By Our Reporter The twentieth edition of the All-Africa Service Project, an initiative of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints may have come and gone but not without impacting communities, government agencies and surrounding environs. The service project is a move by the Church to offer service to humanity focusing on hygiene, sanitation…
The newly elected chairman of the Guild of Actors, Cross River State chapter, Ambassador Lady Beatrice Akunjom, has expressed gratitude to the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River state Council describing the Union as a “critical stakeholder” in the state’s creative and cultural development. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the…
By Kelvin Obambon Cross River Commissioner for Special Duties and Chairman of the State Green Economy Commission, Hon. Oden Ewa is part of the state delegation to the 80th United Nations General Assembly, taking place in New York, United States of America. The delegation which is led by the Deputy Governor, Dr Peter Odey, also…
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 &…
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…
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,…
Three outstanding journalists have emerged first, second and third prize winners at the 5th Beatrice Ita Investigative Journalism Award hosted by the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Cross River State Council. Announcing the winners at an elaborate ceremony in Calabar Saturday, the award committee chaired by veteran journalist, Mr Anietie Akpan, declared Tina Todo of The…
By Ovat Abeng The Rotary Action Group for Peace (RAGFP) – Nigeria Chapter, Anambra State Branch has officially launched the National Community Violence Reduction Programme (NCVRP) in Anambra State, alongside the Grassroot Peace and Security Assessment, in a bid to strengthen peace and security across the 179 communities in the state. The event, held on…
By Kelvin Obambon On the occasion of the 2025 International Day of Peace, the Member representing Abi State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Davies Etta, has reiterated his commitment to fostering peace and reconciliation within Abi Local Government Area. In a statement reflecting on the significance of the day,…
By Ovat Abeng Awka branch of Rotary International District 9142 and Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide have stressed the need for a peaceful November 8, 2025 gubernatorial election in Anambra State. They stated this at a peace awareness walk, organized by Anambra Peace and Mediation Working Committee in partnership with Institute for Peace, Security and Development Studies,…
