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Cross Riverians for Bassey Otu (CRFBO) Applaud Gov. on UNICROSS VC Appointment and Governing Council

By Ettah Emmanuel The sociopolitical organization Cross Riverians for Bassey Otu has commended the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, for his strategic steps toward enhancing the state’s educational sector through recent appointments. The group expressed admiration for the appointment of Professor Francisca Bassey as the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). They described the decision as visionary, underscoring the governor’s commitment to aca

Pro-Bassey Otu Group Adopts Higgins Peters As Grand Patron.

Amended Electoral Law: Hon Emma Akwagiobe Commends Otu, ‘Proactive’ CRSHOA

BY ETTAH EMMANUEL O. A leading chairmanship aspirant in Obudu Local Government Area, Hon. Emmanuel Akwagiobe, has commended Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, for signing the amended electoral law, which extends the tenure of local government chairmen and councillors to four years. Describing the governor's action as a 'noble feat', in the right direction, the chairmanship hopeful noted that it distinguishes Cross River State while aligning its local government officials with their

COMMUNIQUE OF THE 79TH ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NFF HELD IN UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE 10/9/2023

Published by ETTAH EMMANUEL O. The Congress of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) held its 79th Annual General Assembly on Sunday, 10th September 2023 at Monty Suites Hotel, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and resolved as follows: 1) The NFF President in his welcome address thanked the Congress for the confidence reposed in him and the Executive Committee members during the last elections. He praised the Federal Government of Nigeria, in particular His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR for his tr

CROSS RIVER STATE AGRICULTURAL YOUTH SUMMIT AND IT'S IMPORTANCE FOR NATIONAL FOOD SECURITY AND JOB C

Agriculture remains the mainstay of every economy, be it traditional agrarian society or the 21st century mechanized economy. Few days ago, the world celebrated the World Food Day with focus on the importance of food security for national development. At the Regional, national and sub national levels, Agriculture plays I pivotal role in development. In fact, green economy is synonymous to good health and wealth creation. As part of the promotion of agro-industrialization and to discourage depend

NaijablaseTv Sports: Rivers State Governor Donate #30 million to Rivers Hoopers Basketball Team

assures of making sports attractive to lure youths out of criminality Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has assured of sustaining support for the growth of all sporting activities in the State and making it attractive to the youths of the state. Governor Fubara gave his assurance when players of Rivers Hoopers Basketball Club, winners of the Louis Edem International Basketball competition presented their laurels to him at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Friday. The governo

Asaba Agog As Capt. Eche Amos Blow Hot Ahead of Northern Vs Southern Journalists Football match

*By* : Eche Amos. As the curtains for the 7th National Youth Games holding in Asaba, Delta State, are gradually winding down, Sports Journalists covering the multi-sport U-15 National Event are planning to take out time to usher in the new national leadership of the Sports Writers' Association of Nigeria, SWAN, headed by Comr. Isaiah Benjamin. The over three hundred Sports Journalists who converged in Asaba from across the country have unanimously resolved to play a novelty football match as a

TRIBUTE TO OUR BELOVED DAD, MR OSONG ETTAH UBI IN LOVING ONE YEAR MEMORY- 2ND JANUARY 2024

TRIBUTE TO OUR BELOVED DAD, MR OSONG ETTAH UBI IN LOVING MEMORY- 2ND JANUARY 2024

CRS Ministry of Sports Dev’t Celebrate a Visionary Leader Sen. Prince Otu as He Marks His birthday

The Management and Staff of the Ministry of Sports Development joins esteemed Cross Riverians to extend heartfelt felicitations to the People-First Governor, Sen Bassey Edet Otu, on the joyous occasion of his birthday. We acknowledge you as a visionary leader with a deep commitment to the welfare of citizens. May your life's journey be continually blessed, graced with wisdom, knowledge, and understanding as you guide the state to even greater heights in the days to come. Amen. Hon. Agnes Atsu Co

HER EXCELLENCY, BISHOP EYOANWAN BASSEY OTU, HONORED BY UN 1000 AFRICAN WOMEN NETWORK IN NEW YORK

By ETTAH EMMANUEL O. #NaijaBlaseTv Her Excellency, Bishop Dr. Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, has been recognized by the UN 1000 African Women Network in New York and inducted as an automatic member. Representing her at this prestigious event was the Honorable Commissioner for Social Welfare and Community Development, Archbishop Prof. Margaret Ene-Ita, who was joined by Associate Professor Esther Archibong, Special Adviser to the Governor on National Social Investment Programmes. Both were also honored wit

