Ghali Na’Abba, Akeredolu: A tale Of Two Deaths
TRIBUTE By Victor Ndoma-Egba December 27, 2023 dawned in a very grim manner. As I woke up I saw a news item on the scroll bar of Channels Television that Ghali Umar Na’Abba 8th Speaker of the House of Representatives had passed on at the age of 65. The son...
Abi Communities Agog For “Star Girl” As 2,200 Get Empowerment
Dr. Betta Edu (R) rejoicing with the women at the ceremony Abi local government communities in Cross River State at weekend went agog as an unprecedented crowd converged in Adadama village to welcome home the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu.
Just 32, Ako Is Gone! Again, Nigeria’s Health System Calls To Question
Ako Only at 32, Ako Etim Essien Ekpe is gone. No thanks to Nigeria's poor health system and dearth of personnel who on constant basis jet abroad for greener pastures. No volume of tears and lamentation will bring Ako back. Yes she is gone to rest with her creator. The rest is...
2023 Bikers Carnival, Calabar Stood Still For The Rev. Photo Splash
The City of Calabar stood still for the rev and roar of the Super Machines. It was the 2023 Bikers Carnival. Immediately the Cross River State Deputy Governor cut the tape to herald the beginning of the parade from the Millennium Square, about 120 bikes and bikers charged into the well protected route...
Religious Experts Caution Against Religious Intolerance, Evil Tendencies In Nigeria
Leader Olumba Olumba Obu Religious experts and clerics have cautioned leaders and the led in Nigeria against religious intolerance and evil tendencies In the country. They charged leaders and the led to turn over a new leaf and strive towards tolerance, love for one another and stop evil tendencies that...
A’Ibom Govt. Signs Contract With Nigerian Navy For Passenger Cruise Ferry, Donates 14 Units Patrol Boats
Gov. Umo Eno (R) in a hand shake with the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla after the signing ceremony. Akwa Ibom State Government and Naval Shipyard Limited, a subsidiary of the Nigerian Navy have signed an agreement for the construction of a 24-metre mild steel passenger/cruise ferry boat.
Bikers Carnival : Cross River Deputy Governor Harps On Safety
The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey cutting the tape to flag off the Bikers' Carnival. By Ugbor Alabaster The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, has charged bikers in the 2023 carnival festival celebration to always make safety their watchword as...
Governor Otu Signs N296bn Budget, Economy Tops
Gov. Bassey Otu Governor Bassey Otu has signed the 2024 'Peoples First' Budget of N296, 985, 631, 978, 1k into law. A press release on Friday, December 29 by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Emmanuel Ogbeche, said the he event, which happened on Friday in the temporary office of...
Betta Edu Receives Cross River Most Outstanding Public Service Award
Dr. Betta Edu (R) receiving her award from Gov. Bassey Otu Nigeria's Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, has been conferred with an outstanding public service award by the Cross River State Government. At the presentation ceremony held at Diamond Hall, Transcorp Hotels, Calabar, the State...
2023 Carnival Calabar A Huge Success As Calas Vegas Band Emerges Winner
By Ugbor Alabaster A new entrant, Calas Vegas band has emerged winner of the 2023 Carnival Calabar described as most attractive, innovative and biggest street party in Africa. Passion 4 emerged 2nd while Seagulls Band clinched the 3rd position. It was a beautiful parade from the well organized and magnificently decorated Master...