Author: Anietie Akpan
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UNICEF, Cross River Govt, Decry Low Rate Of Exclusive Breastfeeding In The State
A cross section of over 500 breastfeeding mothers in Cross River state breastfeeding their babies simultaneously for one minute at the ceremony in Calabar on Monday. By Anietie Akpan United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Cross River State Government, have decried the low rate of exclusive breastfeeding in the state and Nigeria at large.…
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Cross River Govt Thanks Residents For Shunning #Endbadgovernance Protest
Commissioner For Information, Mr. Erasmus Ekpang By Anietie Akpan Çross River state government under the leadership of the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has expressed profound and sincere gratitude to the entire people and residents of the state for shunning the call for nationwide protest tagged ‘10 Days of Rage’ to #ENDBADGOVERNANCE…
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Rural Women In Cross River Embrace Mangrove Conservation, Climate Justice Initiative
Women of Ikot Ekong community in Akpabuyo LGA during the Town Hall meeting by NRWDI. By Anietie Akpan Rural women in Cross River State , Southern Nigeria have resolved to come together to protect and regenerate the mangrove as they brainstormed on the issues of mangrove conservation. The women made this commitment at two Town…
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FIFA Partners Homeless World Cup Foundation
The world football governing body, FIFA, has signed a partnership agreement with the Homeless World Cup Foundation (HWCF) to tackle social challenges. HWCF is a global networking foundation that brings together nearly 70 grassroot organisations that are using football to tackle homelessness and social isolation around the world. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for…
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Why Many Reforms Fail In Nigeria? – A Foundation’s Search For Answers Reveals Startling Reasons
From Left: Minister of Finance, Wale Edun; Chairman of Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede; Executive Director of the Foundation, Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede; Incoming Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack; Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu and Minister of Communications & Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani at the Workshop. OPINION By Olufemi…
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Socio-Economic Quagmire: Gov. Eno Charges Churches On Continuous Prayer For Peace, Progress
Governor Umo Eno (R) in a handshake with the Prelate and Moderator of the General Assembly, His Eminence, Ekpenyong Akpanika. By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has charged the Christian community to intensify prayers for Nigeria as it was critical to get the country out of its current socio- economic challenges.…
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Wigwe University Set To Transform Tertiary Education
Vice Chancellor, Wigwe University, Prof Marwan Al-Akaidi. OPINION By Etim Etim It is reassuring that the Board of Trustees, Governing Council and other stakeholders of Wigwe University are working hard to sustain the university and fulfil the vision of its founder, Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe, who passed away with his son and wife in such a…
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#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Protest In Calabar : Matters Arising
Barr. James Ibor, Principal Counsel, BRCI (middle), pose with Comrade Jonathan Ugbal (R), and other arrested but released protesters. By Ita Williams The EndBadGovernanceInNigeria by a handful of protesters on August 1, kicked started their match peacefully at the Mary Slessor roundabout by Marian road Calabar, Cross River state chanting solidarity songs despite the heavy…
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Apathy Greets Protest In Calabar, Police Arrest Journalists, Activists, Others, Later Released
By Ita Williams, Calabar The #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest in Calabar, Cross River state on August 1, was scanty as most streets in Calabar were empty while the banks and few other businesses remained closed. But the city of Calabar, remained generally peaceful on the first day of the nationwide protest. However the arrest of the…
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Gov Eno’s Aides In Uyo Unite To Champion Inclusivity In Arise Agenda
A cross section of dignitaries at the meeting Aides to Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, under the aegis of the College of Personal Aides to the Governor (COPA) in Uyo Local Government Area, have come together to uphold fairness and accessibility in social intervention initiatives spanning across the 14 wards in Uyo. This…
