By Our Reporter Officials of the Cross River State government have commended the Presidency for honouring Dr Emmanuel Ironbar, the Chief of Staff to Governor Bassey Otu, with The Outstanding Leadership Award, in Abuja. The award presentation, held at the Banquet Hall of the State House, Presidential Villa, and initiated by the Office of the…
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, CFR. By Anietie Akpan The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs on Wednesday gave Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, a rare show of admiration as he appeared for his ambassadorial screening with lawmakers openly celebrating his towering academic and professional profile. Ibrahim, who represents Ondo South, had barely introduced himself when members of the panel…
Gov. Umo Eno (left) with the singer, Chris Vic during the ceremony recently. By Essien Ndueso In every generation, certain moments testify to the power of talent and how it can lift an individual from obscurity into national relevance. For Chris Vic, the Eket-born visually-impaired singer whose voice has graced both streets and stages, the…
By Itam Offor The Cross River State House of Assembly has removed the Chairman of Bekwara Local Government Area, Mrs Theresa Ushie, following allegations of gross misconduct. The decision, reached during the plenary session of Wednesday followed the adoption of the investigative report of the House Committee on Judiciary, Public Service Matters, Public Petitions…
Gov. Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan The race for 2027 is on and the Cross River South Consultative Forum, the group that was largely instrumental to the emergence of Governor Bassey Edet Otu in 2023 has metamorphosed into a bigger and all embracing body. That is the Cross River State Consultative Forum with Barr. Eyo-Nsa…
By Aniekan Umanah The attention of the Akwa Ibom State Government has been drawn to a report credited to Misikilu Mojeed of the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria, and Editor-in-Chief of Premium Times, alleging “media repression” in the State and claiming to blacklist His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, Ph.D Governor of Akwa Ibom State. This…