President Bola Tinubu. By Dianabasi Effiong The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) has commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for the remarkable progress in Nigeria’s oil sector, particularly in the significant increase in rig count from 19 to 40, with projections to reach no fewer than 50. The commendation was made in a statement by the TSF…
By Kingsley Agim Cross River state government will soon commence the digitalization of its Asset Registry. The State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, ordered the digitalization of the state’s asset registry to improve transparency, accountability, and efficiency in managing government-owned properties. This initiative aims to establish a centralized and modern system for auditing, tracking, and recovering…
Gov. Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State is hinging closer to having a 24 hour power supply in the state as the State Executive Council (EXCO) has approved a state-owned electricity policy. The Cross River State Electricity Policy provides a comprehensive roadmap to overhaul the state energy framework by introducing a competitive market…
R-L, Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Mr. Oden Ewa, the Veteran Journalist, Chief Sam Arikpo and the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Ededem Ani during the visit. By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Mr. Oden Ewa, has warned against ignoring the elders and…
The beneficiaries. By Nathaniel Otaba Over the last eight years, Cross River State witnessed an avalanche of appointments under Ayade’s administration, an initiative famously christened “Food on the Table.” This program enrolled hundreds of youths onto the state’s payroll, providing them with salaries for the duration of the administration. Upon assuming office, Sen. Bassey Otu…
By Magnus Effiong The 16-year succession tussle for the stool of the Obong of Calabar has finally ended with the High Court sitting in Calabar dismissing a suit which sought the dethronement of the Obong of Calabar, His Eminence Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi-Otu V, over alleged flaws in the reselection processes. Recall that the Supreme…