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Ayade Family Loses Member To Cold Hands Of Death

By Sylvia Akpan The family of the former Governor of Cross River State, Senator Ben Ayade has lost one of its members – Mrs. Ateb Janet Oniga to the cold hands of death. The 54-year-old Late Mrs. Janet is said to have called yonder after a brief and undisclosed illness. A notification of death issued

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BREAKING: Calabar South Chairman, Esther Bassey Is Dead 

By Patrick Obia Report reaching our newsroom says that the Executive Chairman of Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, Honorable Esther Bassey is dead. The Deaconess is said to have passed on in the wee hours of Friday 24th February 2023, less than 24 hours before the Presidential and National Assembly elections.

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The World Loves You Most When You Are Sent To Be Alone BY AGBA JALINGO

It’s on that day you gather the highest number of guests. Both the well-dressed and the poorly dressed. Those who could not assist you before that day will willingly contribute in cash and be kind enough to send you to be alone on that day. Family, a committee of friends, church members, and acquaintances will

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Tears Roll As Council Chairman Organizes Procession For Departed Aide

By Sylvia Akpan Activities in the Calabar South Local Government Council ground to a halt last weekend after the chairperson, Mrs. Esther Edet Bassey led a candle procession in honor of her late aide, Mrs. Kate Okon Umoh. The late Mrs. Umoh had served in various capacities in the council and was viewed as a

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All Set For Interment Of Late Dr. Esther Onoyom-Ita

By Sylvia Felix All is set for the interment of late Dr. Esther Onoyom-Ita, the Executive Director of Society for Youth Development and Rescue Initiative (SYDRI) who passed on after a protracted illness last year. In a public announcement made available by the Director of SYDRI, Emmanuel Onoyom-Ita, there will be interdenominational funeral service “rest

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Angels Are In Heaven: Tribute To Amaka Lauretta Ndoma-Egba BY VICTOR NDOMA-EGBA

It has been a full year today without you. I had never imagined life without you even for a second, but here I am in a new reality. On Thursday, 19th November 2020 you and your friends undertook that journey of love and friendship to join another friend in Ondo State for the burial of

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Veteran Journalist, Oqua Itu To Begin Final Journey Home On Wednesday

Mr. Itu, also served as the Deputy President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors. He passed away on August 5, 2021 at the age of 68.

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BREAKING: Cross River Lawmaker, Elizabeth Ironbar Is Dead

By CrossRiverWatch Admin A two term member of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Lady Elizabeth Edem Ironbar is dead. Mrs. Ironbar died in the late hours of Tuesday after a protracted illness family sources say. Ironbar who has represented Akpabuyo constituency since June 2015 is known for her Cross River State Disability Commission

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