Why I’ll be first woman to govern C/River -ADP guber candidate
By Magnus Effiong The governorship candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) in Cross River state and the only female in the governorship race, Mrs Marikana Ibiang, has said she would be the first woman to govern the State due to her impeccable credentials, motherly dispositions and socio-political capabilities. Ibiang, who...
CRS PDP And The Howling Of A Disembowelling Party
OPINION Responding to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Cross River is like engaging two feuding co-wives.You wouldn't know who to talk to. One is not sure which of the disparate factions to respond to-the home-based integrity faction or the beleaguered Abuja league. However, for whatever it...
The Man Who Saw Today From Yesterday
OPINION By Sam Akpe Inam Akpadiaha Wilson, SAN It started as a mere fantasy. Today, it’s mission accomplished. Let’s go back to 1976; in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. He was in the primary school. Occasionally, he sneaked out into the city during break time; on a...
Cross River To Generate 50mw From Power Plants, Ayade
Governor Ben Ayade Cross River state governor, Professor Ben Ayade has expressed optimism that a combined power generation from the two power plants built by his administration will give the state about 50 megawatts of electricity that will guarantee Calabar, the capital, steady power supply independent of the national grid.
Abi/Yakurr 2023: A Case For Equity
OPINION By Sunny Udeh Equity simply means the consistent fair, just, and impartial treatment of all individuals or groups. Equity ensures everyone or group has access to the same treatment, opportunities, and advancement. Equity aims to identify and eliminate barriers that prevent the full participation of some groups.
Tinubu’s Baffling Gaffes
OPINION By Etim Etim Even before the polls open in next year’s general election, the APC Presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is already scoring high in the several unintelligible gaffes and misspeaks he’s been offering Nigerians at campaign grounds and public events. These blunders have become so many and...
Citizen Journalism And Democratic Consolidation
OPINION By Sam Akpe & Mercy Tartsea-Anshase Almost two centuries ago, a notable French writer, Alexis de Tocqueville, offered a controversial description of the powers of the media in the elevation and sustenance of democracy. Focusing on the American model which had already reached maturity at...
Ofuka Donates Cocoa Pods to Traditional Rulers from South, Invites More Farmers to Cocoa Business
Dr Oscar Ofuka, speaking shortly after being honured by Bendeghe community for his roles in maintaining peace and order in the area. By Our Reporter The Special Adviser to Governor Ben Ayade on Cocoa Development and Control, Dr Oscar Ofuka, has invited more farmers to key into cultivation of cocoa,...
Media Week: We’ll Turnaround C/River Economy, Guber Candidates Tell Journalists
By Magnus Effiong, Calabar Four governorship candidates, who interfaced with Journalists during the Media Week of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Cross River State Council, have said their main mission is to turnaround the economy of the State. The candidates spoke at the NUJ Press Centre, Calabar, Thursday, during the...
Obong Of Calabar Tells Journalists To Be Proactive, Set Agenda
Andy. Esiet, Calabar The Obong of Calabar and members of his Traditional Rulers Council during the courtesy visit by the NUJ CPC 2022 Media Week members...recently. The Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi-Otu V has called on journalists to approach their job with dedication and boldness...