Author: Anietie Akpan
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Border Dispute: UN Lauds Nigeria, Cameroon for Implementing ICJ’s Ruling
By Dianabasi Effiong The United Nations (UN) has commended the Republics of Nigeria and Cameroon for their commitments towards implementing the International Court of Justice (ICJ’s) ruling on their border dispute. Leonardo Simão, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel, said this while speaking at the 5th Lake Chad Governors’ Forum…
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Gov. Otu’s Chief of Staff, Six Commissioners Honoured with National Leadership Awards
Chief of Staff to Cross River State Governor, Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar (4th from R), Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Chief Perry Opara (3rd R) and others at the award ceremony. By Anietie Akpan The Chief of Staff to Cross River State Governor, Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar, alongside seven State Commissioners, have been honoured with the prestigious…
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PSC Approves Immediate Retirement of Officers Above 60 Years in Service
By Dianabasi Effiong The Police Service Commission (PSC) rose from its first extraordinary meeting with the approval for the immediate retirement of senior Police Officers who have spent more than 35 years in service and those above 60 years of age. This was made known in a statement on Friday by Ikechukwu Ani, the…
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Traditional Ruler Reassures on Commitment to Corps Members’ Safety in A’Ibom
The Paramount Ruler of Uyo, Edidem Sylvanus Effiong Okon, with some Corps members. By Dianabasi Effiong, Uyo The Paramount Ruler of Uyo, Edidem Sylvanus Effiong Okon, has reassured Corps members posted to Akwa Ibom State of their safety. Okon said this when the Akwa Ibom Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mr Sam…
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FG Awards 113 Water Contracts, Completes 40 Projects in 2024, Says Minister
By Dianabasi Effiong, Uyo The Federal Government awarded 113 water contracts and completed 40 of such contracts in the last year across Nigeria, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, said in Uyo. The Minister made this known at the 31st Regular Meeting of the National Council on Water Resources and Sanitation…
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Tawasimi Assumes Duty as Commander, 2 Brigade
By Dianabasi Effiong, Uyo Brig.-Gen. Alexander Tawasimi has assumed duty as the 44th Commander of 2 Brigade Nigerian Army at the brigade headquarters, Mbiokporo Military Cantonment, Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. This is contained in a statement by Lt. Adebowale Adejimi, the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, 2…
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Cross River Government Suspends Activities of Socio-Cultural Group, Nkot Mbok Indefinitely
Gov. Bassey Otu By Anietie Akpan, Cross River State government has suspended the activities of a socio-cultural group, Nkot Mbok indefinitely. The state government had earlier, January 24, 2025, suspended the planned activities of Nkot Mbok in Calabar amid security concerns. In statement from the Office of the State Security Adviser, Governor’s Office, dated January…
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PSC Leadership Visits Senate President, Akpabio Calls For More Police Recruitment
Senate President, Chief Godswill Akpabio (R) and Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd), By Dianabasi Effiong The leadership of the Police Service Commission (PSC) has paid a courtesy visit to the Senate President, Chief Godswill Akpabio, calling for more recruitment exercises in the face of security challenges in Nigeria. The Chairman of the…
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Your Father Left As a Fulfilled Man, Gov Eno Consoles the Akwatangs
Representative of the Gov. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Mrs Ime Akpan (4th from R. front row) and others during the condolence visit. By Anietie Akpan The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has commiserated with the family of the late Elder Udeme Ebukiba Akwatang,father of the National Chairman of the United Evangelical…
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CRSHA Applauds Governor Otu’s Transformative Projects
By Anietie Akpan In a resounding show of support, the Cross River State House of Assembly (CRSHA) has commended Governor Bassey Otu for his visionary leadership and development strides across the state. This glowing endorsement came during an oversight visit recently to assess ongoing and completed projects spearheaded by the state’s Ministry of Works.…
