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…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. OPINION By Anietie Akpan Since May 29, 2023 when Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu was sworn in as the President of Nigeria, Nigerians have known peace and progress. He is the best president Nigeria has ever had dating back to 1960. His one and five months in office have surpassed what past…
Former Gov. Donald Duke. By Anietie Akpan The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has extended his warmest congratulations to the former governor of the state, Mr. Donald Duke, CON, on the occasion of his 63rd birthday. In a public congratulatory statement released by Nsa Gill, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Otu…
Gov. Bassey Otu. OPINION By Linus Obogo In dramaturgy, there is rarely a connection with fictional drama and reality. But there now appears to be a confluence of the two after reading Elias Ozikpu’s horrible and despicable open letter. In his desperate attempt at dramatizing governance in Cross River State, he furtively struggled to align…
Late Mrs Patience Umo Eno. OPINION By Etim Etim I really feel for Pastor Umo Eno on the death of his wife. A genial, respectful and easy-going gentleman, he must be going through a lot now. Death in the family is the most painful experience on earth, and I have seen it all. But losing…