17 h. ago Gov Otu’s chief of staff, NIPR partners to drive ethical communication in Cross River

The newly elected executive of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Cross River State Chapter, on Monday, paid a read more Gov Otu’s chief of staff, NIPR partners to drive ethical communication in Cross River

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67 h. ago Oluwatoyin Aluko Appointed President Of Nigeria Netball Federation

In a significant move to enhance the structure of netball in Nigeria, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has appointed Dr Oluwatoyin Aluko as the new President of the Nigeria Netball Federation (NNF). The announcement, made by NSC’s Director General Bukola Olopade, emphasises the need for a sustainable framework to foster the growth of netball across […]

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3 d. ago Tunde Adelakun Appointed Head Of NSC Diaspora Talents Discovery Committee

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced the appointment of seasoned sports technocrat, Tunde Adelakun, as Chairman of its newly established Diaspora Talents Discovery Committee. Honourable Bukola Olopade, Director General of the NSC, made the announcement in a press statement signed by Dr. Mrs. Kehinde Ajayi, Director of Information and Public Relations for the NSC, […]

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5 d. ago Otu receives naval chief, recommits to strategic security partnerships

Bassey Edet Otu, Cross River State governor, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening security and deepening strategic partnerships, as read more Otu receives naval chief, recommits to strategic security partnerships

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5 d. ago Naval chief pledges to combat maritime crimes, secure Nigeria’s waters

The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has pledged to combat maritime crimes to ensure the safety and security of the country’s maritime environment. He disclosed this on Thursday during an operational visit to inspect facilities at the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital and other projects in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State, Read More: https://punchng.com/naval-chief-pledges-to-combat-maritime-crimes-secure-nigerias-waters/

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5 d. ago AFCON 2025: Eagles’ bonuses approved, payments underway — NSC

The National Sports Commission confirms all Super Eagles bonuses for AFCON 2025 have been approved. Payments are now underway, resolving player disputes. Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-2025-eagles-bonuses-approved-payments-underway-nsc/

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7 d. ago Cross River State Police Command Announces New Public Relations Officer

The Inspector‑General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has approved the appointment of ASP Sunday Eitokpah Akata as the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Cross River State Police Command. ASP Akata, a native of Edo State, was commissioned as an Assistant Superintendent of Police in 2022 after completing a five‑year training […]

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8 d. ago Governor Otu’s Vision Turns Calabar Carnival Into Economic Boom – Chief Whip

Chief whip of the Cross River State House of Assembly and member representing Boki two state constituency, Dr Hilary Bissong, has hailed Governor Bassey Otu for the spectacular 20th anniversary celebration of Carnival Calabar. In a statement titled “Celebrating Excellence: Governor Otu’s December of Culture, Unity and Growth,” Bisong described the 2025 edition as “historic […]

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1 week ago Mark Igoche Commends NSC, Foresees Bright Future For Nigerian Sports In 2026

As the National Sports Commission (NSC) continues to spearhead transformative reforms within Nigerian sports, basketball promoter and founder of the Mark D Ball Basketball Championship, Igoche Mark, has warmly welcomed these developments, expressing profound optimism for the future of sport across the nation. In a statement released from Abuja, Igoche Mark declared: “The establishment of […]

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1 week ago Jobs, Trade, and Tinapa: Inside Governor Otu’s economic plan for the new year

Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has called on Cross Riverians to sustain unity and collective purpose as read more Jobs, Trade, and Tinapa: Inside Governor Otu’s economic plan for the new year

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1 week ago TECNO in Partnership With Lagos State Sports Commission Launches Babajide Sanwo

Football remains one of the most powerful forces for unity in Nigeria, transcending ethnic, religious, and socio-economic boundaries. It is read more TECNO in Partnership With Lagos State Sports Commission Launches Babajide Sanwo-Olu Mini Stadium at Sura

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2 w. ago DSS arrests kidnappers who abducted, killed neurology professor in 2023

DSS operatives have arrested two suspects linked to the 2023 abduction and murder of Professor Ekanem Philip-Ephraim in Cross River State. Read More: https://punchng.com/dss-arrests-kidnappers-who-abducted-killed-neurology-professor-in-2023/

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2 w. ago JUST IN: DSS Arrests Suspected Killers Of Professor Ephraim In Cross River

The suspects were apprehended at a medical facility in Cross River State on December 27, while planning to kidnap another medical bigwig. The post JUST IN: DSS Arrests Suspected Killers Of Professor Ephraim In Cross River appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago DSS Arrests Suspected Killers Of Professor Ephraim In Cross River

The suspects were apprehended at a medical facility in Cross River State on December 27, while planning to kidnap another medical bigwig. The post DSS Arrests Suspected Killers Of Professor Ephraim In Cross River appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Total Renovation To Begin Soon At Abuja, Lagos, Other Stadiums – NSC Chairman

The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko, has confirmed that comprehensive renovation works will soon commence at several major stadiums across Nigeria. Speaking in an interview with renowned journalist Osasu Obayiuwana, Dikko disclosed that the Abuja National Stadium will be the starting point of the ambitious project, with Ibadan, Kaduna, Lagos […]

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2 w. ago Otu signs 2026 budget into law, reaffirms commitment to inclusive growth

Bassey Otu, governor of Cross River State, has formally signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, describing the budget as read more Otu signs 2026 budget into law, reaffirms commitment to inclusive growth

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2 w. ago Osun Assembly raises 2026 budget, Jigawa, C’River govs sign bills

Osun Assembly raises its 2026 budget, while Jigawa and Cross River governors sign their state budgets 2026 into law, focusing on economic transformation. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-assembly-raises-2026-budget-jigawa-criver-govs-sign-bills/

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2 w. ago Hustle & Grace: Lagos Street Life Through The Lens Of Gabriel Out

In Hustle & Grace – Portraits from the Streets of Lagos, photographer Gabriel Otu turns ordinary street enterprise into a compelling study of balance, resilience and quiet dignity. Exhibited in People and Places at the Ikom Gallery Collaboratory, Calabar (5–30 September 2022), the series marks a reflective homecoming for the Cross River–born artist, who revisits […]

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3 w. ago Cross River sets pace in women’s economic empowerment nationwide – BudgIT Report

Cross River State has emerged as a national pacesetter in advancing women’s economic empowerment, as the latest State of Women’s read more Cross River sets pace in women’s economic empowerment nationwide – BudgIT Report

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3 w. ago Toptier Sports Mgt Hails Olopade As N40 Billion Investment Set To Transform Nigerian Football

Toptier Sports Management has commended the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, for his pivotal administrative role in securing a groundbreaking N40 billion investment aimed at revolutionising Nigeria’s domestic football leagues. The substantial ten-year investment by Toptier Sports Management into both the Nigeria National League (NNL) and the Nigeria Women […]

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