By Princewill Kingston Chinese expatriates operating in Nigeria, people of other ethnic nationalities and indeed Cross Riverians from all walks of life have attributed the prevailing peace and unity in Calabar and indeed all Cross River state to the pragmatic leadership dispositions of the Obong of Calabar, His Eminence Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V…
By Uno Onete The College of Health Technology, Calabar has matriculated 684 students in her 18th matriculation ceremony amidst pomp and pageantry. The matriculation took place last week at the college’s premises with a mammoth crowd in attendance. In his remarks at the occasion, the Visitor to the college, Governor Bassey Otu, applauded the high…
By Dianabasi Effiong Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State says his administration is set to attract an institution of higher learning to Opobo Town to drive sustainable academic and economic growth in the area. The Governor also promised to ensure the reclamation of land to create more space that would accommodate critical infrastructure, promote and…
By Ita Williams A coalition of civil society organizations (CSOs) has raised concerns over the increased presence of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) products in Nigerian markets, and therefore called on the federal and state governments to legislate against GMO products to safeguard public health and ensure environmental sustainability. The group, which staged a peaceful protest…
By Magnus Effiong The Alumni Association of St Patrick’s College Ikot Ansa, Calabar, has called on relevant authorities to work towards returning the institution to a boarding school for boys only. The National President of the Association, His Majesty Edidem Etim C.D Abia, who is also the Attah Ekid Afid in Akwa Ibom state, said…
Representative of Wife of Mr President and Rivers State Coordinator of Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Lady Valerie Siminalayi Fubara (2nd left); President, University of Port Harcourt Women’s Association and wife of the Vice Chancellor, Prof Udeme Georgewill (left); Huawei representative, Dr Nihilola Fafori (2nd right); and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), UNIPORT, Prof Iyeopu Siminalayi (right); during…