BY LINUS OBOGO He heralded the scene in 2023 with profound sublimity and aplomb. In a messianic-like blaze of hope, he graced the political landscape devoid of airs and graces, without huffing and puffing. His visage epitomised an archetyical servant leader. Interestingly, one year later, he has proved the skeptics wrong, while changing the…
In Nigeria, an estimated 37 million women and girls face period poverty, struggling to access or afford menstrual products such as pads, tampons, pain medication, and underwear. This issue remains largely neglected by society. Over the past five years, the rising cost of sanitary pads has exacerbated the problem, making these essential items even more…
The Deputy Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon Sylvester Agabi Jnr on Wednesday joined notable leaders of thought in the state to felicitate with the state Governor, His Excellency Sen Prince Bassey Edet Otu and his Deputy, Rt Hon Peter Odey PhD on their one year anniversary in office. Hon…
Former Chairman Anti-Deforestation central Mr. Isaac Imoke, has commended Governor Bassey Edet Otu and his deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, for their remarkable achievements during their first year in office. In a statement, Mr. Imoke described the Otu-led administration as a “people-centric government” and emphasized that the citizens of Cross River State have directly felt…
Chief Ambassador Emmanuel, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Timber Control North, has lauded Governor Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu for his remarkable achievements during his first year in office. In a statement released on wednesday, Chief Emmanuel praised the Governor for his unwavering commitment to the development and transformation of the state….
The State Chairman, Alphonsus Ogar Eba Esq, JP. and the State Executive Committee members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Cross River State cheerfully extend our felicitation to Chief Barr. Chris Agara on the occasion of his birthday anniversary today. Chief Barr. Chris Agara is a reputable business mogul and Chairman/CEO of Garagam Nigeria…
As a three-tier government that Nigeria is, three legislatures exist and all of them have impeachment powers that have often been grossly abused: The National Assembly, the States Assemblies and the Local Government Legislative Councils. A close example of their activities, regarding frivolous impeachment has showed a consistent brute power struggle for pecuniary gains and…
The Cross River State House of Assembly has raised alarm over the improper handling of state-owned cocoa farms by Mr. Oscar Ofuka, former Governor Ayade’s Special Adviser on Cocoa Development. Rt. Hon. Davies Etta, member representing the Abi State Constituency, raised the matter in urgent public importance on Tuesday during the plenary session. Rt. Hon….
The Nigerian Persons With Disability (PWD) leaders & Pioneers have called for the reinstatement of Hon Dr Betta Edu as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation pending the final adjudication of allegations against her. The Pioneers of Nigeria’s National and International Disability Civil Rights Movement & Policy Changers, in a press release dated…
…RECEIVES LETTER OF NOMINATION AS MAN OF THE YEAR Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu has formally endorsed the hosting of 6th edition of Yala Achievers Summit and Awards 2024 as he is set to grace the event taking place in Calabar, the state capital as Special Guest…