Chief Bassey Ekpo Bassey jnr; leading a procession of family members and others during the memorial service at A.M.E. Zion Church on Saturday. By Anietie Akpan It was a week long of celebrations and protocols in memory of a veteran journalist and an Ekpe title holder, Etubom Bassey Ekpo Bassey that culminated in a memorial service…
Gov. Bassy Otu. By Anietie Akpan Cross River state government will soon take delivery of two new aircraft to boost its fleet in the aviation industry. Top sources said, “the necessary financial transactions and documentations have been completed and in the next few days the two aeroplanes will land Nigeria enroute Calabar, the capital of…
Late Etubom Bassey Ekpo Bassey. The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River Council on Friday paid a condolence visit to the family of late Etubom Bassey Ekpo Bassey a veteran journalist who led the council between 1978 and 1982. Speaking during the visit, Chairman of the Council, Comrade Archibong Bassey, commiserated with the family…
Gov. Bassey Otu . By Anietie Akpan Facts have emerged that Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu’s cancellation of his leave extension by the State House of Assembly was due to his appointment as the Chairman of the Screening Committee of the All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship primary in Anambra state. Too sources…
Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. By Anietie Akpan The allegations against the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio by Mr. Elisha Abbo blaming the former for his ouster from the Senate has been described as “spurious, malicious and baseless”. Special Adviser, Media/Publicity and official Spokesperson to the President of the Senate, Rt Hon Eseme Eyiboh in…
Participants at the Climate Education and Awareness Session Programme held at the University of Calabar on Thursday showing off their certificates. By Anietie Akpan United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), GreenRising, GenUnlimited, YPAT, University of Calabar (UNICAL) and others have called for an urgent action to adopt sustainable lifestyles and reduce waste and help mitigate climate…