Author: Anietie Akpan
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Otu Names Abi Paramount Ruler, Chairman Council Of Chiefs
Governor Bassey Otu By Ita Williams, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has announced the appointment of the Paramount Ruler of Abi local government area, His Royal Majesty, Oval (Elder) Solomon Osim Edward, as the new chairman of the Cross River State Council of Chiefs. A press statement, signed on Friday by the…
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Reports of Victor Osimhen Ban Is Fake – NFF
By Anietie Akpan The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has denied reports in some online publications that the Super Eagles’ forward Victor Osimhen has been banned from the national team. Osimhen had few days ago through the carried out a social media outburst that was considered offensive to the Super Eagles immediate past coach, Finidi…
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Cross River Government Shuts Down All Mining Sites, Quarries, Logging In The State
Governor Bassey Otu By Anietie Akpan Disturbed by the un-wholesome practices of artisannal and industrial miners, the Cross River state government has shut down all mining sites, quarries and wood logging in the state. This directive as contained in a statement dated June 20, 2024 and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof.…
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Port Manager Calls For Collaboration Among Stakeholders To Ensure Safety In Maritime Industry
The Manager, Calabar Port, Mr Olumati Festus By Ita Williams, Calabar In a bid to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of port operations, the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) has called for strategic collaboration among maritime stakeholders in the country. The appeal was made on Thursday by. the Manager of Calabar Port, Mr Olumati Festus during…
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Hard Times Await Illicit Miners In Cross River As State Government Draws Red Line
The Commissioner for Mineral Resources, Mr Effiom-Ekaha Otu (4th from L) with officials of the MIREMCO during the advocacy campaign…recently. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Government has drawn the red line declaring war on illicit mining in the state. This action by the state government Pillar Today gathered, is the right step in the…
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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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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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Cross River Partners Private Sector On Sports Development, Revenue Boost
L-R: Governor Bassey Otu, Chief Executive Officer of SRHD Sports Management, Mr Daniel Daramola, the State’s Commissioner for Sports Development, Mrs. Agnes Atsu during the presentation for Sports Development… recently. By Anietie Akpan Cross River state government has disclosed the state’s readiness to partner the private sector for sports development and boost her revenue base.…
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Gov Otu Resuscitates Construction Of Adiabo-Ikoneto Road Abandoned 30-Years Ago
Governor Bassey Otu cutting the tape to signal commencement of work on the Adiabo-Ikoneto road while others look on. By Anietie Akpan Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River state has resuscitated the construction of the Adiabo-Ikoneto road in Odukpani Local Government Area of the state abandoned 30 years ago. Findings by Pillar Today showed that…
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Otu Charges World Bank, UN, To Bridge Global Economic Gaps, Balance World’s Economy
Governor Bassey Otu (5th from R), the World Bank Trade Team leader, Aleksandar Stojorov (6th R) and others during the visit…recently. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu has charged the World Bank, United Nations (UN) and other multilateral agencies to bridge global economic gaps and balance world’s economy. Governor Otu in…
