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Power Minister Checks Into Calabar Electricity Power Plant, Assures Stable Power Supply 

By Godwin Ajom  The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has checked into the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Power plant in Calabar on Tuesday, with an assurance of maintaining a stable supply of electricity to Nigerians. Minister Adelabu said that the Federal Government is consolidating on reforming the power with the aim of ensuring stability.

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Health Ministry Bids Farewell To Retired Permanent Secretaries

By Marvellous Nkanu The Ministry of Health Cross River State, has organized a send forth ceremony to honour it two retired permanent Secretaries – Dr. Pauline Obute and Dr. Iwara Iwara, who retired after 35 years of meritorious service. The state Commissioner for Health Dr. Henry Ayuk described the retired duo as hardworking, and said

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UNICAL Schedules Date For Post-UTME Exam, As Lawmaker To Settle fees For Constituents

By Victory Anty And Anita Otu The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has scheduled August 20, 2024 as date for the post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME) for the 2024/2025 academic session. This comes after the registration portal opened on July 22, 2024, and closed August 13, 2024. To be eligible for the screening, candidates must have

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Beyond The Headlines: Women In The Media And Creative Industry BY NENGI DIRI

Unfortunately, this inequality isn't limited to the workplace; it begins in childhood, where boys are favored for leadership roles over equally qualified girls, setting a precedent for gender bias later in life. 

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No Verification Exercise Yet To Receive Gratuities In First Tranche – Government

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The committee in charge of payment of gratuities has advised retirees that it has not scheduled any verification exercise for recipients of gratuities in the first tranche. This was conveyed in a press release signed by Orok Bassey Okon, Permanent Secretary/Committee Secretary dated 12th August, 2024. The Committee said

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Mentorship Coach, Oyo Effiom Sensitize Calabar South Youths On Right Mindset 

By Winifred Michael  The founder of tech organization, the Guru Innovation Hub, Oyo Effiom has admonished youths of Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, about having the right mindset and positive thinking. He gave the admonition when he met with a group of community volunteers over the weekend to discuss his ambitions

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UNICAL Students On Sail Of One Week Free Campus Ride

By Favour Adinya Students of the University of Calabar, (UNICAL) have set on a sail of one week free campus shuttle.  In a move to alleviate the transportation challenges faced by students, the school’s Student Union Government (SUG) Executive, led by President Blessing Alims, has launched a one-week free shuttle exercise within the campus. The

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Cross River: Calabar Residents Applaud Power Supply, As Government Sets To Tackle Bekwarra 8 Years Blackout

By Beatrice Ori And Marvellous Nkanu Some residents of Calabar South and Calabar Municipal Local Government Areas of Cross River State, are applauding the current public power supply being witnessed in the metropolis. Our reporters went round to sample views of residents about the current electricity supply in Calabar. Residents in their divergent views applauded

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