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TC TI-BIASE: A Headliner in Governor Ben Ayade’s achievements By Kingsley Agim The idea of establishing the Teachers Continuous Training Institute (TCTI) in Biase Local Government of Cross River State, muted in 2018, accentuated Governor Ben Ayade's unhidden passion for the development of quality Education. Virtually all the institute's physical structures with accompanying Digital infrastructures and furnishings were in place by 2022. The Institute's vision is to be a world class academic environment that will support and sustain the continuous re-training of Teachers who will champion the highest quality of teaching and learning in primary and secondary schools as well as lift them to highest performance in all competitive examinations, and create an academic atmosphere that will promote high quality teaching and learning required in the 21st century digital space. These efforts are aimed at leveraging teachers to meet the teaching needs of schools, attract high quali...

By Kingsley Agim The Obong of Calabar and Treaty King of the Efik Kingdom, His Eminence, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, has called on all those disenchanted by his re-emergence after the Supreme Court's judgement of January 13, to reorder their priorities and begin to put the will of the people above their personal interests. Recall that on January 13, 2023, the Supreme Court, in a unanimous judgement read by Justice Amina Augie, affirmed the decision of the Court of Appeal on the disputed stool, and ordered that a fresh election for the position be conducted, where Edidem Otu V was duly re-elected by the kingmaker in line with the directives of the apex court's judgement. Edidem Ekpo-Okon Abasi Otu V made the call in reaction to unfounded news making the rounds, attempting to distort the apex court's judgement and further questioning his re-selection as the Obong of Calabar. Speaking while playing host to the Executives of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Cross Ri...

By Ntem Chris. Every year from May 6th to 12th, Nurses are recognized for their service and dedication to caring for others and improving the health of patients nationwide through National Nurses Week. Throughout the week, healthcare organizations celebrate their teams, and people across the nation thank the nurses that have made a difference in their lives. With this year's theme; "Our Nurses. Our Future". The CRSPHCDA Director General Deaconess Mrs Abasioffiong Offiong has congratulated/felicitated with her fellow Nurses in the State while celebrating the efforts, dedication, and sacrifices they make every day. "As Nurses, we are essential members of our healthcare workforce who provide care through every stage of life, working with patients at their most intimate and vulnerable moments. This Week offers us a chance to highlight and celebrate ourselves for all we do. National Nurses Week honors our contributions and sacrifices and reminds us to thank the medi...

The Youth Council of Nigeria joins the rest of the world in commemorating the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day on 3 May 2023. This day is set aside across the globe to realize and raise the importance of press freedom. This year’s commemoration theme, Freedom of expression as a driver for all other human rights, signifies the enabling element of freedom of expression to enjoy and protect all other human rights.   The Youth Council Chairman Daniel Obo briefing the Press noted that today is a day where we back the value the press has brought both to our democracy and society at large. Chairman added that young Crossrivians are aware that the young people are part and parcel of today's press and also as young Crossrivians who saw our parents that went through a lot of pains in ensuring that Nigeria of today's stance. He added that some parents were attacked, brutalized and some families suffer a lot of trauma and some died in the process, all in the quest to bir...

Pro-Chancellor, University of Calabar, Retired General Martin Luther-Agwai, has flagged off the Research Fair and Exhibition of the institution as part of the activities lined up to climax the convocation ceremony. Luther-Agwai, a former Chief of Army Staff, lauded the VC for promoting research and quality teaching in the institution, stressing on the need for the university to partner with relevant corporate and government agencies to promote such exhibitions. He said from the exhibition he saw on ground, the university was on the right track towards academic excellence. “We know there are challenges in funding, but I am sure that if we work in partnership with universities and corporate bodies, we will succeed. “I must commend the VC, the research Directorate and the faculties for putting out a unique fair,” he said In her remarks, the VC described Research as “the soul of academics in higher institutions of learning”. The Vice Chancellor commended the Tertiary Education Trus...