The top woman aspirant of the Edo gubernatorial primaries Hon Omosede Igbinedion has stepped down for Barr Asue Ighodalo, a fellow aspirant. She asserted that she is doing this in support of the Esan Agenda, the principle of zoning and equity enshrined in the unwritten tenets of the party. She also pointed out that Asue…
The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon Peter Odey recently received in his office the Permanent Secretary, State Planning Commission, Dr. Peter Uklala, Directors and Head of Department for Food and Nutrition, Mrs Nkem Ubana on an advocacy visit focusing on food and nutrition programs in the State. The Permanent Secretary said they…
The Hon. Member Representing the good and excellent people of Ogoja State Constituency, Hon Engr Thomas Aruku on Wednesday 21st of February 2024, lauded the Governor of Cross River State, H.E Sen. Prince Bassey Otu, for his proactiveness and evidential good works in the state. Aruku, who made the Democratic call in the house…
Governor Bassey Otu has directed the immediate payment of all outstanding salaries and pensions for state and local government workers. The directive comes as a relief to employees and pensioners who faced delays due to an ongoing staff and pension audit and verification exercise. Governor Otu expressed sincere sympathy for the inconvenience caused by the…
The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem has assured the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) of proactive measures to reduce vandalism in the state. He gave the assurance during the NSCDC courtesy visit to the State House of Assembly on Tuesday. Rt. Hon. Ayambem stated that…
In 2018, Koko Dan, an indigenous expert, encountered unexpected challenges in his quest to secure a 6 Billion Naira job overseeing the management of surveillance drones. The bid, which required high-level recommendations from two Generals, a financial commitment of one million US dollars, and a 10-minute drone flying test, proved to be a complex process….
“This is the season of graduations and such a joyous time to celebrate one’s accomplishments in the lords vineyard and know that you finally made it to the end of your learning period and it is now time to go out into the world”. These were the words of Hon Jude Ogbeche Ngaji and Mr…
Our attention has been drawn to an article titled “Cocktail of Sleazes and Embezzlement of APC Funds by Alphonsus Ogar Eba Esq, Cross River APC Chairman”, littered with falsehood, lies and aprobrium by one faceless Benard Ingio, self acclaimed chairman of a non existent group called “Northern Cross River Reconciliation Movement”. The party would…
The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, has restated the dedication of Governor Bassey Otu’s administration to prioritize the welfare and working conditions of state workers, acknowledging the challenges faced during these times. The deputy governor gave this assurance during a press briefing held in his office on Thursday. Rt….
Hon Michael Ede Usibe is a Nigerian politician who served as Chairman of Yala Local Government Area and Chairman of Cross River State ALGON from 2013 to 2016. He also served the Cross River State Government as Director General of Contact Mobilization Agency and subsequently as Commissioner of New Cities Development between 2016 and…