Governor Bassey Otu, speaking to newsmen moments after arrival at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar on Monday. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu, on Monday declared that the state’s future remains bright, unstoppable and won’t be shortchanged anymore. Governor Otu made the declaration at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar upon…
By Lucy Daniel Obot Akara Local Government of Akwa Ibom State came alive on Saturday as the Women Sensitization Tour on Civic Responsibility under the “Women Arise” initiative held with a strong call for voter education, cooperative engagement and grassroots mobilization. The event which drew political leaders, women groups and stakeholders from across the 11…
Officials inspecting facilities at the Victor Attah International Airport on Thursday. By Anietie Akpan The Akwa Ibom state government has reiterated its readiness to meet the April deadline to commence international flights at the Victor Attah International Airport. A release from the Government House Press Unit said, the State’s Supervisory Commissioner for Special Duties and…
Executive Director, CHRAN, Mr Franklyn Isong. By Dianabasi Effiong A Civil Society group, Centre for Human Rights and Accountability Network (CHRAN) has described the Akwa Ibom Taxes Bill, otherwise known as the Property Bill, as anti-people, draconian, monstrous, and oppressive. The group also says it opposed the Bill titled “A Bill for a law to…
Dr. Betta Edu (right) presenting one of the locally made souvenirs to the 111th Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams. By Anietie Akpan The former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu on Sunday hosted the 111th Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, suing for a stronger and holistic US…
CP Baba Mohammed Azare, mnipr, fsi. Akwa Ibom Commissioner of Police. By Dianabasi Effiong The Nigeria Police Force, Akwa Ibom State Command says it recorded a major operational success following a coordinated raid of identified criminal black spots within Ibaka Fishing Port, leading to the arrest of 23 male suspects. The raid also led to…