By Chris Njoku Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River has tasked newly sworn-in National Youth Service Corps, NYSC members in the state on laudable community development projects that would stand them out in their service year. Otu, made the call on Tuesday, 23rd April, at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Obubura during the swearing-in…
By Our Reporter The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has urged members of the State Public, Private, Partnership Council to ensure better management of the state’s assets, with the aim of achieving improved economic fortunes for the state and its residents. Governor Otu, who reconstituted the state PPP council in his office…
By Frank Ulom The Cross River State House of Assembly, in an attempt to address the growing concerns of kidnapping and smuggling within the Calabar Metropolis, has moved a motion calling on the State Government to enforce colour coding (state colour), numbering, and registration for all commercial vehicles operating within the Calabar metropolis. In a…
By Our Reporter As Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno is set to celebrate his 60th birthday, a foremost support group, Connect Initiative has concluded plans to empower 60 vulnerable Akwa Ibomites drawn from across the 31 Local Government Areas. Connect Initiative, a socio-political group of entrepreneurs and professionals is marking the 60th birthday…
By Frank Ulom The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has suspended two clan heads in the Akpabuyo Traditional Rulers Council. The two clan heads in question are HRH Etinyin Ekpenyong Ekpo Asuquo, who serves as the Clan Head of Atimbo, and HRH Etinyin Archibong Ita Le’Nelson, who holds the position of Clan…
By Frank Ulom A two-term member of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Wilson Ekpenyong, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Ekpenyong who recently resigned from the PDP, joined the APC at the weekend in Odukpani amidst cheers. He was…
By Our Reporter Few weeks after the people of Efut Kingdom in Cross River State rejected a Muri Munene/Paramount Ruler of the Efuts who Governor Bassey Otu endorsed, some clan heads of the Akpabuyo Traditional Rulers Council have also rejected the appointment of HRH Etinyin Francis Effiom Edem as the Acting Paramount Ruler of the…
By Chris Thompson A massive protest advocating for free speech was held at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The rally was reportedly rallied by former Brazilian president, Jair Bolsonaro, who defended freedom of expression amidst X’s ongoing battle with the Brazilian government. Bolsonaro addressed the crowd and stated that the entire world is…
By Chris Thompson In a recent post on X, United States President Joe Biden made a noteworthy statement on the issue of marijuana possession, expressing his belief that no one should be incarcerated for possessing the substance. He further urged governors across the nation to pardon individuals who have previously been convicted of simple possession…
By Chris Thompson In a recent interview, Tucker Carlson made some startling claims about the relationship between elected politicians in the United States and intelligence agencies. According to Carlson, several politicians have confided in him that they are deeply concerned about the possibility of being targeted by the agencies. Specifically, they fear that someone could…
