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.
Edo NDLEA Nabs 49 Suspected Drug Traffickers, Elevates 73 Officers
“We observed that females topped the list of persons arrested with 29, while males were 20. This is concerning because it highlights a shift in the socio-economic vulnerability of women and a breakdown of traditional family stability,” he said.
You Must Protect Journalists, Tackle Erosion, Pay Retirees, NUJ Tells C’River Govt
The union also appealed to the state government, corporate organisations and well-meaning individuals to assist an ailing journalist receiving medical treatment.
11-Month Salary Delay Sparks Protest As Cross River LG Workers Demand Pay
Speaking on behalf of the protesters, Uchi Julius said many of the workers recruited in 2025 had remained unpaid after 11 months of service, leaving them unable to meet basic family responsibilities.
GADA, BRCI Lead Advocacy Campaign As Six C’River Communities Sign GBV Communiqué
During the community action planning session, leaders from the six participating communities agreed to gradually integrate women into traditional leadership by appointing them to strategic community committees as a pathway toward broader inclusion in decision-making.
August 1: C’River To Begin 65-Year Retirement Policy For Frontline Health Workers
The new retirement arrangement however, excluded health personnel occupying administrative positions.