Dr Betta Edu (left) with Governor Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu has described Governor Bassey Otu as a beacon of hope and progress for Cross River state. In a message of felicitation signed by her, Edu said, “I join the good people of…
Former President of Henshaw Town Council (HTC) and a retired High Court Judge, Etubom (Justice) Charles Archibong, has given reasons he feels Henshaw Town community leaders of Calabar South should sheath their swords over the lingering crisis in the community. In a chat with our reporter, Etubom Archibong said he had been in the trenches,…
By Princewill Kingston 88 Diasporans of Efik origin have finally located their traditional homes in Cross River state and have been inducted into the 12 Royal Houses of the Efik Eburutu kingdom. The Obong of Calabar, His Eminence Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi-Otu V, who performed the induction ceremony in his palace at Efanga Nsa Street,…
By Joseph Kingston As the Governor of Cross River state, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, rolls out the drums to celebrate his 66th Birthday, Cross Riverians have given different opinions on whether or not celebration is worth the trouble. PillarToday’s investigations revealed that while majority of Cross Riverians view Governor Otu as showing promises of ability…
The APC Governors at the meeting. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is the most formidable political platform in Nigeria capable of managing the wave of defections and the expectations of both new entrants and long-standing members ahead of the 2027…
By Samuel Anthony The inspiration drawn from the impressive leadership of Governor Umo Eno in Akwa Ibom State, has propelled the Executive Chairman of Ikot Abasi Local Government Area, Hon. Ime Williamson Essien, to execute numerous projects in his locality. Some of these projects were inaugurated on Friday by the Governor, Pastor Umo Eno while…