Ace sports editor Anietie Iyoho goes home

…to be buried on 22nd June 2024 The media community has again been thrown into mourning with the untimely death of Anietie Iyoho, ace sports editor and prolific writer. Aged 52, Iyoho, until his demise was the Special Assistant to Senator Ita Enang, former Senior Special Assistant to then President Muhammadu Buhari on National Assembly…

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In Constant Pursuit of Distinction: A Tribute

L-R: Mrs. Ntekpe Inoyo, the chairperson of Inoyo Toro Foundation; Dr. George Akpan; Barrister Grace Akapn; and Inoyo. By Udom Inoyo To those who excel, their admirers never want them to quit the scene. Tiger Woods dominated the golf world and opened opportunities for those outside the mainstream to engage in golfing. Though not performing…

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Gov Otu to build Calabar Sports Resort and Hotels

…welcomes private sector partnership for sports development in Cross River State Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has said his administration will continue to provide a level playing ground for private sector partnership in the development of the sports ecosystem of the state. Otu disclosed the administration’s preparedness when he received a team of…

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Mr. Budget Bows Out

Ben Ifeanyichukwu Akabueze OPINION By Etim Etim President Muhammadu Buhari was less than a year in office when he realized that his officials would not be able to produce the budget for FY 2017 on time. His Budget and National Planning Minister, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, was frantically seeking help, not only to produce the…

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Customs generate N4.49trn in one year

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has generated total revenue of N4.49trn between June 2023 and May 2024, showing a 74 per cent growth in revenue collection over the period under review. The Comptroller General (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja, where he highlighted the achievement of the Service in the…

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