Stakeholders at the conference. By Kelvin Obambon The destruction of Cross River’s rainforest, the ‘largest’ remaining pristine forest in West Africa, is reaching a catastrophic level, prompting warning by stakeholders. They said without immediate action, the rainforests could vanish entirely within a few decades as it is estimated that from 2001 to date, Cross River…
Gov. Umo Eno. By Anietie Akpan The people Ekid Nation, comprising Eket and Esit Eket Local Government Areas (LGA) of Akwa Ibom, have dragged the State Government and its Commissioner for what they called, “the clandestine, unjust, and illegal transfer of 30,000 hectares of Ekid ancestral land to Tulcan Energy Company without notice, consultation, or…
By Kelvin Obambon A civil society organization, We The People (WTP) Center For Social Studies And Development, has engaged women in mining host communities in Akpabuyo and Akamkpa local government areas of Cross River State on rights advocacy and legal empowerment. The town hall meeting held on Thursday July 3, in Mfamosing community, had representatives…
Sponsor of the motion, Member representing Yala 2 State Constituency, Hon Ogiji Martins Achadu. By Itam Offor Poised to safeguard public health and promote environmentally friendly practices, the Cross River State House of Assembly (CRHA) has proposed a ban on the use of Styrofoam and foil paper for packaging food in the State. The Lawmakers,…
By Anietie Akpan The Nigeria Union of Journalists mourns with the government and people of Niger State over the flood related deaths of about 150 Nigerians in the village of Mokwa in Niger State. A statement from the National Secretary of NUJ. Comrade Achike Chude said, this horrific tragedy is coming on the heels of…
The FRSC Sector Commander, CC Joseph Toby (centre), the Coordinator, NESREA, Mr. Anunobi Raymond (2nd) from right) and others during the courtesy visit on Thursday. By Anietie Akpan The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) Cross River State Field Office, has declared its readiness to collaborate with the Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC)…