Officials and participants at the workshop in Port Harcourt, Rivers state…recently. By Anietie Akpan The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and University dons have rested squarely challenges faced by children in the society in the hands of adults and parents. Such challenges or vices include bullying, taking arms, drug abuse or use, prostitution, child labour…
By Our Reporter Beneficiaries of the N2 billion investment partnership scheme for small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) across the 9 Niger Delta States, initiated by the Niger Delta Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture (NDCCITMA), have thumbed up the initiative. Recall that NDCCITMA had, Monday launched the scheme, in what it said was…
By Our Reporter As Cross River prepares to host the world in its 20th edition of its universally acclaimed Carnival Calabar, Governor Bassey Otu, Su day, flagged off the first dry run for the Carnival, with an appeal to foreign revellers and tourists to get on board. Speaking at the Millennium Park in Calabar, Governor…
Participants at the event posed with the Founder of CMA, Comrade Edwin Madunagu (centre) at the event on Saturday in Calabar. By Ita Williams, Calabar In a renewed effort to combat gender prejudice and promote critical thinking among young boys, the Conscientizing Nigerian Male Adolescents (CMA) Programme has returned to Calabar, 30-Years after reviving drive…
By Our Reporter The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has felicitated the Governor of Cross River state, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, on his 66th Birthday, saying the Governor’s commitment to the welfare of his people was inspiring hope. The foremost Christian body said this through a Goodwill Message to the Governor, signed by its…
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 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…
Mkpisong Inam Wilson, SAN (right), in a handshake with the Special Assistant on Humanitarian Affairs, Elder Prince Nsikanabasi Umoekpo, representative of the Governor. By Anietie Akpan, Calabar A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mkpisong Inam Wilson has reiterated his admiration for the people -oriented leadership of Governor Umo Eno, and has pledged continued support. He…
… Go to Court, Paramount Ruler Dares Protesters By Magnus Effiong The Obong of Calabar’s appeal for a peaceful resolution of the six years leadership crisis in Henshaw Town community of Calabar South may have hit the rock, that is, going by the recent developments in the area. PillarToday reports that some natives of the…
