By Our Reporter Bishop Eyoanwan Otu, wife of the Cross River State governor, has empowered and feted hundreds of street cleaners under the employ of the Calabar Urban Development Authority (CUDA). PillarToday reports that Bishop Otu empowered the cleaners with cash, Point Of Sales (POS) machines, foodstuff and clothing materials. Speaking while presenting the women…
By Joseph Kingston A seasoned journalist and media strategist with almost two decades of impactful experience in human-centered and rural development reporting, Imani Odey is seen by many veterans and media personalities as the archetype of digital media and a young woman determined to raise the bar in the journalism profession. Many people believe she…
By Anietie Akpan Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu has bemoaned the demise of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, and described him as a symbol of strength and dignity. In a condolence message to the Buhari family, which she personally signed, Dr. Edu said the former presiden had the love…
Gov. Bassey Otu (left), former Gov. Liyel Imoke. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu has paid glowing tribute to former Governor Liyel Imoke, as he clocks 64 today. Otu described him as “a statesman of uncommon grace” whose life and leadership continue to inspire generations. In a heartfelt congratulatory…
The deceased, Mrs. Ijeoma Wilson Obote. By Anietie Akpan The family of Mrs. Ijeoma Wilson Obote, a 50-year-old hair stylist shot and killed by an insane police officer in Calabar, Cross River State, has accused the authorities of neglect. Obote was killed on March 23, 2025, when a police Inspector Bassey Effiong, attached to Atakpa…
By Magnus Effiong Governor Bassey Otu has restated his determination, with the help of God, to take Cross River State to higher level. Speaking at the Calabar International Conference centre, weekend, during a ‘Solemn Assembly’ with the theme ‘The Lord reigns,’ the Governor said:”Cross River State will rise and won’t be stopped. We are on…