By Our Reporter Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has described the late veteran journalist, Mr. Anietie Akpan, as a man of stature whose contributions to journalism and public life would remain indelible. The Governor conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family through his Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and…
By Christian Njoku Ms Archibong Bassey, first female Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River Council, on Thursday dedicated her latest recognition to late veteran journalist, Mr Anietie Akpan. Bassey made the dedication in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar while speaking on her inclusion in a…
By Kelvin Obambon Mr. Anietie B. Akpan, the Editor-in-Chief and co-founder of PillarToday Newspaper, has passed away. According to an official press statement released by the media organization, the veteran journalist died in the early hours of Monday, August 3, 2026. Described by colleagues as the “intellectual compass” of the newsroom, Mr. Akpan was a…
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 &…
