Category: Politics
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No Confirmed Case of Cholera Outbreak in Cross River – SA, Health
By Magnus Effiong The Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on Health, Dr Ekpo Ekpo Bassey, has said there is no confirmed case of cholera outbreak in Cross River state as reported in some quarters but that to ensure prevention, control and care in case it occurs, the State government has already activated cholera response…
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PDP Stakeholders Pass Vote Of Confidence On Gov. Eno
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno (L) in a chat with the State Chairman of the PDP, Elder Aniekan Akpan at the Stakeholders’ meeting in Uyo … recently. By Anietie Akpan Ahead of 2027, stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State have passed a vote of confidence on the Governor,…
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ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN CROSS RIVER INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (CR-IRS) PRINCE EDWIN OKON
By Frank Odey It is very interesting to observe that marking one year in office has become a norm among political office holders and some private sector chieftains. This is understandable because such officers set short and long term agenda soon as they assume office which put them on focused lane. It is against this…
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Efut Leaders Tackle Itam, Posit Munene Lacks Powers to Withdraw Certificates, Dissolve ECA
By Magnus Effiong Clan heads and other leaders of the Efut Combined Assembly (ECA), whose certificates were reportedly withdrawn by the Munene of the Efuts, Prof Itam Hogan Itam, have described the said withdrawal of their certificates as jokes taken too far. Their position was contained in a press statement signed by the Secretary-General of…
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Obong’s Throne: Reconciliation Committee Submits Interim Report, Assures of Truce
By Magnus Effiong The Efik kingdom may soon experience lasting peace among various contenders and interest groups which had been at daggers drawn over succession to the throne of the Obong of Calabar, PillarToday gathered at the weekend. Recall that the Palace had late last year, in response to an advice by the State government,…
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RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE REVOLUTION IN AKS: A CASE FOR UDA – ODUENIM – ORUKO – UBORO ROAD.
By Edet-Honesty Effiong In an essentially pedestrian, agro – centric, rural economy, infrastructure means Roads. And in socioeconomic governance, road means growth and development. This basically underscores the overwhelming importance of road infrastructure in the overall well-being of a people. Today, Akwa Ibom State is rated as the State with best network of roads…
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Excitement as NCWS Elects New Exco in C/River, Decorates Rev Otu as Patron
By Magnus Effiong After about eights years of inactivity, the National Council for Women Societies (NCWS) has finally elected executive committee to pilot its affairs with the wife of Governor Bassey Otu, Rev. Eyoanwan Bassey Otu emerging as Patron. Speaking after the elections of the committee members which took place at the Women Development Centre,…
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One Year in Office: Why We’re Celebrating Governor Otu – Barr Ekpeyong Akiba
With millions of Cross Riverians rolling out the drums to celebrate Governor Bassey Otu’s one year in office, in this interview, Barr. Ekpenyong Akiba, Special Adviser to the Governor on General Duties, throws light on why the day is memorable to Cross River state people. Excerpts: The Governor has been saddled with the responsibility of…
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Gov Otu Working as if His Tenure is Ending Tomorrow – HRM Etinyin Edet
HRM (Dr) Etim Okon Edet is the Chairman of the Cross River State Traditional Rulers Council and doubles as the Paramount Ruler of Bakassi local government area. In this interview, the Royal father poured encomium on Governor Bassey Otu for his stellar performance within one year but advised the Governor not to listen to gossips…
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Gov Otu is Nigeria’s New ‘Mr Projects’, says Works Commissioner
Hon Pius Edet is the Honourable Commissioner for works and infrastructure in Cross River State. In this brief interview, he scored Gov Otu high on infrastructural development and called on Cross Riverians to lend their full support to the Governor to encourage him to deliver the long-anticipated dividends of democracy. Excerpts: Q: Paucity of funds…