Hon. Agnes Atsu Felicitates with His Excellency, Sen. Bassey Otu as he mark his 100 days in office

I Agnes Atsu, the commissioner for Sports Development, On behalf of my entire staff of the ministry congratulates you, His Excellency Sen. Bassey Otu as you Mark 100 days in office as Governor of Cross River State. Within 100 Days in office, you have indeed proven to be the Peoples' First Governor by embarking on your laudable projects to give succour to the people. Once again, Congratulations Your Excellency. The ministry of Sports Development pledge to support your vision of restoring the sta

Ettah Emmanuel, CEO of NaijablaseTV, Receives Nomination for Positive Leadership Awards 2023

I was nominated for my substantial impacts that have resonated within the media and the sports community. One of the key contributions is my effort to increase the visibility and representation of underrepresented groups in sports through various media platforms, including interviews, features, and social media engagement. By actively promoting diversity and inclusivity in opera news, Baskadia media, NaijablaseTv, and other social media handles. Have helped reshape the narrative and perception o

IIM-Africa : 2023 National Awareness Campaign

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Meet The Current Ambassador of Nigeria to Italy Amb.Mfawa Omini Abam an Indigene of Ugep

Ambassador His Excellency, Ambassador Mfawa Omini Abam is Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Italian Republic with Concurrent Accreditation to the Republic of Albania. Ambassador Abam started his diplomatic career in 1993 as a Third Secretary in the Nigerian Foreign Service Academy, Lagos. He has had a consistent career spanning almost thirty  years. Among the strategic positions he has held are Protocol Officer in the Office of the Chief of General Staff(the Vice President), 1996-1998; Third Secretary

APC National Youth Caucus Felicitate With Governor Prince OTu On His 64TH Birthday .

It is always a great privilege to celebrate an astute and compassionate leader with pure heart, humane, honesty and great love for humanity. Your Excellency sir, ever since your emergence as the Executive Governor of Cross River State, sanity and righteousness has returned to our dear state, your emergence was divine, timely, a testimonial that God loves Cross Riverians. Above all, your efficiency in handling issues of the state is a proof of a man well prepared and on divine assignment to face

Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong Sponsors Eze Igbo Youths Football Fiesta in Calabar.

In Continuation of his grassroots sports development, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong of Cross River South Senatorial District on Saturday flagged off the 2023 Eze Igbo Youths Football Competition in Cross River State at Holy Trinity Church Field Calabar. Declaring the Competition open, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong represented by Charles Ekanem kicked off the tournament in a match involving Bedwell United FC vs Highway FC. Senator Ekpenyong congratulated all eight teams stressing that sports especially foo

CONFERENCE OF NIGERIAN POLITICAL PARTIES (CNPP) CRS APPOINTS NEW ACTING CHAIRMAN PST. ODUNG MICHAEL.

The Conference of Nigerian Political Parties(CNPP) Cross River State Chapter has unanimously passed a vote of no confidence on Mr. Patrick Ally and appoints Pastor Odung Michael as its acting chairman. Members of the group who all unanimously signed the petition have urged the Executive Governor of Cross River State His Excellency Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu, through the State Security Apparatus and the state palliative Committee to quickly effect the arrest of Mr. Patrick Ally and Castro Ezama

IRONBAR'S IMPACT TOWARDS STRENGTHENING CROSS RIVER'S SPORTS SECTOR.

In a significant development, the State Governor, Sen.Bassey Otu has appointed renowned weightlifting champion, Mr. Emmanuel Ironbar, to serve as the Technical Adviser for the Cross River State Sports Commission. The appointment, officially conveyed in a letter dated October 1, 2023, was presented to the Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, by Hon. Agnes Atsu, the Commissioner for Sports. Mr. Ironbar's journey to this role is remarkable, having been discov

Cross River State Chief of Staff Inaugurates Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu Youth House in Calabar

BY PATRICK ASUQUO Calabar, Nigeria – March 7, 2025 – The Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State, Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar, officially inaugurated the Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu Youth House in Calabar. The event highlighted the facility’s role in supporting youth development and community engagement. During the ceremony, Hon. Ironber encouraged young people to pursue meaningful endeavors that contribute to personal and community growth. He noted that the facility is intended to provide

Paris 2024 Olympics: Sports Minister Challenges NOC to Break New grounds

_Calls for adequate preparation towards success in Paris_ In a bid to elevate Nigeria's presence and performance at the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has issued a compelling call to the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) to push the boundaries of their preparations. The Minister made the call during a meeting with the executive board of the NOC, led by its president, Engr. Habu Gumel at the Moshood Abiola Nationa