Cross River hopeful knocked out of Rio

Hopes for a female medal in the table tennis singles event at the ongoing Olympics in Rio, Brazil have been dashed as Cross River born Offiong Edem crashed out, losing 1-4 to Belarus’s Viktoria Pavlovich.

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CROSS RIVER STATE GOV.Professor Ben Ayade to Expand Access to Water in the State

Professor Ben Ayade has expressed the commitment of his administration to the expansion of

The Governor, who stated this at a meeting with the Country Director, the World Bank Group‎, Mr. Rachid Benmessaoud in Abuja, said the provision of water is a cardinal focus of his administration given its importance to the overall well-being of the people.

According to the Governor, “Water is a great asset. 80 per cent of diseases in Africa are water borne. So if you can fix the issue of water, then you have fixed the issue of diseases. So for me, it is a cardinal focus of our administration.”

While thanking the World Bank for assisting the state through the joint funding of some of its critical water infrastructure, the governor expressed his desire to evolve a new management style for the state water board.

He said the new management regime would ensure sustainability ‎while freeing it from the control of Government.

The Governor therefore, urged the World Bank to team up with his government to develop the new business model.

Speaking earlier, ‎Hassan M. Kida, Lead Water and Sanitation Specialist, World Bank Group, said the Bank wants to see a “peculiar business plan to be able to ensure that things continue to move as we continue to make expansions in terms of water supply.”

He said the goal of the the Bank is to assist the state achieve 80 to 90 per cent water supply coverage.

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GOV. UDOM EMMANUEL HAS NO HAND IN MY NOMINATION AS MINISTER, SAYS UDO UDOMA

Sen. Udoma expressed sadness about the story and described the story as a serious blackmail taken too far by unprincipled and desperate politicians in the state.

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CALABAR - SSG HELD HOSTAGE BY ROAD SWEEPERS OVER UNPAID ALLOWANCE

CALABAR—Secretary to Cross River State Government, Mrs Martina Agbor, was yesterday held hostage by street sweepers and gardeners at the Calabar Urban Development Authority, CUDA, when she went there to take inventory of the Authority’s vehicles and other facilities

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AYAIYA CROONER MISHAEL MESHACH SET TO TIE THE KNOTS

Akwa Ibom Ayaiya crooner Mishael Meshach popularly known as Mish is set for the next phase of life as he will be tying the knots officially come October 24, 2015.

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MOVIE PREMIÈRED - 'ONE BRIGHT MORNING'

Nollywood Actress Aniebiet Francis recently premiered a short film One Bright Morning’ in Uyo. The premiere also marked the epic launch of the ‘Every Seconds Count’ campaign by her NGO – Conscience Alive Foundation. the event which was held at Monty suites, had speakers from The Road Safety, Red Cross, Police, political class and the medical profession. Star Actor Bimbo Manuel of Tinsel fame led a gaxaly of other stars which included Moses Armstrong, Moses Eskor and Emem etto to the premiere.

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STANDARD MEDICAL CARE IN AKWA IBOM

The delay in the arrival of foreign doctors, said to be waiting for clearance from relevant medical associations in Nigeria and work permit from the nation’s immigration service, is the main reason the 20th Anniversary Hospital in Akwa Ibom state is yet to start operation.

A former governor of the state, Godswill Akpabio, made the disclosure while speaking at the 28th anniversary celebration of the state.

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