NUJ Warns Members Against Unauthorized Burial Announcements For Late Veteran Journalist
In a moment when grief calls for silence rather than competing voices, the Cross River NUJ Council has urged members to give the family of late veteran journalist Mr. Anietie Akpan the space and dignity to determine his final rites.
31 Edo Inmates Apply For Parole As Three Await FG Approval
The Chairman of the Edo State Parole Board, retired Hon. Justice Alero Edodo-Erauga, disclosed this during a one-day sensitisation workshop on non-custodial measures organised by Prisoners’ Rehabilitation and Welfare Action (PRAWA) in collaboration with the Nigerian Correctional Service and with support from RoLAC.
58th Birthday: Public Reactions Highlight Confidence In Bianca Ojukwu’s Leadership
Expressions of confidence in the leadership of Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu, dominated birthday tributes from supporters on Wednesday, with many praising her diplomatic efforts, humane disposition and commitment to public service.
ADC Rejects APC’s Defence, Reiterates Certificate Allegations Against Tinubu
“Everything about President Ahmed Tinubu’s certificate is shrouded in forgery. Today, what do we have in Tinubu’s records? There is no information as to his primary school or his secondary school,” Kalu said.
Jonathan’s PhD, Obi’s Degree Had No Impact On Nigeria’s Development, Says APC
“Tell me what Jonathan’s PhD has done to Nigeria. Tell me how Obi’s degree (BSc) has helped improve his communication skills.
Betta Edu, NUJ, Colleagues Celebrate Anietie Ben Akpan’s Legacy As Mentor Of South-South Journalists
The measure of Anietie Ben Akpan’s life was not only in the stories he told but in the journalists he made. As tributes continued to pour in following the death of the veteran journalist, colleagues, the Nigeria Union of Journalists and former Minister Dr. Betta Edu remembered the man known as “Roro Chief” as a mentor, father figure and unwavering champion of excellence whose influence shaped generations of media professionals across the South-South.
After GADA Training, CCMT Wins Police Backing, Eyes Private Sector Funding
Weeks after receiving capacity-building support from Gender and Development Action (GADA), the Nyanghasang Community Crisis Management Team (CCMT) has begun turning training into action, securing the cooperation of the Nigeria Police Force in tackling Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) while attracting the interest of private firms to sustain its community interventions.
NFRA Hails Edibe’s CAF Appointment As Boost For Nigerian Refereeing
As African football intensifies efforts to strengthen the quality of officiating, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed retired FIFA referee Peter Edibe of Nigeria as a Referee Assessor for the ongoing WAFU B U-20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in Côte d’Ivoire, a move that underscores the country’s enduring contribution to referee education and technical excellence on the continent.
C’River Unveils New Urban Layouts Plan Across Three Senatorial Districts
The Cross River State Government is setting its sights on a digital revolution in land administration, with newly redeployed Commissioner for Lands, Dr. Erasmus Ekpang, unveiling an ambitious blueprint to modernise land management, create new urban layouts and attract investment across the state.
C’River Govt Halts Lucklife International Medical Outreach Over Lack Of Approval
A medical outreach organised by Lucklife International in Calabar was abruptly shut down on Friday as the Cross River State Government reinforced its policy that no healthcare intervention can operate without prior approval from the Ministry of Health.