By Victoria Effiong Calabar, Nigeria – The Tax Justice and Governance Platform, Cross River State Chapter, recently organised a capacity-building training for selected state and non-state actors on fair taxation and service delivery in Cross River State. The training, held under the ‘Sudden Opportunity Funds, Fair and Just Taxation Project,’ with support from Civil Society…
Calabar, Nigeria – In a bid to resolve the longstanding interstate boundary dispute between Cross River and Abia States, the Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, arrived at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport in Calabar on Monday, ahead of a two-day meeting of officials on Cross River/Abia State Interstate Boundary. On arrival, Engr….
Calabar, Nigeria – In a time when Cross River State needs intellectual hands, His Youthfulness, Dan Obo Jnr, has called on Mr Austine Ibok to return home. Obo Jnr., who is the Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on Youth Mobilisation, disclosed this in a chat on Monday, saying that the current administration needs people…
Calabar, Nigeria – Former Cross River State House of Assembly member, Hon. Frank Ovat, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ovat, who represented Obubra II State Constituency in the 9th Assembly, said it was a tough decision to leave the party but it has become necessary for him to move on. In his…
Berlin, Germany – German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has called on the conflicting parties in Syria to protect religious and ethnic minorities following the end of President Bashar al-Assad’s rule. “The country must not now fall into the hands of other radicals – no matter in what guise,” the Green politician said on Sunday. This…
Owerri, Nigeria – Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has criticised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing it as “a dead party awaiting its funeral” following the alleged expulsion of Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, a House of Representatives member representing Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency, Imo State. Ugochinyere, who also serves as the spokesman for…
Accra, Ghana – Former President John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been declared the winner of Ghana’s presidential election held on Saturday. Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, the candidate of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), conceded defeat on Sunday. In a concession speech, Bawumia acknowledged that his party’s internal data confirmed…
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a revised list of nominees for the inaugural Governing Board of the North West Development Commission (NWDC) and appointed Hon. Emeka Atuma as Chairman of the South East Development Commission (SEDC). The nominations, sent to the Senate for confirmation, highlight the President’s renewed commitment to regional…
Akpabuyo, Cross River – The Executive Chairman Akpabuyo Local Government Area, Hon. Effiom Bassey Effiong, has kick-started his administration with 62 major appointments. Out of the 62, 43 were appointed as SAs and PAs, 11 as Peace and Security Committee members, and eight as Management Team of Akpabuyo United FC. The appointments, which were contained…
Calabar, Nigeria – Governor Bassey Otu has approved the funding for the Bathymetric Survey of the Bakassi Deep Seaport Project, which will create employment opportunities for the people. Converseer reports that the approval was given during the 11th regular meeting of the Cross River State Executive Council for 2024, held on December 5, Executive Council…
