By Kelvin Obambon In recognition of their excellent contributions to the journalism profession in Nigeria, and Cross River in particular, the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Cross River State Council, has conferred the Meritorious Veteran Award Of Excellence In The Media Industry on the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of PillarToday Newspaper, Mr Anietie Akpan. Also awarded were Mr &…
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”) has released its Audited Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements for the period ended June 30, 2025, to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and London Stock Exchange (LSE). The Group recorded profit before tax of ₦600.9billion on the back of strong performance on core earning lines of…
The Cross River State Government has declared its readiness to partner the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on boosting Calabar Carnival and other areas of interest. The Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Emmanuel Ironbar said this on Monday, September, 22 when the National President of the NUJ, Alhaji Al Hassan Yahaya and his…
The Special Adviser to the Governor of Cross River State on Asset Management and Recovery, Barr. Gilbert Agbor, has joined family, friends, associates and well wishers to celebrate Prince Ebuta Ojong Ayuk, fondly known as the ‘Prince of Etung,’ on the occasion of his birthday. In a goodwill message, Barr. Agbor described Prince Ayuk as…
“Act Now for a Peaceful Cross River”: A Call to Bridge the Gap Between Institutions and Action As the global community marks the 2025 International Day of Peace under the theme “Act Now for a Peaceful World,” the Cross River State Chapter of the Partners for Peace (P4P) in the Niger Delta calls on the…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra first lady and the founder of Healthy Living With Nonye Soludo Initiative, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has distributed free Pad Banks to over three hundred and fifty (350) secondary schools in the state. Mrs Soludo disclosed this while briefing Journalists on her three years achievements as the first lady of Anambra State,…
By Ovat Abeng The candidate of the African Action Congress AAC, in the forthcoming November 8, 2025 gubernatorial election in Anambra State, Comrade Chioma Ifemeludike, has denied her alleged withdrawal from the race. It was reports that Ifemeludike denied the allegation that was been speculated in some quarters in the state that she had withdrawn…
By Agba Jalingo Since the unveiling of the Senator John Owan Enoh-JOE MSME Support Program by the Minister of State for Industries in Calabar, the Cross River State capital in August, there are some persons in the State who have been having sleepless nights and gasping for their breathe in utter disbelief. It appears to…
By Our Reporter The Bayelsa State Netball Association with the financial support of the Bayelsa State Government recently organised a two-day basic netball seminar for secondary schools P.E. teachers in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The training event which was packaged by CSED ((Community Sports and Educational Development) Initiative was held at sports…
By Ovat Abeng A pressure group within the All Progressives Congress (APC), APC Digital Force has clarified a recent video of governorship candidates of the party, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu being harassed by some people over allegation N1billion indebtedness. The group in a press release signed and made available to Journalists in Awka on Sunday by…
