By Our Reporter The Deputy Chief Press Secretary to Governor Bassey Edet Otu, Edem Darlington has described the Think Cross River initiative as the governor’s “bold initiative for a new, better and more united Cross River State.” In a chat with our reporter, Mr Darlington said “Think Cross River Initiative is a vision of the…
By Linus Obogo In a howling attestation to excellence, integrity, and boundless service, the Chief of Staff to the Executive Governor of Cross River State, Hon. Emmanuel Bassey Ironbar, was recently decorated with the prestigious Honorary Doctorate in Public Policy and Administration (D.P.A Honoris Causa) by the globally revered Crown University, Delaware, USA. The conferment,…
By Our Reporter The Financial Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, In Cross River State, Comrade Chris Edadi, has warned opposition political parties in the country against repeating mistakes of 2023 elections In statement made available to PillarToday, Saturday, Edadi said “Each time I open my phone and see members of the same opposition…
Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Inibehe Etukudo inaugurating the water project on behalf of the First Lady Designate while others look on. By Dianabasi Effiong It was excitement galore in Ikot Obong Edong, Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State as the First Lady Designate Inaugurated Water-of-Life Project. The Water-of-Life Project…
By Princewill Kingston The Bridge Leadership Foundation (TBLF) is set to host its 15th Career Day Conference, themed ‘New Horizons: Bridging the Youth Employability and Entrepreneurship Gap.’ Established in 2011 by Senator Liyel Imoke, former Governor of Cross River State, the Foundation is organizing this two-day event, which includes a dynamic main conference that’s free…
By Our Reporter Bishop Eyoanwan Otu, wife of the Cross River State governor, has empowered and feted hundreds of street cleaners under the employ of the Calabar Urban Development Authority (CUDA). PillarToday reports that Bishop Otu empowered the cleaners with cash, Point Of Sales (POS) machines, foodstuff and clothing materials. Speaking while presenting the women…
By Joseph Kingston A seasoned journalist and media strategist with almost two decades of impactful experience in human-centered and rural development reporting, Imani Odey is seen by many veterans and media personalities as the archetype of digital media and a young woman determined to raise the bar in the journalism profession. Many people believe she…
By Anietie Akpan Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu has bemoaned the demise of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, and described him as a symbol of strength and dignity. In a condolence message to the Buhari family, which she personally signed, Dr. Edu said the former presiden had the love…
Gov. Bassey Otu (left), former Gov. Liyel Imoke. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu has paid glowing tribute to former Governor Liyel Imoke, as he clocks 64 today. Otu described him as “a statesman of uncommon grace” whose life and leadership continue to inspire generations. In a heartfelt congratulatory…
The deceased, Mrs. Ijeoma Wilson Obote. By Anietie Akpan The family of Mrs. Ijeoma Wilson Obote, a 50-year-old hair stylist shot and killed by an insane police officer in Calabar, Cross River State, has accused the authorities of neglect. Obote was killed on March 23, 2025, when a police Inspector Bassey Effiong, attached to Atakpa…
