By Kingsley Agim Poised to improve healthcare accessibility, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe of Cross River North Senatorial District, has funded a one-year free health insurance coverage for 500 constituents across the five Local Government Areas of his district. The initiative, #JariCare Health Insurance, is designed to provide unhindered access to quality medical care, ensuring that…
Commissioner of Education, Akwa Ibom State, Prof. Ubong Essien Umoh. By Osondu Ahirika The occasional clashes between Students of Secondary Schools in Uyo have sadly become a subculture. It is no more a question of why they fight but when the next brawl will ensue. Four Secondary Schools have earned this notoriety. Government Technical College…
By Anietie Akpan The Women Chamber of Commerce Industry, Mines and Agriculture (WOCCIMA) has bestowed the MSME Champion of Nigeria award upon First Lady of Cross River State, Dr. Eyoanwan Bassey Otu. The award is in acknowledgment of her impactful work in strengthening women-owned businesses and driving economic growth. “This award is a testament to…
By Anietie Akpan Police in Nigeria have arrested ‘Apostle’ Ubong Bassey Etim for the alleged murder of his 16-year-old daughter, a child with Down Syndrome. This was contained in a press release by Safe Child Africa. The suspect had earlier alleged that the deceased was a witch and a snake. Safe Child Africa shared the…
By Dianabasi Effiong “The Artifact”, an action-packed adventure movie, is set to hit cinemas nationwide from March 21 2025! This highly anticipated adventure-laden movie is directed by one of Nollywood’s leading visionary greats, Tolu Awobiyi, a.k.a. LordTanner. It promises to take audiences on a gripping and thrilling, jaw-dropping adventure across Nigeria. “The Artifact” follows the…
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…