By Anietie Akpan Two days before the October 5, 2024, Local Government elections in Akwa Ibom State, the Ethical and Attitudinal Reorientation Commission, (EARCOM), has called for a massive voters’ turn out as it reiterated the call for citizens to shun all forms of political violence during, before, and after elections. Speaking on Wednesday as…
Gov. Bassey Otu . By Anietie Akpan The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has slashed the fees for Chairmanship and Councillorship forms of the forthcoming Local Government elections in the state. The Cross State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) Law stipulates that Chairmanship candidates are required to pay N5 million for the form,…
By Dianabasi Effiong The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the postings of four Commissioners of Police to head State Commands in Nigeria. This was made known in a statement by Ikechukwu Ani, the commission’s Head, Press and Public Relations on Tuesday According to the statement, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, recently moved to Rivers State Command,…
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…