By Anietie Akpan Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, has lauded Governor Bassey Otu on his results-driven approach to governance. Dr. Edu who was speaking on the backdrop of the recent comprehensive renovation of the State Library and expanding the aviation sector with the acquisition of two state-owned aircraft, said the governor…
Chairman of the LGA,, Hon. Felix Akposi (2nd left) and others during the flag-off ceremony of the road project. By Anietie Akpan The long-awaited rehabilitation of the Calabar–Oban–Ekang Road in Akamkpa Local Government Area (LGA), officially commenced on Wednesday, August 13. The fceremony, held at the Sen. Gershom Bassey Town Hall in Oban. The flag-off…
…Raises Hope on Bakassi Deep Seaport Project President Bola Tinubu. By Anietie Akpan Federal Government will soon commence yet another dredging of Calabar Port after three failed attempts. Already the House of Representatives has commenced probe of the failed dredging of the port in 2006 and 2014. Current draft of the port is 5.2 metres…
By Anietie Akpan Cross River state government, August 12, took delivery of two Bombardier CRJ1000 regional jets to boost its Cally Air operations. Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commissioned the 100-seat capacity plane for use by the state-owned airline, Cally Air. He was assisted by the State Governor,…
…also orders withdrawal of case against KWAM 1 By Frank Ulom ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Federal Government thought the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has announced the withdrawal of criminal complaints against Comfort Emmanson and music star Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (popularly known as KWAM 1) over separate incidents of unruly behaviour…
