Hope Rises for Homeless Children in Calabar as Cross River Government Plans Rehabilitation

Special Adviser to the Governor on General Duties, Barr. Ekpenyong Akiba. By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to addressing the persistent challenge of homeless children, commonly referred to as Skolombo, in Calabar through a comprehensive rehabilitation initiative championed by the Office of the Wife of the Governor. Speaking…

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Nine Years of Dr Betta Edu Unparalleled 23,659 Scholarships for every child in her ward In Cross River state

…Describes Gesture As Service to God For nearly a decade, Dr Betta Edu has steadfastly covered the school fees for every child in her ward, Adadama in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State which amounts to 23,659 scholarship so far. She does not pay fees alone, she religiously shares exercise books, school bags…

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NHRC Trains Task Teams on Protection of IDPs, Refugees  

By Our Reporter The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has organised a 2-day Inception/Orientation Training for Task Teams of the 2025 NHRC/UNHCR Project on Protection of Forcibly Displaced Persons (FDPS) for the South South zone. NHRC’s Executive Secretary, Tony Ojukwu, who spoke in Calabar during the opening ceremony of the workshop, Tuesday, said the training…

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Hope Waddell at 130: NSCC Recognizes Alumni for Lifelong Contributions

Some of the Honourees. By Ita Williams, Calabar The National Senior Citizens Center (NSCC) has honoured 50 distinguished alumni from the Hope Waddell Training Institution. This is done in commemoration of the institution’s 130th anniversary, recognizing them as senior citizens of Nigeria. The investiture ceremony which promotes intergenerational learning and youth mentoring, was held on…

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