By Our Reporter The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has felicitated the Governor of Cross River state, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, on his 66th Birthday, saying the Governor’s commitment to the welfare of his people was inspiring hope. The foremost Christian body said this through a Goodwill Message to the Governor, signed by its…
Former President of Henshaw Town Council (HTC) and a retired High Court Judge, Etubom (Justice) Charles Archibong, has given reasons he feels Henshaw Town community leaders of Calabar South should sheath their swords over the lingering crisis in the community. In a chat with our reporter, Etubom Archibong said he had been in the trenches,…
By Joseph Kingston As the Governor of Cross River state, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, rolls out the drums to celebrate his 66th Birthday, Cross Riverians have given different opinions on whether or not celebration is worth the trouble. PillarToday’s investigations revealed that while majority of Cross Riverians view Governor Otu as showing promises of ability…
Gov. Umo Eno By Etim Etim In 1982, Gov. Clement Isong changed the-then College of Education, Uyo, to University of Cross River State. It is now known as University of Uyo. Over 40 years later, Gov. Umo Eno is turning College of Education, Afaha Nsit to Akwa Ibom State University of Education. There are key…
President Bola Tinubu. By Etim Etim It’s almost certain that every presidential decision will draw a controversy, but President Tinubu’s clemency to 175 prisoners, most of whom were convicted drug dealers, murderers and corrupt politicians, has sparked intense debate across the land and further call the quality of the president’s thought process into question. The…
Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. By Eseme Eyiboh It is a peculiar feature of Nigerian political commentary that verifiable evidence is often sacrificed on the altar of sentiment. A recent Editorial of Leadership Sunday questioning the relevance of the 10th Senate and portraying it as a mere appendage of the executive, though expressing the legitimate…