Prince Odey Oyama By Anietie Akpan Human rights and environmental defender Prince Odey Oyama has questioned the utilization of the ₦3.7bn that accrued to Ikom Local Government Area (LGA) from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) in eight months. In a statement made available to Pillar Today, Oyama accordingly called on the Executive Chairman of…
By Magnus Effiong The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, Barr Alphonsus Eba, has told party officials demanding his resignation that the constitution of the party had already rendered such calls illegal. Recall that 35 chapter chairmen and secretaries of the party had, Tuesday, in Calabar, called for the immediate…
By Anietie Akpan Former Aide to former Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State, Mr. Austin Ibok has condemned recent outbursts by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike against a military officer, saying “it is an act of reckless display of arrogance and disrespect for the Military”. Ibok in a statement…
Gov. Bassey Edet Otu (L), with FOC, Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral Chidozie Okehie, during the latter’s courtesy call on the former in Calabar, Tuesday. By Anietie Akpan Cross River state government and the Nigerian Navy have reiterated their resolve to strengthen collaboration, enhance maritime security and safeguard the state and national coastal assets. The…
By Dianabasi Effiong The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the commencement of the Faculty of Law at Akwa Ibom State University. The decision followed a resource verification visit conducted by the regulatory body’s panel of experts to assess the University’s readiness for the programme and the availability of human and material resources. A letter…
By Tony Nezianya Riyadh, November 10, 2025 – Team Nigeria to the 6th Islamic Games in Saudi Arabia has so far raked in six medals, made up of three Gold. The three gold came through, a 58kg, Rafiatu Lawal, who so far had been outstanding in the Games. She swept all available gold medals in…