Three outstanding journalists have emerged first, second and third prize winners at the 5th Beatrice Ita Investigative Journalism Award hosted by the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Cross River State Council. Announcing the winners at an elaborate ceremony in Calabar Saturday, the award committee chaired by veteran journalist, Mr Anietie Akpan, declared Tina Todo of The…
By Ovat Abeng The Rotary Action Group for Peace (RAGFP) – Nigeria Chapter, Anambra State Branch has officially launched the National Community Violence Reduction Programme (NCVRP) in Anambra State, alongside the Grassroot Peace and Security Assessment, in a bid to strengthen peace and security across the 179 communities in the state. The event, held on…
By Kelvin Obambon On the occasion of the 2025 International Day of Peace, the Member representing Abi State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Davies Etta, has reiterated his commitment to fostering peace and reconciliation within Abi Local Government Area. In a statement reflecting on the significance of the day,…
By Ovat Abeng Awka branch of Rotary International District 9142 and Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide have stressed the need for a peaceful November 8, 2025 gubernatorial election in Anambra State. They stated this at a peace awareness walk, organized by Anambra Peace and Mediation Working Committee in partnership with Institute for Peace, Security and Development Studies,…
By Kelvin Obambon The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) is prioritizing health insurance for journalists across the country as part of its ongoing efforts to improve the welfare and wellbeing of media professionals. Speaking during an interactive session with members of the union in Calabar Cross River State, on Saturday, NUJ President Alhassan Yahaya reiterated…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), in partnership with Senator Princess Florence Ita-Giwa, has concluded plans to officially establish the Beatrice Bassey Ita Tourist Media Centre and Memorial Foundation in Calabar, in honour of the late veteran journalist, broadcaster, and media icon, Mrs. Beatrice Bassey Ita. The initiative is designed to immortalize Mrs. Ita’s invaluable…
Cross River youths have again been charged to embrace entrepreneurships through strategic partnerships, building bridges that work. This was the resolution, as youth stakeholders gathered for the 2025 maiden Youth Convergence. In his welcome address, the state chairman of NYSC, H.Y Cmr. Emmanuel Olayi, underscored the importance of the Youth Convergence, saying that the event…
By Our Reporter The National Presidents of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Hassan Yahaya and Hajiya Aisha Ibrahim respectively, have arrived in Calabar ahead of the Beatrice Bassey Ita Investigative Journalism Award set to hold on Saturday 20 September, 2025, in Calabar, the Cross River State…
The Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. (Otuekong) Orok Otu Duke, has paid glowing tribute to the late Hon. Asuquo Ekeng William Andem, popularly known as Wakilo, who passed away on June 20, 2025, at the age of 60. Speaking shortly after the funeral held…
The Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi-Otu V, has sued for peace among communities in Cross River following the uptick of violent clashes that have led to wanton lose of lives and property in some parts of the state. The Obong made the call in Calabar when the Paramount Ruler of Calabar South, HRM…