Akwa Felicitates Akpabio At 61
Senate President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio The immediate past Sole Administrator of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Efiong Akwa has felicitated with the Senate President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio as he clocks 61 today. In a birthday message on Saturday, Akwa said, "when the hand of God is upon a man, what...
Nigeria Police Retirees Reject IGP’s Position On CPS, Say, “It Does Not Respect Our Rights”
IGP Kayode Egbetokun Nigeria Police Retirees (NPR) have rejected the position of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun that retirees should not exit from the controversial Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) as they said such position does not respect their rights. The IGP was reported to have said that if the...
Obong’s Palace Sets Up 7-Man Committee to Reconcile with Etubom Ani over Succession Tussle
By Magnus Effiong In line with the Cross River State government’s directives, the Palace of the Obong of Calabar has constituted 7-man independent Truth and Reconciliation Committee to reconcile and make peace with the contender in the succession tussle, Etubom Anthony Ani so as to bring the 15 years dispute to a permanent end.
Controversies, Rejection Continue To Trail Obongship Throne Of Calabar
Gov Bassey Otu The Supreme Court recognized Etuboms Traditional Rulers' Council (TRC) of the palace of the Obong of Calabar has rejected the decision of the Cross River state government recognising Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi-Otu bong of Calabar. The state government had in a statement dated November 7, 2023 recognized...
Gov. Otu Appoints CEO For State Investment Coy
Gov. Bassey Otu Governor Bassey Otu has approved the appointment of Bar. Ewa Aye Henshaw as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the state-owned Equity and Investment Company Limited. A statement on Tuesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Emmanuel Ogbeche, said the appointment takes effect from November...
Gov Otu Pledges Revitalisation Of Sports In C’River
Gov Bassey Otu in a dazzling move Cross River governor, Senator Bassey Otu has assured Cross Riverians of his administration's commitment towards the revitalisation of sports in the state. The governor gave the assurance, Monday, at the U. J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar, after leading members of the State Executive Council...
Gov. Otu To Establish Disability Commission, Appoints Three Aides
Gov. Otu presenting an item to one of the PWDs Cross River state government will soon establish a disability commission to directly address issues of persons with disabilities (PWDs), as well as promote inclusion in the state. A press release by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Emmanuel Ogbeche...
FG Secures Partnership With UAE Red Crescent On Humanitarian Response In Nigeria
Dr. Betty Edu The Federal Government is seeking the partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Red Crescent Authority to implement the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Policy on Humanitarian Response in Nigeria. The government said this was imperative given the climate change induced humanitarian crisis that...
Philanthropy, Public Service And a Culture Of Excellence In Challenging Times
OPINION By Etim Etim Philanthropic organizations are increasingly playing important roles in the development of Nigeria as the citizens endure worsening cost of living crisis. These organization, registered as foundations, are reaching into their deep pockets to fund diverse causes and offer succor to citizens across the country. In...
Industrialist Gives Recipe For Robust Economy
Chief Sunny Jackson Udoh The Federal Government has been advised to concentrate on assisting manufacturers of local goods to grow the economy and create employment for Nigerians. A founding member of the Manufactures Association of Nigeria (MAN), Chief Sunny Jackson Udoh gave the advice at the...