The protesters. By Anietie Akpan Plans by the Cross River State Government to privatize its 68 year old Cocoa estate has pitched Etomi community in Etung Local Government Area (LGA) against the government. Consequently the community has rejected the plan saying, “our cocoa estate is not for sale”. The Government had recently through the State…
In a strategic move to advance Nigeria’s transition to a paperless civil service and enhance communication across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), Galaxy Backbone has launched the 1Government Cloud Academy. This academy is designed to train selected civil servants and public sector stakeholders on key technical tools essential for successful digital transformation. The initiative was…
By Osondu Ahirika Finally, for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the chickens have come home to roost. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has led his faction of the PDP out. They’ve settled for the African Democratic Congress, (ADC), after initially toying with the SDP. Then abandoning the idea of registering All Democratic Alliance, (ADA), which…
Gov. Umo Eno. In fulfillment of his campaign promises and commitment to rural development, Governor Umo Eno will today, flag off the construction of the 12.5-kilometre Nung Ukim–Afaha Obio Enwang–Nung Udoe–Itak road. This is a strategic project that cuts across Uyo and Ikono Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom State. The flag-off ceremony scheduled to…
Gov. Bassey Otu (left) with the team of Naval Hydrographers during the presentation on Tuesday in Calabar. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Government has made history as it replaced Nigeria’s 122 Year Old Navigational Chart, thus regaining the state’s lost littoral status following the ceding of Bakassi to Cameroonian some years ago. This major…
Secretary to the Commission, Chief Onyemuche Nnamani. By Dianabasi Effiong The Police Service Commission (PSC) has lauded the completion and inauguration of roads in Dakibiyu District, Jabi in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja by President Bola Tinubu. The Commission commended Mr. President for the giant strides saying the road network would be of immense…