By Frank Ulom Governor Bassey Otu has listed over 12 achievements/milestones in his first seven months in office as Governor of Cross River State. The achievements were listed during the 19th Cross River State Executive Council Meeting held on Wednesday 20th December 2023 at the State Council of Chiefs Chambers, presided over by him [Otu]…
By Frank Ulom Following the incessant increase of fee charges across the board coupled with the harsh economy being faced by the country, Hon. Peter Akpanke, a lawmaker in Cross River has put a smile on the faces of 12 of his constituents. The 12 constituents are law school students and Akpanke who represents Obanliku/Bekwarra/Obudu…
By Our Reporter In his focused and determined efforts to appropriate the full benefits of the State-owned Ibom Power Plant. Governor Umo Eno, played host to officials of Savannah Energy, led by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Engineer Pade Durotoye at Government House, Uyo. The meeting was to sign a Memorandum of Understanding…
By Joe Udo Hon. Unyime Idem, Member Representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the National Assembly has empowered 2,500 constituents with 2,500 items with great value. The empowerment, CONVERSEER reports took place on Wednesday at the Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Empowerment Centre, No. 3 Barracks Road, Besides Divisional Police Station, Ukanafun Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State….
Gov Otu To Compensate Mayorkun For Stolen Jewellery As Singer Pledges N5m Reward
By Frank Ulom To ensure the “Season of Sweetness” goes round, Governor Bassey Otu has approved an extended public holiday for Cross River State Civil Servants. This was disclosed in a press statement signed by Emmanuel Ogbeche, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on Tuesday. According to the statement, the public holiday runs for two…
By Our Reporter A Niger-based group, Coalition of Civil Liberty Organisation in Niger Republic, CODDAE, Maradi-State has faulted the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS fresh sanctions on the Niger Republic. The Coalition also worried over the overbearing diplomatic policies being marvelled by the regional union against the Niger Republic, insisted that ECOWAS should…
By Kingsley Agim Cross River Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, says traditional rulers in the State are critical stakeholders in his government, noting that their pride of place in the development of the society cannot be overemphasised. Governor Otu made this known on Saturday while inaugurating the Paramount Rulers of Akamkpa, Ikom and Obudu Local Government…
By Frank Ulom Governor Bassey Otu has prioritised planting bamboo to enhance the forest and ecosystem conservation, which will in turn boost Cross River State economy. Otu made the call on Wednesday during the 2023 World Bamboo Day celebration in Abuja, with the theme: “Environmental Restoration and Job Creation.” The Governor who was represented by…
By Mo Isa With the slumbering economy and suffering lurking in every corner of Nigeria, Salihu Lukman, former Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, North-West, has asserted that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC may not win the election in 2027. Lukman stated this on Wednesday during a media briefing in Abuja ahead of…
