By Our Reporter A media nonprofit based in Cross River State, Godshield Kanjal Journalism Foundation (GKJF) has launched an initiative to track cyber bullying of Nigerian single women by the ‘alpha male’ movement. Codename GBV Tracker, the initiative is aimed at tackling the trend of bullying of women on the internet by some group of
By Sylvia Akpan The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Cross River State branch has suspended its forty-one-day withdrawal of service in the State. The resolution was reached in an emergency general meeting held on Wednesday 23rd and Saturday 26 due to the protracted kidnap of one of her members and Professor of Neurology, Prof. Ekanem Philip-Ephraim,
By Usman Babaji, WikkiTimes In the face of both the Federal Government’s and UNICEF’s assertion of Open Defecation-Free (ODF) Certification, several communities in Bauchi continue to grapple with the persistent presence of human waste and the looming threat of deadly diseases. UNICEF’s reluctance to engage in an interview with WikkiTimes casts doubt on the intricacies
By Alaba Adeyemi, Development News Nigeria September 21, 2020 was a remarkable day for farmers in Alade and other farming camps and villages in Idanre in Ondo State as a new chocolate factory was launched by the state government in Alade. During the inauguration, the state government said that the Sunshine Chocolate Factory would produce
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The government of Cross River State has pledged to adequately carry persons living with disabilities and albinos in governance. The commitment was made by Prof. Anthony Owan Enoh, Secretary to the State Government (SSG) during a courtesy visit by both stakeholders at his office. Responding to their plea, the
By Veronica Utsu Mrs. Bukie Janet has been declared missing by her family members. In a statement made available to our newsroom, she was said to be last seen on Tuesday, 22 August 2023. Anyone with valuable information was urged to call 08034209220, 09017747275, 07037485934
By Emma Una The 2023 Election Petitions Tribunal for Cross River North Senate petition, EPT/CR/SEN/02/2023 brought before it by Senator Ben Ayade against the election of Senator Jarigbe Agom on Thursday reserved judgment on a date to be communicated to all the parties in the matter. This is sequel to the conclusion of proceedings on
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Sen. Bassey Edet Otu, governor of Cross River has put words to action in the fight against crime in the State by establishing a whistleblower desk. He charged citizens to play a critical part in the security architecture of the state. This was contained in a press statement dated