Month: May 2025
Breaking News Civic Space

Group Seeks Intervention On FG’s Cadets Neglect, Mismanagement Of NSDP

By Sylvia Akpan A group of Nigerian Seafarers cadets seeks the intervention of all and sundry on the alleged “ongoing mismanagement” and prolonged delay in the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency’s (NIMASA) handling of the Nigerian Seafarers Development Program (NSDP). The group said in 2012, NIMASA launched the NSDP with the promise of developing

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Breaking News Crime Reports

Crime Review: Police In Cross River Arrest 19 Suspects, Recover Firearms, Illicit Drug, Others

By Patrick Obia The Cross River State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has arrested 19 suspects, recovered firearms, 28 bags of weeds suspected to be Indian hemp, and other items. The State Police Command stated that the suspects were arrested in connection with various criminal activities across the state. In a crime review press

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Breaking News Civic Space Health

Cross River Ministry Launch SOMTEC, Inaugurates 26 For Rights Advocacy In Rural Communities

By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Ministry of Information has inaugurated 26 Social Mobilization Technical Committee (SOMTEC), members to spearhead advocacy for health, rights of children and pregnant women in rural communities in the state. The 26 were inaugurated at the Ministry of Information conference hall Calabar, by the Permanent Secretary Offiong Ani Offiong,

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Breaking News Health National News

Stakeholders Brainstorm On Reforms For Achieving National, Global Methane Emissions Reduction Target

By Patrick Obia A one-day capacity building session focused on strengthening accountability and transparency in Nigeria’s methane emissions management, has ended with stakeholders brainstorming on reforms for achieving national and global reduction targets. The event organized by Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative (PLSI), in collaboration with Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) held at Stratton Hotel, Asokoro

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Breaking News Business & Economy National News

Governor Otu Calls For Enhanced Collaboration With Customs To Elevate Economy, Strengthen Security

By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu has solicited stronger partnership and cooperation with the Nigeria Customs Service to drive economic growth and bolster security in the state. Governor Otu made the call on Wednesday May 21, 2025 when he paid a courtesy visit to the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service,

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Breaking News Education

UNICAL Expels Student For Alleged Phone Stealing

By Favour Adinya The University of Calabar (UNICAL), has expelled student – Chukwuemeka Victory with Reg No 2024402053132F from the Department of public health, over alleged phone stealing. The university Management said the expulsion became necessary following serious violation of the institution regulations. In a memo with UC/REG/DISC/45A and signed by the Registrar, Dr. (Mrs.)

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Breaking News Opinion

Of Journalistic Consumerism And The Self Appointed Gate-Keepers… BY AGBA JALINGO

Till date, I do not think anyone will doubt the fact that the Nigerian Television Authority NTA, remains the largest single public TV network in Africa. That is a fact. But in the past decade, their audience has dwindled scandalously that even those who work with NTA, rarely consume any information from their own station.

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Breaking News Education

Cross River Government, SUBEB Inability To Act Leaves Future Leaders Study In pathetic Classrooms

By Kelvin Ololo Stepping into the premises of Immaculate Conception Primary School, Ikot Ansa in Calabar Municipal Local Government Area of Cross River State, one might quickly adjudge the school classroom structure to be uncompleted buildings a carpenter just started roofing. Its open roofs, cracked walls, hanging two-by-two planks ready to yank off and scanty

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