By Dianabasi Effiong The 2924 Annual Conference of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) will be held from Nov. 7 to Nov. 9 in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. This was made known in a statement by the professional body of the editors/media executives in Nigeria on Monday by its President, Mr. Eze Anaba and the General…
By Anietie Akpan This week, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and Satelligence have launched a new partnership focused on supporting a deforestation-free sustainable cocoa landscape in Cross River landscape in Nigeria. The partnership will put in place a landscape-level forest monitoring system that will deliver real-time deforestation alerts to wildlife conservation agents in Cross River…
The Cross River State Government has come under fire for its failure to address the ongoing neglect of Obudu Mountain Resort (OMR) workers, who have gone unpaid for months despite repeated pleas and petitions. The petitions, directed to the Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly (CRSHA) and Governor Sen. Prince Bassey Edet…
Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio By Anietie Akpan The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, CON has congratulated Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo and his deputy, Hon. Dennis Idahosa on their hard fought but well-deserved victory in the Edo state governorship election. Akpabio, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has stated that 3 million persons successfully registered for the Youth Internship Scheme (NYIS). This was disclosed by Sir Victor Antai, NDDC Executive Director of Projects, on Monday. Antai stated this after South Bridge Enterprises Systems Ltd., the consultant handling the online registration portal, handed over the database to…
Today, 23rd September marks an additional year for Utibe Abasi Bassey Duke (Uty BasseyDuke), one of the youngest political appointees in Cross River State. Utibe Abasi Bassey Duke is a distinguished figure renowned for her contributions to leadership, community development, and advocacy for women’s empowerment. Born in Akpabuyo Local Government Area and raised in Cross…
