Author: Anietie Akpan
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Tinubu’s Visit To Enugu Reassuring – Group
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu By Dianabasi Effiong The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) has described President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to Enugu state as a positive development indicating his readiness to unite the country and ensure that no part is ignored. This was made known in a statement signed by its Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi, and Secretary,…
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2025 Armed Forces Inter-Denominational Service: Otu Calls for Harmony, Support of Veterans
As Cross River holds an inter-denominational service in commemoration of the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, the State Governor, Prince Bassey Otu, has charged the citizenry and, by extension, Nigerians, to remain committed to the values of sacrifice, service, and unity. Otu, who gave the charge on Sunday at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Navy…
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Towards a Cohesive Security Approach (2)
AIG. Tunde Johnson Ogunsakin (Rtd) OPINION By Sam Akpe, Abuja In this concluding part of the narrative on the inevitability of inter-agency collaboration on security, Tunde Johnson Ogunsakin recalls practical experiences during his days in the police force where intelligence-sharing and teamwork produced unimpeachable results. Citing available evidence, the retired AIG reminded the gathering that…
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Okpo Calls For “A New Beginning” At Akwa United FC Fasting, Prayer Session
Evangelist Solomon Okpo delivering his sermon while a veteran sports Journalist and Chairman Akwa United FC, Mr. Paul Bassey (sitting), others pay rap attention. By Solomon Okpo, Uyo. Evangelist Solomon Okpo delivered a powerful exhortation titled “A New Beginning of the Year 2025″ during the second Friday of Akwa United FC’s fasting and prayer session,…
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Towards a Cohesive Security Approach (1)
AIG. Tunde Johnson Ogunsakin (Rtd). OPINION By Sam Akpe, Abuja Two books were billed for presentation on that day. One of them was entitled: The Power of Information Sharing: Antidote to Nigeria’s Security Threats. That title instantly attracted my attention as I looked at the invitation card. Then I noticed something else. Tunde Johnson Ogunsakin,…
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Technical Writing: A Practical Guide. Vol. 1 & 2.
BOOK REVIEW Book Title: Technical Writing: A Practical Guide. Vol. 1 & 2. Author – Charles Effiong Ph.D Reviewer – Osondu Ahirika Sometime in November 2024, I received two complimentary copies of two books from renowned scholar, Dr Charles Effiong. Technical Writing: A Practical Guide is a brilliantly written expressionist textbook that comes in…
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Mercy Akide Offers Scholarship Opportunities to Nigerian Girls
Mercy and the girls at training By Akanimo Kufre 1999 Winner of CAF African Woman Player of the Year, Mercy Akide Udoh was in Uyo on Wednesday to give back to society as the festive season winds down. Mercy in the company of her husband, Mr. Colins Udoh and the crew organized a scouting camp…
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Governor Otu Mourns Demise of His Commissioner
Late Hon. Abubakar Robert Ewa By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the passing of his Commissioner for Tourism and Culture, Hon. Abubakar Robert Ewa The Commissioner died in a private medical facility on Wednesday evening after participating in the State Executive Council meeting, where…
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Cross River Partners UNICEF, Flags Off Big Catch Up Routine Immunization
Gov. Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan In it avowed aim to eradicate diseases amongst children in Cross River State, the State Primary Health Care Development Agency (CRSPHDA) in collaboration with the ministry of health and their partners on Tuesday in Calabar flagged off big catch up routine immunization programme. The state is partnering with the…
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Within 16 Months In Office, Otu Pays Off N70 Billion Of Inherited Debt
Governor Bassey Otu By Anietie Akpan Cross River state government under the leadership of Governor Bassey Otu, has so far paid off about N70 billion of its inherited debt in just 16 months in office. The State Commissioner for Finance, Mr Michael Odere, said this during an interactive session on Tuesday evening Governor Bassey Otu…
