Effiong,…
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Governor Otu Signs Amended Cross River Local Government Law
Gov. Bassey Otu Signing the amended Cross River Local Government Law. By Anietie Akpan Governor Bassey Otu has signed into law the amended Cross River Local Government Law. This, he said is a significant legislative milestone aimed at enhancing grassroots governance and service delivery in the state. Speaking at the signing ceremony held at his…
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Calabar Municipal Council Declares as Illegal Activities of Street Naming Agents
Chairman, Calabar Municipal Council, Rt Hon James Anam By Anietie Akpan Calabar Municipal Council has declared as illegal activities of some persons going about extorting money from members of the public for street naming. A statement on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary of the Council, Mr. Oqua Etim said the attention of the Mayor…
