By Our Reporter Officials of the Cross River State government have commended the Presidency for honouring Dr Emmanuel Ironbar, the Chief of Staff to Governor Bassey Otu, with The Outstanding Leadership Award, in Abuja. The award presentation, held at the Banquet Hall of the State House, Presidential Villa, and initiated by the Office of the…
By Magnus Effiong Property owners and farmers affected by the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway have commended the federal government for the transparent manner in which it is carrying out the compensation exercise. Beneficiaries and community leaders in Odukpani and Akamkpa local government areas of Cross River state, which is the Section 3A of…
By Our Reporter The Vice‑Chancellor of the University of Calabar (Unical), Prof. Florence Obi, has officially commissioned the university’s ultramodern fuel station. Incorporated as Unical Petroleum and Gas Ltd, the new outlet located at Eta Agbor, close to the school campus, is a joint venture between the institution and DonCally Resources Limited. UniCal authorities said the gesture…
By Princewill Kingston The Calabar Urban Development Authority, CUDA, has kickstarted the opening up of blocked drainages from the Walkover Bus Stop to Unique Schools in 8 miles, Calabar which had caused uncontrollable flooding of the area thereby constituting a menace to residents and commuters for months now. PillarToday gathered that the area is always…
By Magnus Effiong The Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on Health, Dr Ekpo Ekpo Bassey, has posited that the challenge of brain drain in the health sector was gradually coming to an end in Cross River state due to the Governor’s pragmatic approach to challenges in the sector, including welfare of medical professionals. Dr…
By Magnus Effiong The Obong of Calabar, His Eminence Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi-Otu V, has restated the importance of functional health institution, saying building facilities across the country without trained health personnel and modern equipment would not meet the health needs of the Nigerian people. The Monarch said this when the Coordinating Minister of Health…