L-R: Cross River State Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy Mr. Eka Williams, the State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, and the Federal Minister of Power Mr. Adebayo Adelabu after a courtesy visit to the Governor on Tuesday. By Anietie Akpan Cross River state governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has stated that his administration places high premium…
By Dianabasi Effiong The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) says it shares the disappointment of millions of Nigerians over the failure of Team Nigeria to achieve the expected podium finish at the just concluded Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Tony Nezianya, the NOC’s Public Relations Officer, made this known in a statement obtained by Pillar Sports on…
The Committee Members during the visit to the Calabar Power Generation Company on Wednesday. By Anietie Akpan In a renewed effort to achieve steady power supply and boost the economy, the Federal House of Representatives has appealed to Nigerians including vandals to give priority attention to state owned infrastructure. THE Chairman House of Representatives Committee…
OPINION By Etim Etim The month of August is typically filled with celebrations in my household – a wedding anniversary and two birthdays; but this year, there’s additional reason for a drink. It is the 40th anniversary of my debut as an opinion writer. It was in August 1984 that my first opinion piece appeared…
(R) Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd), in a hand shake with the UNDP Team Lead, Mr. Paul Turay, during the visit. By Anietie Akpan The Police Service Commission (PSC) has pledged its commitment to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) partnership as the Commission is poised to eradicate corruption in Police recruitment,…
Gov. Bassey Otu performing the ground breaking of the 365 km Calabar-Obudu Railway line on Tuesday …As Gov Otu Performs Ground-Breaking By Anietie Akpan Construction of a $350m Calabar-Obudu Railway line is underway in Cross River state. This will be the first ever rail line in Cross River as the State Governor, Senator Bassey…