By Kelvin Obambon The National Pension Commission (PENCOM) has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing significant reforms in the police pension system, even as Nigeria Police retirees intensify calls for a total withdrawal from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). At a Tuesday meeting with a large gathering of police retirees from the South South zone held…
The Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke PhD, joined family, friends and colleagues in celebrating the birthday of the Commission’s Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, in grand style. Dr. Duke, who graced the occasion with warmth and goodwill extended his heartfelt wishes…
By Kingsley Agim The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has congratulated Comrade Oka Ibor, Editor of the Nigerian Chronicle Newspaper, on his recognition with the 2025 Cross River State Government Best Service Award. The Union, in a message signed by its Chairman, Comrade Archibong Bassey, described the honour as a well-deserved…
By Our Reporter The Chairman of the Cross River State Diaspora Commission, Mr. Otu Okor, has come under fire for allegedly impersonating the revered Etuboms’ Council of the Efik Kingdom by adorning a red feather on a white bidak cap, a sacred symbol reserved exclusively for Etuboms. In a strongly worded statement issued on Tuesday,…
The Editor of Nigerian Chronicle, Comrade Oka Ibor, has been honoured with the 2025 Cross River State Government Best Service Award. Ibor was presented the award certificate and Service Medal by the Secretary to the Government of Cross River State, Prof. Anthony Owan Enoh, during the celebration of the Civil/Public Service Day in the state,…
By Ovat Abeng Fadaella Foods Ltd, maker of the pioneering Fadaella Oatmilk Biscuits, has unveiled a premium chocolate line, branded FADAELLA BEST CHOCS, to mark the 8th anniversary of its flagship biscuit in Nigeria and to deepen its play in the snack market. The new premium brand launches in four variants: chocolate, coffee, white chocolate,…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Branch of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, in collaboration with key partners, has conducted a large-scale flood simulation exercise in Inoma, Ukwalla, and Owelle communities of Anambra West Local Government Area. The drill, held on Tuesday, was part of the Italian Government–funded Flood Resilience Project and formed one of…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command has condemned in strong terms the alleged assault on a female member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of the State. The assault according to the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga via statement was reportedly carried…
By Our Reporter As part of activities marking the 2025 World Humanitarian Day, the Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, Archibong Bassey, has unveiled a new initiative known as PADBANK, aimed at combating period poverty and restoring dignity to teenage girls and women in rural communities. The project was…
As the world commemorates World Humanitarian Day 2025, PADBANK Mobile Outreach joins voices across the globe to celebrate the spirit of service, compassion, and sacrifice that humanitarian actors demonstrate daily in communities worldwide. This year’s observance emphasis the urgency of humanitarian services in reaching vulnerable groups who are often left behind. In line with this…