Pioneer Female NUJ Chairman, Cross River Council, Comrade Archibong Bassey. By Anietie Akpan The two pioneer female Chairmen of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Archibong Etim Bassey of the Cross River State Council and Grace Ike of the FCT chapter; are among distinguished Nigerians listed in the 2025 edition of Changemakers: 100 Nigerians Leading…
Gov. Umo Eno. By Bush Udombo Governor Umo Eno has approved an extended allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who are indigenes of Akwa Ibom State, increasing their monthly pay from the state government to ₦20,000. This new development was one of the highlights of the Akwa Ibom State Executive Council meeting held…
Akwa Ibom First Lady Designate, Lady Helen Eno Obareki (centre) with some of the physically challenged students at the Special Education Centre in Uyo, on Monday. By Anietie Akpan Physically challenged Children in Akwa Ibom State have been assured of inclusion and support in the state. The Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Akwa Ibom…
Gov. Umo Eno. By Anietie Akpan The people Ekid Nation, comprising Eket and Esit Eket Local Government Areas (LGA) of Akwa Ibom, have dragged the State Government and its Commissioner for what they called, “the clandestine, unjust, and illegal transfer of 30,000 hectares of Ekid ancestral land to Tulcan Energy Company without notice, consultation, or…
Executive Chairman of Akamkpa LGA, Hon. Felix Akposi KSJI (centre) with NULGE Officials. By Anietie Akpan The Executive Chairman of Akamkpa Local Government Atea (LGA), Hon. Felix Akposi has decried the a worrying trend of laxity among council staff. Thus, in a bold move to reposition the workforce of the Council, Hon. Akposi, has thrown…
The Minister of Marine and Blue economy, Gboyega Oyetola (left), receiving a plaque from Gov Bassey Otu during the unveiling. By Anietie Akpan As the Federal Government unveiled Strategic Roadmap for Bakassi Deep Seaport, the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has raised the alarm that, 79 percent of cargoes meant for Nigeria…