By Ita Williams, Calabar The #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest in Calabar, Cross River state on August 1, was scanty as most streets in Calabar were empty while the banks and few other businesses remained closed. But the city of Calabar, remained generally peaceful on the first day of the nationwide protest. However the arrest of the…
By Magnus Effiong A Cocoa farmer at Agbokim Waterfalls community and Abonita cocoa state in Etung local government area of Cross River state, Mr Mbu Liku, has appealed to Governor Bassey Otu to help in bringing back one of his workers identified as Mike, said to be missing since last Sunday. The worker was reported…
By Magnus Effiong The Organised Labour, coalition of Civil Society Organisations, student groups, women groups, youths and market women, Wednesday, rose from a well-attended meeting to distance themselves from the #endbadgovernance protest. Speaking, Chairman Nigeria Labour Congress NLC, in the State, Comrade Gregory Olayi, said workers in the state would not participate in the protest, submitting “As…
By Magnus Effiong The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State has said it would be on the Streets of Calabar and other major towns in the State from August 1 to 11, 2024 for a solidarity rally in support of good governance at both Federal and State levels. Chairman of the party in…
A cross section of dignitaries at the meeting Aides to Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, under the aegis of the College of Personal Aides to the Governor (COPA) in Uyo Local Government Area, have come together to uphold fairness and accessibility in social intervention initiatives spanning across the 14 wards in Uyo. This…
Governor Bassey Otu By Anietie Akpan In a heartfelt address to the citizens of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has appealed for calm and reconsideration on the planned protest scheduled for August 1, 2024. Governor Otu however warned against violence and urged for peaceful expressions within the bounds of the law saying, “any…