By Frank Ulom Over a year ago, the media space was agog when the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, elected its first female chairman. Yes, it was a record that was broken, after decades of the council’s existence, and it shook the entire media space in the state. But, to me,…
Stakeholders at the meeting. By Sylvia Okoi The Cross River State Geographic Information Agency (CRSGIA) recently hosted a stakeholders meeting to discuss the Geographic Information System (GIS) Project, marking a significant step towards the socio-economic development of the State, assuring attendees that the system will be inclusive and user-friendly. Speaking during the opening ceremony, the…
Delta State Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori By Dianabasi Effiong The creation of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a sure way of accelerating the economic growth of the country, Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has said. Oborevwori said this on Monday in an address read on his behalf…
Bishop of Calabar, Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev. Prof. Nnoyi Onen Egbe By Ita Williams, Calabar CALABAR: The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Calabar, Rt. Rev. Prof. Nneoyi Onen Egbe, has delivered a scathing critique of Nigeria’s national trajectory while commending positive strides in Cross River State under the leadership of Governor Bassey Otu. Addressing…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari The death of President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s immediate past President brings to a mortal close, the end of an age. President Buhari’s life transcended many major seasons of Nigeria’s history. He joined the military at independence, fought in the Nigerian Civil War, defended Nigeria’s territorial integrity during the Presidency of Shehu…
By Anietie Akpan Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu has bemoaned the demise of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, and described him as a symbol of strength and dignity. In a condolence message to the Buhari family, which she personally signed, Dr. Edu said the former presiden had the love…