From: Diana Okon-Effiong, CalabarThe 4th edition of the Cross River State/All Nigeria Athletics Championship opened in Calabar with a promise by the state government to sustain sports development and “take youths off the streets’’. Government’s resolve was restated By Gov. Liyel Imoke of Cross River in an address to flag-off... Read more
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar Soccer buffs in Calabar, Cross River, have lauded the Super Eagles on their triumph Saturday night over Bosnia and Herzegovina in their World Cup Group F game at Arena Pantanal, Cuiaba, Brazil. They also commended the trio of Peter Odemwingie, Emmanuel Emenike and Vincent Enyeama... Read more
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar Bamiduro Olumide, Secretary-General Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has described the just concluded Cross River State/ All Nigeria Athletics Championship as a wonderful experience ahead of the Commonwealth Games. Olumide, who stated this in an interview with our Regional correspondent in Calabar also commended the... Read more
Squash Federation Wants Sponsors to Take Advantage of Tax Rebate in Sports Sponsorship Across Board
Sports June 22, 2014
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, CalabarAdamu Ahmed Erena, President Nigeria Squash Federation, has called on interest sponsors to take advantage of lucrative tax rebates instituted by government to encourage sponsorship in sports across board He said that by so doing the sponsors would be rewarded for taking pains to drive sports... Read more
Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson has described the peaceful conduct of the elections and the victory of Mr. Ayodele Fayose in the Ekiti State governorship polls as a victory for democracy and the people of the State. In a congratulatory message to Mr. Fayose, Governor Dickson commended the Independent National Electoral... Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Rivers State Chapter, has dared Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship contender, Prince Tonye Princewill, to make public the list of those who allegedly left APC to join PDP so as to work towards realising his ambition. The party was replying to last week’s statement by... Read more
Bayelsa state Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson says, the Nation’s constitution empowers State Governors to maintain law and order in their domains, stressing that, the intervention of Governors in the Niger Delta region brought about the existing peace and stability in the once troubled region. Governor Dickson, who stated this, while exchanging views with... Read more
Over 10,000 Teachers Computer Literate in Cross River School System – Commissioner
News June 22, 2014
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar No fewer than 10,000 teachers in cross River schools system are now computer literate according to the State Commissioner for Education Prof. Offiong E.Offiong. Offiong stated this in an interview with our correspondent at the NYSC Secondary School, Ikot Ansa, while giving a scorecard of... Read more
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar The production of palm oil will begin in the 6,384 hectare Wilmer/Calaro Oil Palm Estate in Mbarakom, Akamkpa area of Cross River by 2016. This was disclosed by Mr Henry Dusmin, Senior Estate Manager, of the plantation in an interview with our correspondent at Wilmer/Calaro... Read more
From: Dian Okon-Effiong, Calabar The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Cross River has inaugurated an Inter-Agency Advisory Committee on Voter Education and Publicity ahead of the flag-off of distribution of permanent voters card. Inaugurating the Committee at INEC state quarters in Calabar Tuesday, The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mr... Read more
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