The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence has disclosed that the country’s air defence systems intercepted multiple aerial threats launched from Iran, as tensions continue to escalate in the region. In a statement posted on its official X handle on Saturday, the ministry said that “UAE air defence systems on 14th March engaged 9 ballistic…
By Ovat Abeng Wife of the Anambra State governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has flagged off training of 6000 Anambra women on various skills acquisition programme in the state. The training tagged;”Anambra Skilled Ladies Training Program” an initiative of the governor’s wife NGO, Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo’s Initiative commence the first phase of training with…
…Present cash, food items By Victoria Omini In a show of solidarity and compassion, the Deputy Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Cross River State, Edem Darlington, alongside the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Friday, paid a heartfelt visit to an ailing journalist and Correspondent of Ibom Nation Newspapers, Enya Enya…
Senator representing Cross River South Senatorial District, Asuquo Ekpenyong, has once again demonstrated his commitment to grassroots empowerment by facilitating a grant disbursement to 400 constituents to support small businesses and improve productivity. The empowerment programme, organized in collaboration with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), was held on Thursday at…
By Kelvin Obambon In a decisive move to safeguard its agricultural exports and comply with tightening international trade laws, Cross River State has officially commenced its Cocoa Traceability Programme. The initiative, which includes comprehensive farmer registration and GPS farm mapping, has received unanimous backing from farmers, exporters, and value-chain actors across the state. The second…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a nationwide warning as temperature continues to rise across several states, raising concerns over heat stress and related health complications. In an advisory posted on its X page, NiMet said residents of Benue, Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kogi, Niger, Kebbi, Cross River, Oyo, Ogun and other…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River Internal Revenue Service (CRIRS) has kicked off a high-level two-day strategy session aimed at reviewing its operational framework and leveraging a newly signed tax law to drive the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) toward a target of N10 billion monthly. The session, which brought together key government stakeholders and…
By Kelvin Obambon The Chairman of the Cross River State Diaspora Commission (CRIDCOM), Otuekong Otu Okor, FCAI, has been formally inducted as a Doctoral Fellow of the Institute of Management and Advanced Leadership Excellence (IMALE). The induction took place during a ceremony in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, drawing a distinguished gathering of professionals and leaders…
By Ovat Abeng The Management of FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited (FPEDL), in charge of Anambra State, has clarified a report making the round that a drop in electricity supply in the state is intentional. FPEDL argued that the drop is not peculiar to Anambra State but a nationwide situation. The clarification was contained in…
In its commitment to strengthening sanitation standards and safeguarding public health, the Cross River State House of Assembly has passed the Open Defecation Prohibition Bill. The bill is a legislative measure aimed at improving sanitation and public health. It seeks to outlaw open defecation in public places and promote the use of proper toilet facilities…
