By Hamish McKenzie Jeff Bezos seems to relish taking on almost impossible projects. After magicking up “the everything store,” which can now get a toothbrush from the internet to my house in six hours, he founded a rocket ship company, Blue Origin, with the hope of making spaceflight so cheap that humans can live in…
Ikom, October 29, 2024 – In preparation for the upcoming local government elections in Cross River State on November 2, 2024, Governor Bassey Otu officially launched the All Progressives Congress, APC campaign, emphasising a commitment to grassroots development. Represented by Deputy Governor Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, PhD, the flag-off ceremony was held on Sunday at…
Calabar, October 29, 2024 – Ahead of the November 2, 2024 local government elections, Cross River State Commissioner of Police, CP Gryogon Augustine Grimah, has assured residents of a peaceful and secure electoral process. Speaking to the press following a security briefing led by Governor Bassey Otu, on Monday, Grimah emphasised the commitment of the…
Calabar, October 29, 2024 – Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu, has proposed the sum of N498 billion as 2025 budget for the State. Presenting the proposal at the hallowed chambers of the State House of Assembly on Tuesday, Governor Otu attributed N328 billion (66%) to Capital Expenditure and N170 billion (34%) to Recurrent Expenditure….
The Cross River State Representative to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke, has called for a people-centric approach to leadership as the All Progressive Congress (APC) officially flagged off its campaign for the forthcoming local government elections. The event, which was held at the Ikom Township Stadium, marked the launch…
Calabar, Nigeria—In a recent development highlighting concerns over civic rights and press freedom in Nigeria, journalists and civil society organizations are raising alarm over the Nigeria Police’s handling of a case involving journalist Frank Ulom, publisher of The Converseer. The police summoned Ulom without informing him of his alleged offence and the identity of his…
