By Magnus Effiong The High Court of Cross River State, presided by Justice Elias Abua, has thrown out a suit which sought an order of interlocutory injunction to remove the Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi-Otu V. Justice Abua said that giving such orders without any tangible reason would do “incalculable and avoidable damage”…
The aged widow Madam Iniema Isaac (middle) displaying her ceremonial cheque and assisted by government officials, relatives and others. By Anietie Akpan About 16 less privileged families in Akwa Ibom state have so far taken delivery of the Governor Umo Eno’s Arise Compassionate Home Initiative. In addition to the tastefully furnished homes, the sum of…
Governor Umo Eno By Anietie Akpan A couple who donated a piece of land for the building of an ARISE Compassionate home for their neighbour, a widow has been rewarded by the Akwa Ibom state government. Impressed by the kind gesture of the good neighbour in ONNA Local Government Area (LGA) of the state, Governor…
By Magnus Effiong Clan heads and other leaders of the Efut Combined Assembly (ECA), whose certificates were reportedly withdrawn by the Munene of the Efuts, Prof Itam Hogan Itam, have described the said withdrawal of their certificates as jokes taken too far. Their position was contained in a press statement signed by the Secretary-General of…
By Ita Williams The people of Cross River State have recounted the impact of the nationwide strike called by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) saying the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led government is a total failure. During the strike banks, government offices, and some petrol stations were shut, leaving…
By Magnus Effiong The Efik kingdom may soon experience lasting peace among various contenders and interest groups which had been at daggers drawn over succession to the throne of the Obong of Calabar, PillarToday gathered at the weekend. Recall that the Palace had late last year, in response to an advice by the State government,…
HRM (Dr) Etim Okon Edet is the Chairman of the Cross River State Traditional Rulers Council and doubles as the Paramount Ruler of Bakassi local government area. In this interview, the Royal father poured encomium on Governor Bassey Otu for his stellar performance within one year but advised the Governor not to listen to gossips…
By Ekanem Whyte/Emmanuela Ezin The proverbial journey of a thousand miles starting with one step aptly describes the generally acclaimed effort of Governor Bassey Otu to restore the battered socio-economic image of Cross River State within one year in line with the pact he entered into with the people when he took the oath of…
Father of the Quadruplets, Mr. John Obikang Ashang (2nd from right), the Team Leader, Deaconess Auwundua Richard Efa (3rd right), Mother of the Quadruplets (1st left) and others. By Anietie Akpan The Wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Mrs. Eyoawan Otu, has fulfilled her promise to provide further support to the parents of…
Director General of NSCC, Emem Omokaro, and the Executive Director of Policy House International, Taiwo Akerele at the ceremony. By Anietie Akpan National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) has signed agreement with a Nigerian firm, Policy House International for donor and multi-lateral funding of its flagship initiatives and projects. The Head, Corporate Affairs, Media and Communications, Omini…
