Author: Anietie Akpan
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OPINION: Ebom-Ndibe Bridge and Federal Highway – Sen. Eteng Williams’ Intervention, a Reality
Sunny Udeh at the project site. By Sunny Udeh There is something huge and positive happening in Cross River State that has been under the radar. Away from the political bickerings that have resurfaced in the social media space in the State, there is a massive Federal Government project that is ongoing in the Central…
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Vice-Chancellor of FUOYE, Prof. Fasina is on Leave, Not Suspended
Pro Chancellor and Chairman, FUOYE Governing Council, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN. By Anietie Akpan Contrary to some media reports, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina is not suspended. Reports in some media (not Pillar Today) had reported that the Vice Chancellor was suspended at the instance of the Minister…
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“Sweet Mother” Street Wears a New Look in Ikom
Executive Chairman, Ikom LGA; Pst. Mercy Nsor. By Anietie Akpan Palliative actions are currently ongoing in some major streets across the Ikom metropolis, thereby bringing immediate succour and ease of travel to commuters. A press release from the Office of the Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Executive Chairman of Ikom Local Government…
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OPINION : Democratic Republic of Congo: Contradictions, Agony And Implications For Pan Africanism
By Etim Etim Although the rest of Africa seems to have forgotten about the crisis and wars in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), some scholars, intellectuals and thinkers from the continent are continually engrossed in finding the pathways to resolving the perennial problems in the continent’s largest country. Last weekend, they came together to…
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President Federation Cup: Insurance Engage Rangers
By Dianabasi Effiong Former champions Bendel Insurance and Enugu Rangers will light up the Lagos Waterfront on Wednesday. The encounter is regarded by pundits as the star match of the Round of 16 of the men’s competition of this year’s President Federation Cup. The two teams met in two of the most memorable final matches…
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Cross River, Akwa Ibom Axis 65-kilometre Stretch of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Flags Off
Minister for Works, David Umahi (3rd from left), Governor Bassey Otu (2nd from left), Senator, representing Cross River South Senatorial District, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong (1st from left) and others during the flag off ceremony of the 65km section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway in Cross River. By Anietie Akpan The 65-kilometre stretch of the Cross…
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Akwa Ibom Human Capital Devt. Plan Is a Template For Each State to Emulate, VP Shettima
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima (4th from left), Gov. Umo Eno (5th from left) and others unveiling the HCD strategic plan in Uyo. By Anietie Akpan Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima has applauded the audacious investments in human capital development by Governor Umo Eno in Akwa Ibom State, saying he is worthy of…
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Trigger Happy Police Inspector in Calabar, Dismissed From Service
By Anietie Akpan The trigger happy Police officer who shot and killed one person and injured two others in Calabar, Cross River state, has been dismissed from service. Accordingly, the said officer, Inspector, Effiong Bassey, has been charged to court, and remanded at Afokang Correctional Centre. Briefing some newsmen at the Cross River State Police…
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Rescind State of Emergency in Rivers State – Ebri
Comrade James Ebri. By Anietie Akpan Former National Vice Chairman South-South, Democratic Front for a People’s Federation (DFPF), Comrade James Ebri, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately rescind the decision imposing a State of emergency in Rivers State and the accompanying suspension of the Governor, his Deputy and the Members of the Rivers…
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Gov Otu, Wife, APC Chairman Welcome Former PDP Dep. Governorship Candidate Into APC
L-R. Gov. Bassey Otu, his wife, Bishop Eyoanwan and Dr Emana Duke Ambroose-Amawhe at the ceremony. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, on Sunday formally received the 2023 Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) in the state, Dr Emana Duke Ambroose-Amawhe into the All Progressives Congress (APC).…
