Olumide Oyedeji By Dianabasi Effiong The President of the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC), Engr. Habu Gumel, says the election of Nigeria’s Olumide Oyedeji as the Secretary-General of the World Olympians Association (WOA) is a significant milestone for the country. Oyedeji, who serves as the 3rd Vice President of the NOC and President of the Nigeria…
By Anietie Akpan It was tears of joy in various public primary and secondary schools in Calabar Municipality on Monday, January 19, as the implementation of the Rep. Bassey Akiba N100 Million Educational Support Programme for the 2025/2026 academic session commenced. The programme is sponsored by the Member representing Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency, Rep. Bassey…
Gov. Umo Eno. By Anietie Akpan Ekpene Obo Youth, in Esit Eket Local Government Area (LGA) of Akwa Ibom state, have sent a passionate message of appeal to the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, calling for the unconditional release of their daughter, Princess God’sown Udoito. The letter of appeal which was endorsed by the President…
By Akanimo Kufre The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ekem John, has lauded Governor Umo Eno’s establishment of the Akwa Ibom State Emergency Medical and Ambulance Services (AKISEMSAS) as a signature project in the state. Dr. John recently highlighted the major breakthroughs in the health sector of Akwa Ibom, including the Revised Essential…
By Anietie Akpan Calabar, the capital city of Cross River State, on Monday, January 19, recorded the first rain of the year 2026, raising farmers hope for early planting. Incidentally, the city also recorded the last rain of year 2025, on December 31, altering predictable weather conditions. This phenomenon is causing serious concern to environmentalists…
By Anietie Akpan Brief protest had on Monday morning, January 19, rocked the oil city of Eket in Eket Local Government Area (LGA) of Akwa Ibom State over the arrest, prosecution and detention of a social critic and daughter of the soil, Princess God’sown Udoito, despite heavy police presence and downpour. Pillar Today observed that…