By Dianabasi Effiong, Uyo The Police Command in Akwa Ibom State says it apprehended a 13-year-old boy with a pistol in Eket. The teenager is suspected to have used the pistol to threaten fellow pupils in St. Paul Primary School Ikot Ibiok Eket in Eket Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner of…
By Effiong Bassey Edem The growing popularity of the Carnival Calabar, Africa’s biggest street party, is not in doubt. This was once more underlined by the successful conclusion of the 2024 street parade themed “Our Shared Prosperity,” organized by our Sweet Prince, His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, which attracted over 3,000,000 spectators and…
Gov. Bassey Otu receiving a plaque from the DG/CEO of the National Council on Climate Change Secretariat, Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe in his office…recently. By Anietie Akpan Governor, Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to tackling climate change, emphasizing the urgent need for mangrove restoration. Speaking during the courtesy call…
Gov. Bassey Otu . By Anietie Akpan In a bold step towards rural electrification, the Cross River State Government, under the leadership of Governor Senator Bassey Otu, has taken delivery of 10,000 solar home systems to power remote communities across the state. A press release dated February 4, by the Chief Press Secretary to the…
Herbert Wigwe OPINION By Tunde Ogunseitan Next Monday, February 10, marks one year since Herbert Wigwe, his wife Chizoba, their son Chizi, and their friend, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, tragically lost their lives in a helicopter accident in Southern California, United States. The crash occurred over the Mojave Desert between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Friday,…
By Antigha Edem Gill It is crucial to address the sweeping accusations leveled by Agba Jalingo against SEMA, which is currently under my stewardship as the Director General. My assumption of the DG role at SEMA Cross River State commenced on November 7, 2024, and my leadership has consistently upheld accountability and responsibility in executing…