By Glory Odey The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has announced the launch of the livelihood improvement family enterprises – Niger Delta (Life-ND) initiative in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Imo, and River States. The project, a collaborative effort with the federal government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), aims to improve the livelihoods
By Marvellous Nkanu The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has commenced the enhancement of security and regulations of mobile gadgets in the country. The telecommunications regulatory agency has also launched a Device Management System (DMS) which targets to register all phones in Nigeria, to ensure every device used in the country is traceable and can be
By Winifred Michael The Cross River State Carnival Commission has announced a change in the date of the first Carnival Dry Run, moving it from October 20 to October 13, 2024. According to the Commission, the decision was made to accommodate Carnival Calabar’s participation in an international event. Executive Secretary, Hon. Austin Cobham, apologized for
By Suzan Ipieurim, Fortune Erim And Miracle Njar Youths in Cross River State have been charged to get involved in meaningful skills and shun violence and other social vices. Organizers of the 2nd Edition of the Late Chief John Ugbe Football Competition, held in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State, on Saturday September
By Favour Adinya In a bid to support agricultural development in Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River State, the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Michael Odere, has donated 20 bags of fertilizer to Beniseed farmers. The fertilizers conveyed from Ogoja to Bekwarra, is part of a soft grant initiative aimed at boosting yields for farmers
By Favour Adinya An abandoned newborn baby has been rescued at 8 Miles, Calabar Municipal Local Government Area of Cross River State. The day-old baby boy was dumped at the former Ekosin fuel station close to a refuse dump. Fortunately, a good Samaritan rescued the infant on time. An eyewitness said the baby was found
By Favour Adinya, Kate Itam And Fortune Erim The Cross River State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has arrested three suspected armed robbers in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. The police said during the arrest of the suspects, operational weapons including local short guns were recovered. The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP
By Favour Adinya Residents and motorists in Calabar South and Ikom Local Government Areas, respectively have decried the dilapidated roads in their areas. Residents of Ekpo Abasi in Calabar South LGA say the main road to Musaha is in a deplorable condition with numerous potholes, forcing drivers to use pedestrian paths. A situation that puts