OPINION By Etim Etim Congratulations to Gov. Umo Eno on the occasion of his first anniversary in office. I have just read the speech the governor gave this afternoon at the anniversary celebrations at Uyo township stadium. It contains a long list of things he has done and those he plans to do in the…
Cross River State has regained its oil-producing status decades after losing it to Cameroon and Akwa Ibom State. This was disclosed by Governor Bassey Otu on Wednesday, 29th May 2024, during the State of State Address to mark his first anniversary in office. “Fellow Cross Riverians, we are all aware that since the loss of…
Governor Bassey Otu By Anietie Akpan Cross River state government has struck oil, launching herself back to the league of oil producing states in Nigeria. Thus to fully regain her membership in the exclusive club of oil producing States within the first term of his administration, the Governor Bassey Otu in his “State of the…
Ahead of the first anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, a group of 84 local and international Civil Society Organisations says at least 4,416 persons were killed. In contrast, 4,334 others were abducted in incidents of mass atrocities across the country, in the last year, the CSOs said. The groups said the numbers did not…
By Itam Offor The Cross River State House of Assembly Lawmakers have passed a vote of confidence on the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem. The motion for the vote of confidence was moved, during a plenary on Tuesday (28th May), by the Member representing Yakurr I State Constituency, Hon. Cyril James Omini, and seconded by…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated President Bola Tinubu for completing his one-year anniversary in office. This was contained in a press statement signed by Buhari’s media aide, Garba Shehu on Tuesday, 28th May 2024. “Former President Muhammadu Buhari extends his best wishes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the completion of his first year…
…The Macallan Hosts ‘A Night On Earth’ Exclusive Tasting Experience in Lagos As an ode to universal ties that unite – sharing, belonging, and wishing – Scottish whisky brand, The Macallan, hosted an exclusive whisky-tasting immersion for some of the country’s most notable entertainment personalities, on Saturday, 25th May 2024, at Booze.ng Victoria Island, Lagos….
By Confidence Eriacy Sen. Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, Senator Representing the Cross River Northern Senatorial District and Rt. Hon. Mike Etaba, Member Representing Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency have been inaugurated as leaders of the Cross River State Senate and House of Representatives Caucus, respectively. The inauguration took place during a meeting with Governor Bassey Otu and members…
By Iloke Egbe The Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cross River State Planning Commission, Dr Bong Duke has asserted that the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS) is an indigenous religious body to the State and the State is very pleased to own such development given the religious tourism it command to…
…Commend His Aggressive Skill Development The Director-General of the Teachers Continuous Training Institute (TCTI) Biase, Professor Taoheed Adedoja, has felicitated Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, on his first-anniversary mark in office. In a congratulatory message, Professor Adedoja commended Governor Otu’s commitment to the development of the state, which has positively impacted the state,…
