Category: Politics
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Sexual Harassment, Sen. Natasha Hoisting Flag of Self Pity, Undermining Rule of Law, Eyiboh
Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President of the Senate. Rt Hon Eseme Eyiboh. By Anietie Akpan The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President of the Senate. Rt Hon Eseme Eyiboh, has taken a swipe on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, saying raising the issue of sexual harassment is a deliberate attempt…
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5 Killed, Houses, Vehicles Destroyed in Akamkpa
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…
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Lp In Disarray As Over 1,500 Members Join APC In Solidarity With Hon. Akiba
In a remarkable display of unity and purpose, over 1,500 members of the Labour Party (LP) have officially declared their defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 8, Calabar Municipality. A statement from “The Bridge Media”, said this significant move underscores their unwavering support for the visionary leadership of Rep. Bassey Akiba, Member,…
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Etubom Ani’s Camp Seeks Discontinuation of Case Against Obong of Calabar
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…
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Bakassi LGA Cannot Be Delisted from Cross River, Gov Otu Tells Agitators
By Magnus Effiong Governor Bassey Otu has rejected agitations from a group, Indigenous Displaced People of Bakassi Communities (IDPBC), which penultimate week, wrote to President Bola Tinubu demanding that Bakassi local government area be delisted from among the 18 local government areas in Cross River state. Governor Otu said the agitators may have been dissidents…
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Southern Caucus of 10th CRHA Endorses Governor Otu For 2027 Governorship Election
Gov. Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan The race for the 2027 Governorship election has commenced in Cross River state as the Southern Caucus of the 10th State House Of Assembly has passed a vote of confidence on Governor Bassey Otu and declared him as its choice for 2027. This vote of confidence and endorsement statement…
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Governor Otu Signs Amended Cross River Local Government Law
Gov. Bassey Otu Signing the amended Cross River Local Government Law. By Anietie Akpan Governor Bassey Otu has signed into law the amended Cross River Local Government Law. This, he said is a significant legislative milestone aimed at enhancing grassroots governance and service delivery in the state. Speaking at the signing ceremony held at his…
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People’s First Mantra , Gov. Otu Must Not Be Distracted, Ita-Giwa
Senator Florence Ita-Giwa By Anietie Akpan Former Presidential Adviser on National Assembly Matters, Sen. Princess Florence Ita-Giwa has warned against any distraction against Governor Bassey Otu, She said there is no vacancy come 2027 as the “Back to South” agenda with Governor Otu on the saddle is an eight year mission. This warning Pillar Today…
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Gov Otu’s Wife Kicks Off Empowerment for 320 Farmers to Boost Food Security
By Our Reporter The wife of the Governor of Cross River State, and coordinator of the Renewed Hope Initiative Agricultural Support programme in the State, Bishop (Dr) Eyoanwan Otu, has kicked off the empowerment of 320 farmers and 30 schools across the State in an effort to boost food security. The Renewed Hope Initiative Agricultural…
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Nkot Mbok: TCRG Commends Gov Otu Over Proactive Security Approach.
…Says Move in the Best Interest of C’River By Our Reporter The initiator of the Think Cross River Group( TCRG), Edem Darlington has commended the Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, for his security approach and modern policing initiatives in the State. Mr. Darlington,who said this while speaking with Journalists in Calabar the state…