By Anthony Uwadiegwu The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Cross River State chapter, Chief Chukwuemeka Egwuonwu, has reaffirmed that the unity of the Igbo people in the state and across Nigeria is non-negotiable. Chief Egwuonwu stated that the Igbo, as a people, are committed to growth and development wherever they reside, which is why they…
The member representing Cross River in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) board, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke PhD, has commended the state governor, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu for acquiring two new aircraft for the state carrier, CallyAir. Duke who made the commendation in Calabar, Tuesday, on the sidelines of the official commissioning of the…
By Ovat Abeng Wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Dr Nonye Soludo has announced plans to commence training for ladies in the state in skilled professions, especially those mostly dominated by men. She said the training is targeted at closing gender gaps in certain areas where there are few or no women offering such…
By Kelvin Obambon Emmanuel Onwuka, publisher of Parallel News and winner of the prestigious ECOWAS Award for Media Excellence in the online journalism category, has paid tribute to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Cross River State Council for its unwavering support and guidance. Receiving the award winning journalist at the NUJ secretariat in Calabar,…
The governor of Cross River, Sen. Bassey Otu has paid glowing tributes to Prof. Ibiang Ewa, describing him as man of discipline, integrity and expressed gratitude for a lifelong dedication to the service of knowledge and country. Gov. Otu made the remarks in the funeral ceremony of the late Academic colossus in his hometown, Ugep….
The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, on Saturday joined family, friends, and dignitaries to mourn the passing of renowned academic, Professor Ibiang Oden Ewa, urging the people of the state to embrace unity, humility, and purposeful living. Speaking at the funeral in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area,…
By Ovat Abeng The Nigerian Red Cross Society in collaboration with both National and State Primary Health Care Development Agencies has begun training of no fewer than 35 Facilitators to strengthen routine immunization in three Local Government Areas in Anambra State. The training being implemented under the phase two ‘Saving lives and Livelihood” project, is…
As funeral activities heightened in honour of Late Prof. Ibiang Oden Ewa, the family of Cross River state Commissioner of Special Duties and Inter- Governmental Affairs, Hon. Oden Ewa has witnessed an unprecedented influx of condolence visits messages and tributes eulogising the life and times of his late father, Prof. Pa Ibiang Oden Ewa at…
The Deputy Chief Press Secretary to Governor Bassey Edet Otu, Edem Darlington has described the Think Cross River initiative as the governor’s bold initiative for a new, better and more united Cross River State. In a chat with our reporter, Mr Darlington said “Think Cross River Initiative is a vision of the State Governor, Sen…
By Ovat Abeng Wives of the President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo; Senator Oluremi Tinubu and Dr Nonye Soludo, respectively have jointly empowered 1,000 women in Anambra State. It was gathered that the empowerment came courtesy of the nationwide flag off of Renewed Hope Initiative and Tony Elumelu…