By Ita Williams, Calabar In a bid to promote cross-border trading between Nigeria and its neighbouring countries, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called for policy dialogue and advocacy initiatives. CISLAC’s Executive Director, Auwal Ibrahim Musa Raphsanjani, made this call during a two-day stakeholders’ policy dialogue event held at weekend at the Transcorp…
Officials and participants at the workshop. By Anietie Akpan Efforts to rescue Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary in Cross River state from further degradation is on the way as an environmental group has commenced the process of planting 60,000 trees. Over time, the sanctuary which is home to endangered species like the low land gorillas, chimpanzees,…
Dr Betta Edu (L), reaching out to the less privileged By Anietie Akpan The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu has called on Muslims and Nigerians at large to inculcate the virtues of obedience and sacrifice even at this transition times. Edu said this in a message on Sunday congratulating millions…
By Ita Williams, Calabar The Cross River State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in combating kidnapping activities in the state with the successful arrest of a notorious gang leader known as “Tallest.” A statement at weekend by the Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Police, Ugbo Irene on behalf of the State…
Eid-el-Kabir: Otu Charges Muslims On Values Of Sacrifice, Compassion, Unit Governor Bassey Otu By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has felicitated with Muslim faithful in the state and beyond on this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, urging them to uphold the values of sacrifice, compassion, and unity. In a statement on Sunday by his…
By Anietie Akpan Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, have secured their ticket to the 8th FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals to be staged in the Dominican Republic later this year. This feat was achieved after a 2-0 defeat of their Liberian counterparts at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Friday. The victory took the…