…My Business is Legal, Igwe Gov. Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan The foremost forest community of Ekuri in Akamkpa Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River State has alerted Nigerians, the State Government, and the international conservation community to the grave injustice, environmental harm, and looming security threat arising from illegal logging activities in its forest. The…
Gov. Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan In recognition of what it described as his far-reaching contributions to governance, public service and humanitarian development across Nigeria, Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola, has announced the conferment of Honorary Doctorate on Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu. According to a release from the Governor’s Press Unit,…
CP. Rashid B. Afegbua, PSC, MNIPS (2nd L), NCS Controller Aniekan Archibong Nya (3rd L) and others during the courtesy visit on Wednesday. By Anietie Akpan The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) in Cross River State has sought to strengthen synergy and cooperation between the Nigeria Police Force emphasizing the need for increased adoption of…
Minister Nyesom Wike. By Sam Akpe Confused.Undecided. Disordered. Manipulated. These words fittingly depict the current state of affairs and conscience of the Rivers State House of Assembly in its impeachment plot. The swords are already drawn. The atmosphere is toxic with the smell of blood and screams of agony. There is an aberration in the ambiance, and justice is crying for help! The previously calm waters of Rivers State have surged over their banks. Streams are submergingplateaus. What shall we tell our children!…
By Emma Akpabio Residents, motorists, and key stakeholders in Obot Akara Local Government Area have commended Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, for the ongoing road and bridge projects in the area, describing them as timely interventions that have brought long-awaited relief and renewed hope to rural communities. Across Obot Akara, over 20 kilometres…
President Bola Tinubu. By Anietie Akpan A Civil Society Organization (CSO), based in Cross River State, Rainforest Resource and Development Centre (RRDC), has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Zone 6 and two other federal agencies for a suspected illegal logging in the state for export, violation of…