The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem has tasked the legislators to represent their constituents’ needs during their oversight duties about the “2024 People’s First Budget.” Ayambem, speaking to reporters following the conclusion of the three-day comprehensive budget retreat in Ikom, said that the retreat’s success indicates a…
Hon. Barr. Omosede Gabriella Igbinedion was honored with the Distinguished Service Award at the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) Annual Bar Award/Dinner. The award recognizes her remarkable contributions to the advancement of humanity, a testament to her hard work and unwavering dedication. The ceremony, attended by legal luminaries and distinguished guests, showcased Hon. Omosede Igbinedion’s commitment…
The Police Special Constabularies who were caught in a viral video demanding money from a Dutch woman rider at Ojongbodu area along Iseyin/Ogbomosho Road in Oyo, Oyo State have been appended. The Constabularies were arrested by the police authority for their unprofessional, unacceptable, and punishable acts. The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP…
Co-operatives are community-based rooted in democracy, flexible, and have participatory involvement, which makes them well suited for economic development. The process of developing and sustaining a co-operative entails developing and promoting community spirit, identity and social organization, as co-operatives play an increasingly important role in poverty reduction, job creation, economic growth and social development….
The Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State legislatures of Nigeria, who is also the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has sought for a collaboration with the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation towards the successful implementation of the Ministry’s various social intervention programmes for the vulnerable people at the…
Cross River State Forestry Commission Helsman, Rt Hon. George O’ben-Etchi, has been inducted as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Administration (CIA). The induction ceremony held at the Centre for Management Development (CMD), Shangisha, Lagos on Friday, 8th December, 2023. In a keynote address, the President/Chairman of Council, Adm. (Dr) Festus Oshoba, FCIA…
Senator Stephen Odey Ph D, Cross River State Commissioner for Education, joined other well meaning Cross Riverians and indeed Nigerians to condole with His Excellency, Senator Sir Benedict Ayade CON, former Governor of Cross River State, over the demise of a beloved sister. His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, Governor of Cross River State,…
Senator Stephen Odey Ph D joined the Who is Who in Cross River State on condolence visit to the former Governor of Cross River State, Sir Benedict Ayade CON and family, who are bereaved of a beloved sister, Mrs Ateb Janet Oniga (Nee Ayade). His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, incumbent Governor of Cross…
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh proudly declared open the eagerly awaited 2nd Edition of the National Para Games, marking the commencement of an inspiring showcase of resilience, determination, and extraordinary sporting talent. The National Para Games, a testament to inclusivity and support for athletes with disabilities, commenced with a spectacular…
Canadian authorities have announced that “cost-of-living financial requirement for study permit applicants” for international students will increase from $10,000 to $20,000, starting from January 1, 2024. Marc Miller, Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, made this announcement in a statement on Thursday. “Starting January 1, 2024, the cost-of-living financial requirement for study permit applicants…