The new Permanent Secretaries taking their oath of office. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has sworn in 27 new permanent secretaries into the state civil service emphasizing the need for heightened efficiency and productivity in the public sector. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Comrade Nsa Gill on…
Gov. Bassey Otu (centre), flanked by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey on his right and others cutting the anniversary cake at the U. J. Esuene stadium on Tuesday. By Ita Williams, Calabar As Nigeria celebrates her 64th independence, Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu, has called for reflection and unity. In an address…
Gov. Umo Eno By Anietie Akpan The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has intervened in the current fuel crisis that has rocked the state for over two weeks. Consequently, petroleum unions in the state have agreed to lift the ban on sale of petroleum products in the state. According to Converseer, a…
By Dianabasi Effiong The 2924 Annual Conference of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) will be held from Nov. 7 to Nov. 9 in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. This was made known in a statement by the professional body of the editors/media executives in Nigeria on Monday by its President, Mr. Eze Anaba and the General…
Governor Umo Eno. By Anietie Akpan The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, CON has congratulated the government and people of Akwa Ibom on the 37th anniversary of the creation of the state. Akpabio, in a congratulatory message made available to some newsmen through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh…
By Anietie Akpan Ex Agitators under the Bakassi Freedom Fighters (BFF) allegedly short-changed in the Presidential Amnesty Programme(PAP) Phase Two, have threatened to lock down Abuja over the non payment of their 12 Years stipend. This was contained in a statement made available to Pillar Today at weekend as issued at the end of the…