By Anietie Akpan The people of Cross River State have raised the alarm on the appalling state of the Odukpani-Itu-Ikot Ekpene Federal Highway, saying “it is a national embarrassment”. In a statement on February 7, the Cross River South Consultative Forum (CRSCF) said the road has remained “a source of untold hardship to the people…
Director General of the Cross River State Health Insurance Scheme, Chief Godwin Iyala (2nd from L) with Joshua Moses, a six-year-old boy suffering from a strangulated hernia, his father, Morris Moses and others. By Kingsley Agim In a strong show of compassion and commitment to the welfare of the people, Governor Bassey Otu has taken…
OPINION By Etim Etim Akwa Ibom State Chapter of APC has two secretariats in Uyo, the state capital. They stand four kilometers apart, separated by acrimony and bad blood, but bonded by decay and abandonment. They are a clear restatement to the parlous conditions of the party in the state, long strewn in crisis, bitterness…
Beneficiaries . By Osondu Ahirika Let us read Psalm 123 verse 2. ”As the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maidservant look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes are on the LORD our God until He shows us mercy.” Folks, that’s the way…
By Anietie Akpan In a significant step towards realizing the Bakassi Deep Seaport project, the Cross River State Executive Council (EXCO) has ratified the shareholders’ agreement governing the port’s ownership and operations. Under the agreement, Arise IPP Ltd; the United Arab Emirate (UAE) based firm will acquire 80 percent stake in the project, while…
NUJ Chairman, Comrade Archibong Bassey (Centre), some of the honourees, the State NUJ Vice Chairman, Sunny Imah (1st from L) after the ceremony. By Anietie Akpan Senator Princess Florence Ita-Giwa has commended the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Chapter, for celebrating past journalists who dedicated their lives to upholding the principles of…