Abia State High Court, sitting in Umuahia, has adjourned till February 16 a N1.5 billion defamation suit filed by ex-Gov. Theodore Orji against a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prince Benjamin Apugo. When the matter was called up for hearing, the plaintiff was represented by his counsel, Chief Henry Balogu, while the…
The governorship aspirant on the platform of People Democratic party (PDP), Barrister Omosede Gabriel Igbinedion, has disclosed that she has burning desire to develop rural communities if given the opportunity to serve the people as the governor of Edo State. Former Lawmaker, who was speaking yesterday at the governorship media parley, stated that she…
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross has called for closer diplomatic ties between Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon. The Governor made the call when he played host to the Consuls General of both countries in Calabar on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. Speaking when he received the Consul General of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, His…
The Member representing Akamkpa 1 State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon Okon Nyong Owuna has made a passionate plea for the urbanisation of Akamkpa town. The Lawmaker had sponsored the Cross River Urban Development (Amendment) Bill 2024 which had passed through the Second Reading stage during plenary. Speaking to journalists…
By Ogar Solomon Ogar Mary Knoll College Alumni Association (MKC–AA) has reminded its members on the importance of paying their dues on time. The President General of the association, AIG (Chief) John Bassey Abang, Fdc., Rtd,. made the call during his keynote address to members of the global body. According to him, members must…
The Honorable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has secured the sum of Two Hundred Million Naira for the Super Eagles of Nigeria playing at the Africa Cup of Nations 2023. Senator John Enoh commended the enthusiasm of Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State , Chairman of the Progressive Govenors’ Forum and all…
Governor Bassey Otu has tasked members of the State Executive Council (SEC) to brace up for optimal performance to justify their appointments. The Governor gave the charge at the first Executive Council Meeting for 2024 held at the Council of Chiefs Chamber, Calabar on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. “With the successful ending of 2023,…
The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed the 2024 Cross River State Assembly Service Commission Amendment Bill for Governor Bassey Otu’s assent into law. The bill which was passed on the 6th, of February 2024, aims to make specific amendments to the Assembly Service Commission Law, bringing it in line with constitutional provisions….
… Commends her exceptional societal contributions The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem on Sunday 4th February 2024, attended the 75th birthday celebration of Obonganwan Christiana Asuquo, mother of Mr. Tony Asuquo, Senior Special Adviser to the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu,…
Tens of Thousands of indigenous people of the three major language groups in Calabar Metropolis thronged the street of Calabar led by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Efik, Efut and Abakpa ethnic groups. This annual gathering, known as “Nkotmbok,” marks the unity of Efik, Efut, and Abakpa sons and…