Former Gov. Donald Duke Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu has felicitated the former governor of Cross River State, Mr. Donald Duke on his 64th birthday. Dr Edu in a statement on Tuesday said, “on this auspicious occasion of your 64th birthday, I extend my warmest congratulations and heartfelt felicitations…
Former Gov. Donald Duke Cross River State Governor, Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu, has felicitated former Governor Donald Duke on the occasion of his 64th birthday, describing him as a statesman of rare distinction whose legacy continues to inspire the state and the nation. In a statement conveyed through his Chief Press Secretary and Special…
By Our Reporter Amidst reports of growing cases of sea and land mishaps to commuters in the country, the Joint National Transport Safety Committee of Nigeria (JNTSCN) has called on all stakeholders in the transport sector to ensure safety remained a top priority. Speaking while inaugurating JNTSCN Executive Committee in Cross River State, the National…
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu Dr. Betta Edu, has joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as she marks her 65th birthday. In her goodwill message, Dr. Edu described the First Lady as “an epitome of grace, compassion, and kindness, especially towards the downtrodden.” She noted…
…As HRM Etubom Nyong Efiom Okon Pledges Unwavering Support to Obong’s Throne By Magnus Effiong The Obong of Calabar, Eminence Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi-Otu V has charged the Paramount Ruler of Calabar South, HRM Etubom Nyong Efiom Okon to ensure peace and unity returns to the embattled Henshaw Town Council, the Calabar South Traditional Rulers…
By Magnus Effiong A Calabar Chief Magistrate Court, presided over by Chief Magistrate Edmon Ujong, has dismissed a case against a retired High Court Judge, Justice Charles Archibong, and 3 other Henshaw Town Chiefs. Recall that the Commissioner of Police had, last month, in Suit No.No.MC/350c/2025 slammed a six-count charge on Justice Archibong, Chief Efanga…
Barrister Ekpenyong Akiba is the Special Adviser to Gov Bassey Otu on General Duties. Penultimate week, he and his team stormed his community in Odukpani local government area to ameliorate the suffering of his people with sundry empowerment mechanism. In this interview with JOSEPH KINGSTON, the Lawyer-cum politician speaks on why and how he arrived…
Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON. Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has congratulated the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, on the occasion of his 59th birthday, describing him as “a statesman of towering intellect, rare humility, and unflinching devotion…
Children, accused of being witches by either their parents, care givers, ‘pastors and prophets,’ are still being tortured and killed in cold blood, particularly in Akwa Ibom and Cross River States where the Child Rights Act had been passed into Law. JOSEPH KINGSTON chronicles this untold story in this article. Few years ago, one Bishop…
By Our Reporter The Vice President, Senator Kasim Shetima has commissioned two new CRJ-1000 aircrafts, acquired by the Cross River state government to take the State’s fleet to four aircrafts. Senator Shetima, who also commissioned a state-of-the-art ICT hub/digital library designed to boost micro, small and medium enterprises, MSMEs, said the projects would help youths…
