OPINION By Missang Oyama For much of the 20th century, world affairs were defined by ideological battles. The Cold War, though tense and palpable, was ultimately a period of predictable stability. The United States championed liberty and capitalism, while the Soviet Union pushed Marxist-Leninist doctrine. These rival systems clashed through ideological standoffs, high-stakes negotiations, aggressive…
Archbishop Josef Bassey (R), stepping out from the Assembly complex with the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayanbem. By Anietie Akpan The Archbishop of Calabar and Spiritual Leader of God’s Heritage Nation; Archbishop Josef Bassey, has described the Cross River State House of Assembly as a major spiritual gate that holds a key to the realisation…
The Coordinator, Office of the First Lady Akwa Ibom State, Lady Helen Eno Obareki (in black) with some of the golfers. By Anietie Akpan The Coordinator, Office of the First Lady Akwa Ibom State, Lady Helen Eno Obareki earlier today, performed the inaugural tee – off for the first Ibom Ladies Golf Tournament. Speaking to commence…
The State’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development, Hon. Johnson Ebokpo (6th from L) with Stakeholders at the meeting. By Ovat Lawrence The Cross River State Government has taken a significant step towards developing a viable coffee industry by engaging stakeholders in a roundtable discussion on coffee estates development. This initiative is part of the…
The Coordinator Office of the First Lady, Akwa Ibom State, Lady Helen Eno Obareki. By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom state government may soon review its 2008 Child Rights Law as the Office of the First Lady of the state declared its readiness to partner National and the State’s Children’s Parliaments to that effect. The Coordinator…
Governor Bassey Otu (Centre), UNICAL VC, Prof. Florence Obi (3rd from L) with members of the 50th-anniversary committee during the courtesy visit. By Anietie Akpan The Vice Chancellor, University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Florence Obi, has lauded the visionary leadership of the Cross River state Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, saying he is positioning Cross River…