Governor Bassey Otu By Ita Williams, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has announced the appointment of the Paramount Ruler of Abi local government area, His Royal Majesty, Oval (Elder) Solomon Osim Edward, as the new chairman of the Cross River State Council of Chiefs. A press statement, signed on Friday by the…
By Anietie Akpan The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has denied reports in some online publications that the Super Eagles’ forward Victor Osimhen has been banned from the national team. Osimhen had few days ago through the carried out a social media outburst that was considered offensive to the Super Eagles immediate past coach, Finidi…
Governor Bassey Otu By Anietie Akpan Disturbed by the un-wholesome practices of artisannal and industrial miners, the Cross River state government has shut down all mining sites, quarries and wood logging in the state. This directive as contained in a statement dated June 20, 2024 and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof….
The Manager, Calabar Port, Mr Olumati Festus By Ita Williams, Calabar In a bid to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of port operations, the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) has called for strategic collaboration among maritime stakeholders in the country. The appeal was made on Thursday by. the Manager of Calabar Port, Mr Olumati Festus during…
By Frank Odey It is very interesting to observe that marking one year in office has become a norm among political office holders and some private sector chieftains. This is understandable because such officers set short and long term agenda soon as they assume office which put them on focused lane. It is against this…
The Commissioner for Mineral Resources, Mr Effiom-Ekaha Otu (4th from L) with officials of the MIREMCO during the advocacy campaign…recently. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Government has drawn the red line declaring war on illicit mining in the state. This action by the state government Pillar Today gathered, is the right step in the…