OPINION By Nsa Gill Welcome to Calabar, the capital city of Cross River State in the South-South geo-political zone and crude oil and gas-rich Niger Delta region of Nigeria, Known for its rich history and cultural heritage, a reputation that faced the challenge of neglect and near abandonment in the recent past. The current administration,…
Governor Bassey Otu By Anietie Akpan Çross River state government has ordered the immediate disbandment of the suspended Cocoa Allocation Taskforce and Surveillance Team in the state. This order by the State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu as contained in a statement dated June 10 by his Chief Press Secretary, Nsa Gill, affects the four government-owned…
OPINION By Etim Etim Akwa Ibom State government has the largest social welfare programmes in almost every sector in the country, but adding free football tickets could be counterproductive. The government provides free education for all primary and secondary school students with free books, and this has been going on since 1999. It pays about…
The Deputy Governor, Rt Hon. Peter Odey(left), the Speaker, CRHA, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem at the inter-denominational service to mark Democracy Day on Sunday. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has highlighted the significance of June 12, 1992, presidential election, saying its subsequent annulment fuelled Nigeria’s democratic struggle. A statement by…
Governor Bassey Otu (middle), the Zonal Coordinator of NCCSALW, Major General Ifiok Obot (4th from R) and others during the visit. By Anietie Akpan The Cross River state government has declared commitment to collaborate with the Federal Government in combating the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in the state. A statement on Sunday…
Governor Bassey Otu By Anietie Akpan Cross River state is to benefit from the Federal Government’s $538.5 million Special Agro-industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) Programme. Already the state government at its 5th Executive Council (Exco) meeting on Friday presided over by the State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu at the Council of Chief Chamber (temporary meeting venue…