Author: Anietie Akpan
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Cross River Puts Infrastructure, Social Development Initiatives, Priority
L-R: Chairman of APC in CRS, Barr Alphonsus Eba, the Deputy Governor, Rt Hon Peter Odey and the State Commissioner for Works Mr. Pius Ankpo at the ceremony. By Anietie Akpan Cross River state government has reiterated her commitment to make infrastructure and social development Initiatives a priority. In this regards, the State Governor, Senator…
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Wanted: A Long-Term Development Plan For Akwa Ibom State
Gov. Umo Eno OPINION By Etim Etim About four decades after its creation, Akwa Ibom State urgently requires its first ever long-term development plan with a lifespan of 40 years, broken into four-year medium-term goals and designed in such a way that the whole state would be developed in a coordinated, systematical and well-planned fashion.…
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Paris 2024 Olympics: Waldrum Picks Ajibade, Nnadozie, Oshoala, 15 others
By Anietie Akpan Head Coach Randy Waldrum has picked captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, forward Asisat Oshoala and 15 others in his final list of Nigeria’s Super Falcons for this year’s Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in France. Squad members who are currently on holidays in Nigeria will join home-based players and team officials aboard…
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11 Cross River Communities Benefit From Section 3A Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
Governor Bassey Otu By Anietie Akpan 11 Cross River communities are beneficiaries of the Section 3A Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. This was announced the State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu in his appreciation letter to President Bola Tinubu dated 1st July, 2024 as contained in the press statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Comrade Nsa Gill. The…
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Construction Of Cross River Axis Of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Starts August, Otu Pledges Support
The Deputy Governor, Cross River State , Rt. Hon Peter Odey, (L) in a hand shake with the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, at the ceremony on Sunday. By Anietie Akpan Construction of the Cross River state axis of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Project will now start in August just as the state government…
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A’ibom Governor’s Wife Hosts Female Stakeholders, Strategizes Ahead Of LG Polls
Akwa bom State Governor’s Wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno, addressing women at the meeting. By Anietie Akpan Women in Akwa bom state led by the Governor’s Wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno have started strategizing towards the upcoming Local Government (LGA) elections in the state. Accordingly, she hosted female stakeholders, nominated LGA Coordinators and others to…
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16 Families In Akwa Ibom Benefit From Governor Eno’s Arise Compassionate Home Initiative
The aged widow Madam Iniema Isaac (middle) displaying her ceremonial cheque and assisted by government officials, relatives and others. By Anietie Akpan About 16 less privileged families in Akwa Ibom state have so far taken delivery of the Governor Umo Eno’s Arise Compassionate Home Initiative. In addition to the tastefully furnished homes, the sum of…
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Southern Governors Advocate For Fiscal Federalism, Devolution Of Power
By Anietie Akpan Southern Governors have thrown their weight behind the issue of fiscal federalism and devolution of power as they tinker with the idea of solid mineral control, establishment of state police and others. This was contained in a 17 point communique endorsed by the Ogun State Governor and Chairman, Southern Governors’ Forum, Prince…
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Akwa Ibom Govt. Releases N4.755 billion For Payment Of Gratuities, Others
Governor Umo Eno By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom state government has announced the immediate release of N4.755 billion for the payment of gratuities, bonuses and others to civil servants in the state. A press statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Ekerete Udoh, said this action by the state governor, Pastor Umo…
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Kenya Riots: Nigerians Are Watching
OPINION By Etim Etim This week has been particularly raw in Africa. The continent continues to face severe economic challenges, spending more on debt servicing than on health and education. But nothing evoked more emotions than the horror of policemen shooting at rioters on the streets of Nairobi as they protested against what they considered…