Category: Politics
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Chief of Staff Congratulates UniCross’ New Leaders
By Our Reporter Hon Emmanuel Ironbar, the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State, has congratulated the newly appointed acting Vice Chancellor the University of Cross River State (UniCross), Professor Francisca Bassey, as well as Ntufam Dr. Fidelis Ugbo, who was also appointed the Pro-Chancellor of the University In a goodwill message…
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C’River Govt Restates Regulations on Refuse Disposal, Ban on Scavenging
By Magnus Effiong The Government of Cross River State has restated its position on regulations guiding refuse disposal in the state, especially within the Calabar metropolis. A release made available by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Duties, Ekpenyong Akiba, noted that 6pm to 10pm everyday remains the period for refuse disposal, adding…
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Foreign Expatriates, Others Extol Obong of Calabar
By Princewill Kingston Chinese expatriates operating in Nigeria, people of other ethnic nationalities and indeed Cross Riverians from all walks of life have attributed the prevailing peace and unity in Calabar and indeed all Cross River state to the pragmatic leadership dispositions of the Obong of Calabar, His Eminence Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V…
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Why Gov Otu is Reshuffling Cabinet
By Ekanem Wylie Reasons have emerged on why Gov Bassey Otu is reportedly contemplating to reshuffle his cabinet. The reported reshuffling, it was learnt, is causing panic among various cadres of appointees- commissioners, special advisers, special assistants, amongst others, especially those with questionable performance index. PillarToday reliably gathered that the impending cabinet reshuffle is sequel…
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Odukpani Chairman Swears-in New Exco Members, Others
The Chairman of Odukpani Local Government Area, Chief Eld Etim Asido Ukpong, has sworn-in the Council’s Executive Committee members and other appointees. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremonies which took place at the Council Hall of Odukpani local government secretariat last week, the Chairman reminded the new officials that “dedication is the cornerstone of any successful…
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Fubara Plans Higher Institution, Land Reclamation for Opobo
By Dianabasi Effiong Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State says his administration is set to attract an institution of higher learning to Opobo Town to drive sustainable academic and economic growth in the area. The Governor also promised to ensure the reclamation of land to create more space that would accommodate critical infrastructure, promote and…
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2024 CAF Awards: Ademola Lookman is Africa Player of the Year
By Dianabasi Effiong Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman won the Africa Player of the Year award at the 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco, on Monday night. His victory comes less than 33 months after winning his first cap for Nigeria at international level. The 27-year-old won the FIFA U17 World Cup with England before committing his…
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C/River Govt Gives Reasons for N50m Grants to Hoteliers
By Magnus Effiong The government of Cross River State has explained why it has so far given out about N50 millions as grants to hoteliers and restaurant operators in the State. PillarToday reports that in a Tourism Award event held at the Monty Suit, Calabar, Thursday, 20 hoteliers were given N1million each while each of…
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Brush Between Fulani Herdsmen, Some CrossRiver Communities Under Control, CP
By Anietie Akpan The minor brush between Fulani herdsmen and farmers in Okoyong Usanga Abasi, Ikot Essien, and Atang Mbakara Okoyong communities in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State has been brought under control. The State Commissioner of Police, Gyogon Grimah said there was “a little brush” between the locals and some Fulani…
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How Governor Otu’s radical rural development program is bringing succour to dwellers in isolated communities.
By Nathaniel Otaba For several years, indigenes of Opaka, Ebo, Okpodon, Wanokom, Wanikande, and Uju rural communities in Yala local government area, northern Cross River State gropped in agony of not just poverty but sheer lack of basic social amenities, like access road, power supply just to mention a few. According to some of the…
