Opinion: Sandy Onor’s Political Outburst Cannot Dim The Shining Record Of Governor Bassey Otu – Okang
His political caterpillar has long somersaulted from the hills of Etara, and no amount of media rhetoric can alter the democratic verdict freely delivered by the people.
‘I Am An Ambassador Of Cross River,’ Says Veteran Table Tennis Player After Comeback Victory
Veteran table tennis player Mr. Anas Yakasai has described representing Cross River State as a great honour, saying he sees himself as an ambassador of the state following his dramatic comeback victory at the Cross River State Table Tennis Veterans Club Championship held at the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar.
Court Sentences Apostle To Death For Killing Daughter Accused Of Witchcraft
The High Court No. 11 sitting in Calabar has sentenced an apostle, Ubong Bassey Etim, to death by hanging after finding him guilty of murdering his 16-year-old daughter, Deborah Bassey, who had Down syndrome and was falsely accused of being a witch
GADA Takes GBV Awareness Campaign To Arthur Jarvis University As Over 100 Students Showcase Entrepreneurial Skills
The Gender and Development Action (GADA) has intensified efforts to combat gender-based violence (GBV) among young people by sensitizing students of Arthur Jarvis University on reporting abuse during the institution’s entrepreneurship skills exhibition, which attracted over 100 participants.
A’Ibom To Impound Unregistered Keke, Announces Free Internet At Victor Attah Airport
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced plans to launch free internet service at the Victor Attah International Airport while directing all commercial tricycle (keke) and minibus operators to register on the state’s digital transport database as part of measures to strengthen security and improve public services.
UK House Of Lords Engages WTO Chief On Future Of Global Trading System
According to the WTO chief, discussions with members of the House of Lords Committee centred on the current state of the global trading system, how emerging developments are affecting WTO rules and practices, and the need for reforms to ensure the organisation remains effective in addressing modern trade challenges.
Flood Victims Set To Receive Medicines, Mosquito Nets As Gov. Gifts Money To Bereaved Families
Governor Bassey Edet Otu has fulfilled his promise to provide financial assistance to families who lost loved ones in the recent flood and landslide disasters in Calabar, while the Cross River State Government has launched a health intervention to prevent disease outbreaks among survivors through the distribution of medicines, mosquito nets and other essential medical supplies.
Completion Of Key Road Projects Brings Relief To Edo Central, North Communities
Residents of Akho-Irrua in Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State have welcomed the ongoing road construction projects in the community, describing them as a significant milestone that will boost economic activities and improve residents’ quality of life.
GADA Trains 53 Community Responders On Sustainable GBV Prevention In Northern C’River
According to reports, the Yala Community Crisis Management Team requested GADA’s support in engaging the local government council to secure sustainable institutional backing, including the allocation of office space for the team.
C’River Govt Identifies Flood Victims, List Affected Communities
In a press statement issued on Sunday by the Commissioner for Information, Dr. Erasmus Ekpang, the government listed Ikot Awatim, Ikot Ansa, Calabar South, Mbukpa, Big Qua Town, Ibom Layout and 8 Miles among the communities impacted by the disaster.