Author: Anietie Akpan
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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).…
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Misleading ‘10-Year Rule’ Report Sparks Controversy Over Unical VC Selection
By Anietie Akpan Smarting from its recent 50 year anniversary celebration, the University of Calabar (Unical) neck deep in fresh crisis over the selection process of a new Vice Chancellor. This is so as some stakeholders have raised alarm over attempts by some professors and the University’s Governing Council to introduce a mandatory 10-year post-professorial…
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Gov Umo Eno Mourns Former Eagles’ Stars
Charles Bassey (left) and Christian Chukwu. By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno,PhD, has received with regrets the news of the demise of Akwa Ibom born former national football team legends, Charles Bassey, and Skipper Christian Chukwu Both men passed on Saturday, April 12, 2025 in their respective cities, Eket in Akwa…
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NFF Deeply Saddened’ by Demise of 1980 AFCON Winner, Charles Bassey
Late Charles Bassey. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says it is ‘deeply saddened’ by the death on Saturday of another member of the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations-winning Green Eagles squad, Charles Bassey. He was 71. A statement by the NFF Communications Department, said, Bassey died after protracted illness in his native town of Eket,…
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Gov. Eno, Akwa Ibom State Bag Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce Awards
The State Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Umanah (right) and the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media, Lagos, Mr. Michael Effiong James displaying the awards. By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom State and her Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, have bagged the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) Awards. The Governor was honoured with the…
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Attah, Oku Ibom, Others Congratulate Nana on 60th Birthday
Dr Udeme Nana Dr Udeme Nana, the founder of Uyo Book Club and father of the book club initiative in Akwa Ibom State has been described as a scholar with an uncommon passion for societal advancement. In several goodwill messages to him on his 60th birthday by prominent personalities like former Governor of Akwa Ibom…
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Rivers: Ibas Charges 23 LG Administrators on Financial Prudence
The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Adm. Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd). By Dianabasi Effiong The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Adm. Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), has charged the newly appointed Administrators of the 23 Local Government councils to be prudent in their financial dealings. Ibas, who gave the charge at a meeting with the appointed Administrators…
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Christian Chukwu: We Have Lost a Football Icon – Akpabio
Late Christian Chukwu By Anietie Akpan President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has described the death of the former captain of Nigeria’s Men’s National Football team; the Green Eagles, Mr Christian Chukwu, MFR, as the loss of a national and international football icon. Akpabio who stated this in a statement made available to newsmen on…
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Why We Had the EXCO Retreat, Gov. Eno
Gov. Eno briefing some newsmen on arrival at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo on Saturday. By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has listed reasons why the just concluded four day retreat in Lagos was necessary for the State Executive Council (EXCO) members. He said that the retreat was an opportunity…
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OPINION : Ovation as Commendations Continue to Trail Betta Edu’s Honours by UNICAL
Dr. Betta Edu (middle), showing off her award while the Vice Chancellor, UNICAL, Prof. Florence Obi (1st right) and others watch in admiration. By Rasheed Olanrewaju More than one and half decade after leaving the University of Calabar (Unical), medical school as a graduate of medicine, Dr. Betta Edu returned to the prestigious institution last…
