Deputy Gov. of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme (left), receiving the Niger Delta Torch of Unity from an athlete at Government House, Asaba on Monday. By Dianabasi Effiong Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has tasked athletes representing the state at the forthcoming Niger Delta Games to compete with determination. The governor gave them the charge…
Gov. Umo Eno. By Dianabasi Effiong In fulfillment of his promise to the Akwa Ibom people to continually pay down the backlog of gratuities, a fact he emphasized during the presentation of the 2026 Budget, Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has released an additional sum of N2.3 billion for the payment of gratuities, his…
Gov. Bassey Otu (right) and Dr. Betta Edu. By Anietie Akpan Heavyweight political leaders in Cross River State have resolved to mobilise no fewer than 1.5 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. The decision was reached on Monday at a high-level stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC),…
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio. As the holy fast of Ramadan begins, President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON has enjoined the Muslim faithful to use the period to pray for peace in the country and the world. He also advised them to use the exercise to practice compassion and engender understanding…
By Anietie Akpan Cross River Police Command has waded into the farmers-herders conflicts in Odukpani Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Last week there were reports in the media of herders attacking farms and the police confirmed they received complaints on destruction of farms by cattle and heard response from cattle rearers’ representative regarding…
Governor Bassey Otu, speaking to newsmen moments after arrival at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar on Monday. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu, on Monday declared that the state’s future remains bright, unstoppable and won’t be shortchanged anymore. Governor Otu made the declaration at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar upon…