OPINION By Etim Etim Senator Godswill Akpabio visited Uyo last weekend on his way to Ikot Ekpene to attend a reception organized for him by the elders and political leaders of his senatorial district. He arrived on Friday with many senators and visited the state governor, Mr. Umo Eno. In the evening, the governor…
Gov Bassey Otu in a hand shake with Rt. Hon.Úkam while others look on. Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has expressed his administration’s preparedness to partner with the National Population Commission (NPC) to get proper demographic data and other vital state statistics. The Governor, who made the revelation Thursday while the Federal Commissioner…
OPINION By Missang Oyama In the heart of Okuni lies the Effi Community, a serene enclave nestled amidst pristine rainforests. However, behind the veil of tranquility, a puzzling saga unfolds—a tale of intrigue, opacity, and exploitation. At the center of this enigma is a company engaged in wood processing, its operations shrouded in mystery,…
Commissioner for Information, Mr. Erasmus Ekpang By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Government has joined her voice in condemning the continued persecution of responsible Journalists by repressive governments around the globe. The State’s Commissioner for Information, Mr. Erasmus Ekpang in statement on Friday to mark the World Press Freedom Day 2024 said, some of…
By Anietie Akpan Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos will have the advantage of playing their away match against their Burkinabe counterparts in a 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture on a neutral ground. This follows the insistence by the world body that the Burkinabes cannot play in Ouagadougou as their home venue is not…
Gov. Bassey Otu By Ita Williams, Calabar In a move to address concerns in the state’s cocoa industry, the Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu, has directed the immediate suspension of the Cocoa Allocation Taskforce and Surveillance Team operating in the four government-owned Cocoa Estates in Etung Local Government Area of the…