Former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel; GMD/CEO of Zenith Bank and Founder Pink Breast Cancer Care Foundation, Adaora Umeoji; and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State have emerged ‘Man Of The Year’, ‘Woman Of The Year’ And ‘Governor Of The Year’ respectively. They are part of an esteemed group of 43 accomplished Nigerians…
In line with the “People First” mantra of Governor Sen. Prince Bassey Otu, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Timber Control (North), Amb. Emmanuel Asegem, marked the Ukelle New Yam Festival by distributing 280 bags of rice and ₦300,000 to the Ijiraga communities. Asegem’s gesture, a reflection of his commitment to giving back…
The governor of Cross River State Prince Bassey Otu and the Senator representing Cross River North in the National assembly Jarigbe Agom have called for unity among the Bakor people of the State. The governor who spoke through the Speaker of the 10th Assembly Elvert Ayambem disclosed this at Alladim Nkum Clan in Ogoja during…
Abi Local Government Area stands at the crossroads of opportunity and transformation, and at this pivotal moment, one name stands out as a beacon of hope for progress: Hon. Isaac Imoke. With a proven track record of leadership, service, and dedication to his community, Hon. Isaac Imoke is not just a candidate for the…
The Cross River State House of Assembly, under the leadership of Rt. Hon. Speaker Elvert Ayambem wishes to express their appreciation to the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) for its invaluable role in the amendment process of the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) Amendment Bill 2024. Speaker Ayambem commends the intellectual input and…
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) of Cross River State, in a meeting held on September 11, 2024, unanimously agreed to reinstate Engr. Effiom Edet Okon as Chairman of the council. This decision followed a period of thorough deliberation and reflection on earlier concerns. Engr. Okon was previously suspended on August 5, 2024, during an emergency…
We have noted with concern recent online reports alleging an ‘illegal’ extension of the Central Working Committee (CWC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) by six weeks. In a time when some non-democratic regimes seek to extend power illegitimately for years or even indefinitely, it is ironic, and almost laughable, that the NUJ…
The Cross River State House of Assembly has carried out the amendment of the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission Law 2002. The Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission Law 2002 is 22 years old, and was long over due to be amended, taking into account several social and political developments and changes that have…
Political stakeholders and party members from Obanliku have turned out in large numbers to support the Chief (Dr.) Sunny Ebebe Ayang JP’s aspiration for chairman of the Obanliku local government. The massive turnout of stakeholders and party supporters was witnessed at Chief Sunny Ayang’s consultative meeting on Sunday at Cornerstone College in Busanfong village,…
The Conference of Speakers of State Houses of Assembly has issued a strong call to state governors to immediately comply with the constitutional provisions for the direct disbursement of funds to state legislatures. In a communiqué obtained by our correspondent, the Speakers warned that failure to ensure financial autonomy could lead to a breakdown…