Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan By Tony Nyong, Uyo Protesting Akwa Ibom women have warned Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against abusing the Office Of Senate President, threatening to invoke Fatua on her. The women protesters came to express anger over the accusation of sexual harassment made by Senator Akpoti -Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The allegation, the…
By Magnus Effiong Five persons were feared dead in Iko Esai community of Akamkpa local government area of Cross River state with many houses, vehicles, household items amongst other things set ablaze when two warring youth factions engaged themselves in brutal violent confrontations. While one of the factions is allegedly loyal to the village/clan head…
Gov. Umo Eno. By Dianabasi Effiong, Uyo Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State on Monday, February 24, assigned portfolios to 25 newly appointed Commissioners and two Special Advisers in the state. According to a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Enobong Uwah, the governor assigned the portfolios following their swearing-in on February 24….
President Bola Tinubu. By Dianabasi Effiong The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) group has acknowledged the leading role Nigeria is seeking to play in driving Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Innovation to position the country as an ICT hub in Africa. In a statement signed by its Chairman Chukwudi Enekwechi and Secretary Shedrach Sunday, the group…
By Magnus Effiong Three Efik chiefs, who dragged the Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi-Otu V and others, to court over issues bordering on the succession tussle, have applied to the court for discontinuation of the matter. Our reporter gathered that the case, which has suit number HC/278/2023, was initiated by Etubom Ephraim Etim…
Gov. Bassey Otu briefing Journalists at the media parley. By Anietie Akpan The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has declared that money for the $3.5 billion Bakassi Deep Sea Port will not come from the state. He also stated clearly that the state government was not taking any loan for the project…