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Cross River’s Automobile Technicians Regulatory Department Marks One Year Anniversary with Focus on Industry Growth and Safety

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By Kelvin Obambon The Automobile Technicians Regulatory Department (ATRD) in Cross River has celebrated its first anniversary, commemorating a year of progress in regulating and formalizing the state’s automotive industry. The event, held in Calabar Friday, brought together government officials, industry stakeholders, technicians, and security agencies to reflect on achievements and set sights on future…

Ukrainian award-winning athlete switches allegiance to Russia

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The Ukrainian Diving Federation wants diver Sofiia Lyskun to be stripped of all awards after the European champion switched her international allegiance to Russia. Lyskun, 23, who won the 10m synchro title at last year’s European Aquatics Championships, chose to change her citizenship earlier this week. The federation said Lyskun did not inform it, the…

GADA Rallies Media Support to Sustain Momentum for Women’s Special Seats Bill

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By Kelvin Obambon Gender and Development Action (GADA) has organized a one-day media roundtable aimed at sustaining momentum around the Special Seats Bill for women’s political representation in Nigeria. The event, held on Thursday in Calabar, brought together journalists and media professionals to deepen understanding of the bill, explore reporting strategies, and strengthen collaboration with…

Arthur Jarvis University Launches State-of-the-Art Optometry Clinic, Inducts New Doctors to Enhance Eye Care

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Arthur Jarvis University (AJU) in Akpabuyo, Cross River State, has unveiled a multimillion-naira optometry clinic to advance eye-care training and services across the Niger Delta. Supported by Optometry Giving Sight (OGS) and implemented by Charis Vision and Health Mission, the new facility was commissioned on Wednesday. In a related event on Thursday at the Metro…

Updated: APC Cross River Impeaches Chairman, Appoints Acting

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By Kelvin Obambon The state executive committee of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Cross River chapter, has impeached the Chairman, Barr. Alphonsus Ogar Ebar, following his refusal to voluntarily resign after several calls from all segments of the party. Ntufam Ekum Ekok Ojogu has been appointed Acting Chairman to oversee the affairs of the party…

‘I’m done pretending to be a man’ — New York pastor reveals gender transition in emotional sermon

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A Methodist pastor in New York has announced plans to transition, telling worshippers during a Nov. 23 service that the change marks an end to “pretending to be a man.” Rev. Phillip Phaneuf of North Chili United Methodist Church in Rochester delivered the message from the pulpit wearing a rainbow stole. “So I get to…

Tinubu’s Wife Empowers 250 PWD’s With N50 Million Business Grant In Anambra

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By Ovat Abeng About two hundred and fifty persons living with disabilities in Anambra State have been given the sum of two hundred thousand naira each to support their existing small businesses. The program which was supported by the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) of the Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, under the RHI Economic…

C’River Special Advisers Forum Hails Obo’s Rise as South-South NYC Vice President

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The Cross River Special Advisers Forum has congratulated the Special Adviser on Youth Mobilization, Comrade Dan Obo, on his emergence as the Vice President, South-South, of the Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC), describing the feat as a monumental achievement for both the state and the region. In a statement signed by the Secretary of the Forum…

Just In: US places visa ban on individuals violating religious freedom in Nigeria

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The United States has imposed visa ban on individuals who have directed, authorised or supported violations of religious freedom. The restriction may also affect their immediate family members. The Department of State, in a statement on Wednesday titled ‘Combating Egregious Anti-Christian Violence in Nigeria and Globally’, said the United States was taking decisive action in…

Rt Hon Orok Duke Reacts to Arrest of Masquerade in Uyo, Calls for Strict Adherence to Modern Law

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The current Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) representative for Cross River State Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke Ph.D has reacted to the recent arrest and planned prosecution of Citizen David Effiong—popularly known for appearing as Ekpo Ibibio/Annang—by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, describing the development as a reflection of the ongoing clash between traditional…

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Cross River’s Automobile Technicians Regulatory Department Marks One Year Anniversary with Focus on Industry Growth and Safety

Ukrainian award-winning athlete switches allegiance to Russia

GADA Rallies Media Support to Sustain Momentum for Women’s Special Seats Bill

Arthur Jarvis University Launches State-of-the-Art Optometry Clinic, Inducts New Doctors to Enhance Eye Care

Updated: APC Cross River Impeaches Chairman, Appoints Acting

‘I’m done pretending to be a man’ — New York pastor reveals gender transition in emotional sermon

Tinubu’s Wife Empowers 250 PWD’s With N50 Million Business Grant In Anambra

C’River Special Advisers Forum Hails Obo’s Rise as South-South NYC Vice President

Just In: US places visa ban on individuals violating religious freedom in Nigeria

Rt Hon Orok Duke Reacts to Arrest of Masquerade in Uyo, Calls for Strict Adherence to Modern Law