OPINION By Etim Etim This week has been particularly raw in Africa. The continent continues to face severe economic challenges, spending more on debt servicing than on health and education. But nothing evoked more emotions than the horror of policemen shooting at rioters on the streets of Nairobi as they protested against what they considered…
The Commander, 13 Amphibious Brigade, Nigerian Army, Calabar, Brigadier General Muftau Owodiran Ibrahim (2nd L), NUJ Chairman, Comrade Archibong Bassey (2nd R) and others during the courtesy visit. By Ita Williams, Calabar The Commander, 13 Amphibious Brigade, Nigerian Army, Calabar, Cross River State, Brigadier General Muftau Owodiran Ibrahim has called for a greater patriotism and…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno (L) in a chat with the State Chairman of the PDP, Elder Aniekan Akpan at the Stakeholders’ meeting in Uyo … recently. By Anietie Akpan Ahead of 2027, stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State have passed a vote of confidence on the Governor,…
By Ita Williams, Calabar The Commissioner of Police (CP), Cross River State Command, Mr. Gyogon Augustine Grimah, has expressed the readiness of the Police to collaborate with the media in maintaining a safe environment in the state. This statement came on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the new State Executive Council of the Nigeria…
Governor Bassey Otu By Anietie Akpan Cross River state government has relaxed measures on its recent order shutting down wood logging activities in the state. The Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, had on June 20 in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Anthony Owan Enoh suspended further logging activities in the state…
OPINION By Rotimi Adesina There is a palpable anxiety in the banking industry over delays by the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve issuance of new securities by the banks. In the last three months, over 15 banks have filed applications with SEC to issue new shares by way of right issues and public…