Author: Anietie Akpan
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Cross River Suffers Deficit in Education, Infrastructure, Others, Otu…Calls for Collective Action
Gov. Bassey Otu (L), receiving a plaque from the President-General of the Mary Knoll College Alumni Association, Chief John Abang (AIG Rtd). By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has declared that the state is suffering from a state of serious deficit in many areas. Accordingly, he has called for a collective…
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Catholic Priest Lauds Ebonyi Governor For Commitment to Christian Faith
By Anietie Akpan The Parish Priest of St. Mary Pro-Cathedral Calabar, Rev. Fr. Evaristus Bassey, has commended the governor of Ebonyi State, Rt. Hon. Francis Nwifuru for being committed to his Christian faith despite being a public official. In a statement made available to Pillar Today, the priest said, “unlike Muslims in public office, very often Christians in public office shy away…
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Nigeria’s Digital Economy Achieves Historic Milestone With N1.07 Quadrillion in e-Transactions – Group
By Dianabasi Effiong Nigeria has achieved a monumental economic landscape through the nation’s electronic payment transactions, having reached an unprecedented N1.07 quadrillion in 2024. This marks a 79 per cent increase from the N600 trillion recorded in 2023, the Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) said in a statement. The statement was issued by the TSF Chairman,…
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Nigeria is Undergoing Very Serious Restructuring; Gov. Otu
Gov. bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan The Vice Chairman of the South-South Governors’ Forum and Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has disclosed that “Nigeria is undergoing a very serious restructuring”. He said the restructuring is being done “economically and, in particular, in its fiscal responsibility” and the South-South region will align with…
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Maintain High Level of Professionalism in Enforcing Third-Party Vehicle Insurance Policy, CP
By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Police Command has commenced the enforcement of the Third-Party vehicle insurance policy across the state. In view of this, the Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command (CP), Mt. Gyogon Augustine Grimah has advised vehicle owners to have genuine third-party insurance to avoid any kind of embarrassment. In a…
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No Hiding Place For Criminals As Gov Eno Flags Off Command Center Project
Gov. Umo Eno Laying the foundation stone of the project. By Anietie Akpan In his sustained bid to further on the security drive of his ARISE Agenda, Governor Umo Eno, Saturday flagged off the construction of a Command and Control Center in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The centralized facility is designed to digitally manage and…
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AKICORP, Strategizing to Boost Akwa Ibom’s Investment Drive
The MD/CEO of AKICORP, Mr Imo-Abasi Jacob. By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom Investment Corporation (AKICORP) will soon roll out a strategic action plan to boost the state’s investment drive. Already at the just concluded first ever management retreat of the corporation at the Ibom Led Pent House, Uyo, at weekend, every member of management presented…
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Decay in Yala Legislative Chamber Building Causes Chairman Sleepless Night
The Chairman of Yala LGA, Dr Fred Okem during the inspection. By Anietie Akpan The Chairman of Yala Local Government Area (LGA), Dr Fred Okem has expressed shock at the level of decay in the Legislative Chamber building. Okem who went on an on the spot inspection of the rehabilitation work on the legislative chamber…
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Be Target Driven, Stay on Course, AKICORP Boss
Gov. Umo Eno. By Anietie Akpan The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of the Akwa Ibom Investment Corporation, (AKICORP), Mr. Imo-Abasi Jacob, has charged staff of the corporation on the need to adopt a target -driven approach to job delivery.as opposed to the hitherto traditional bureaucracy. The AKICORP boss who gave the charge…
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People’s First Mantra , Gov. Otu Must Not Be Distracted, Ita-Giwa
Senator Florence Ita-Giwa By Anietie Akpan Former Presidential Adviser on National Assembly Matters, Sen. Princess Florence Ita-Giwa has warned against any distraction against Governor Bassey Otu, She said there is no vacancy come 2027 as the “Back to South” agenda with Governor Otu on the saddle is an eight year mission. This warning Pillar Today…
