Sam Amuka, the celebrant. By Dianabasi Effiong The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has joined Nigerians in celebrating one of its senior members and Publisher of Vanguard Media Group, Prince Sam Amuka-Pemu, on his 90th birthday. In a statement signed by its General Secretary, Dr Iyobosa Uwugiaren, the Guild described Uncle Sam’s birthday as a…
By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Sen. Prince Bassey Otu has charged Corps members serving in the state to be job creators rather than job seekers. The Governor, gave the assurance during the 2025 Batch A stream II swearing in ceremony at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Permanent Orientation Camp in Obubra, Cross…
Chief Akin Ricketts. By Anietie Akpan A former commissioner of Information in Cross River State and a Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Chief Akin Ricketts, has taken a swipe on Nigeria’s fledgling democratic journey, saying “it is a classic case of motion without movement”. There is nothing to celebrate about in our…
The Minister of Regional Development, Hon. Abubakar Momoh (centre) and others during the official commissioning of the NDDC projects on Friday. By Anietie Akpan The recent commissioning of select projects by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in Calabar, Cross River State was not disrupted by the State Government or any State official. Reacting to…
The Assembly in session with the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem presiding. By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State House of Assembly (CRHA) has passed 30 bills into law with eight pending as it marks the end of the second legislative year. Within the period under review, the 10th Assembly also passed 83 Resolutions. Speaker…
One of the beneficiaries displaying his tricycle mini truck. By Anietie Akpan In his effort in empowering entrepreneurs and strengthening economies, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has taken his ARISE Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Grant to Oro Local Government Area (LGA). Governor Eno’s MSMEs grant initiative stands as a model for…