By Dianabasi Effiong The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), in collaboration with the Directorate of Sports, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), would hold a Sports Administration Course (SAC) to strengthen governance and foster development within Nigeria’s sports sector. This introductory-level course is open to elected officials and staff members of National Olympic Committees (NOCs), National…
By Our Reporter The Obom Itiat Ikoneto Clan Council in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State has condemned the detention of one of its sons, Mr. Archibong Essien, describing it as unlawful and unjust. Mr. Essien is currently being held at the Afokang Correctional Facility in Calabar over allegations of making statements capable…
Stakeholders at the conference. By Kelvin Obambon The destruction of Cross River’s rainforest, the ‘largest’ remaining pristine forest in West Africa, is reaching a catastrophic level, prompting warning by stakeholders. They said without immediate action, the rainforests could vanish entirely within a few decades as it is estimated that from 2001 to date, Cross River…
L-R: Member Credential Committee, Affiong Ndem; Treasurer, Achiane Adams; Vice Chairman, Sunday Inah; Chairman, Archibong Bassey; Zone F Vice President, Opakah Dokubo; Chairman, Credential Committee, Florence Olouhu; Secretary, Mike Abang; Auditor, Benedine Tete Anam; Assist Secretary, Kingsley Agim and Secretary, Credential Committee, Ubon Ekanem. By Ita Williams, Calabar Comrade Archibong Bassey of the Nigerian Television…
New VC, UNICROSS, Professor Francisca Bassey. By Anietie Akpan University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), has gotten a new Vice Chancellor. She is Professor Francisca Bassey. The State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, approved the appointment of Professor Bassey as the substantive Vice Chancellor in a bold move aimed at strengthening the academic leadership of…
By ltam Offor The Cross River State House of Assembly (CRSH) has taken bold steps to prevent the extinction of indigenous languages in the state. Consequently, the Assembly has asked the state government, through the Ministry of Education, to make Efik a compulsory complementary language in all primary and secondary schools across the State. The…