Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade has described multiple award-winning Journalist and senior correspondent of the Africa Independent Television, (AIT) in the State, Alhaji Rasheed Olanrewaju Zubair as a “Super Star” whose future is bright in the field of journalism. In a message to Olanrewaju on the occasion of his birthday celebration, Ayade rejoiced…
The Governor of Cross River State, Sen Ben Ayade, has given formal approval for the employment of 29 Magistrates into the state Judicial system. This was disclosed by the Cross River State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Tanko Ashang, on Monday, May 17, 2021, in his office in Calabar. Barrister Ashang explained further…
Four nongovernmental organisations (NGOs), CSED Initiative, Grab Foundation, Bagana Projects Ltd and Suleja Bulldogs have organised a Sallah Basketball Jam in Suleja, Niger State in North Central Nigeria. The 4th edition of the Sallah Basketball Jam, hosted at the Field Base basketball court, weekend, was chaired by Commodore Hamza Ibrahim. Six teams (Bulldogs, Hornets, Panthers,…
In line with its commitment to the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by aligning its operations to support the reduction of poverty in Nigeria through quality Education as well as Gender Equality, reduced inequalities and through alliances and partnerships, Lafarge Africa Plc has launched a “Back to School” campaign to support school enrolment…
Fulani Herdsmen have allegedly destroyed farmlands in Oyo State worth billions of naira with their open grazing. This is coming shortly after the Governors in the southern region of the country met to discuss the state of the nation – in which banning of open grazing was one of them. On Monday, a farmer identified…
By Smart Chizurum The country was recently awash with the sorrowful story of the heinous crime of kidnap and gruesome murder of the innocent job seeker and University of Uyo graduate, Iniubong Umoren recently somewhere in Akwa Ibom State. Nigerians were shocked to their marrows when it became apparent that one Frank Uduak Akpan was…
By Mark Eneng The much anticipated Obanliku Development Stakeholders Conference 2021 has successfully been held in Sankwala, headquarters of Obanliku Local Government Area, with stakeholders harping on the need for security consciousness, Peaceful Co-existence and unity among the citizens. Generally called “THE CONFAB”, the event took place amidst high expectations and participation, having all the…
Hypertension affects more than 30% of the adult population worldwide, that is, over one billion people around the world. It is the main risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, especially coronary heart disease and stroke, chronic kidney disease, heart failure, arrhythmia and dementia. As the world marks this year’s Hypertension Day, the Cross River State Commissioner…
Cross River State governor, Sir Ben Ayade, yesterday hinted that the combination of ambience and learning at the Teachers Continuous Training Institute located in Biase Local Government Area is to create an atmosphere that is academic but yet very inspiring and welcoming. Ayade who spoke while inspecting ongoing furnishing work at the institute commended the…
Sen. Ben Ayade, Governor of Cross River State has appointed nine (9) more Special Advisers/Assistants (SAs) to add to the unending list he had already created. The appointment was contained in a statement signed by Mr Christian Ita, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity on Monday, May 17, 2021, with reference number:…
