Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, on Thursday flagged off the construction of a 1,000-unit housing scheme for civil servants. He described the project as “a major step toward improving workers’ welfare and securing their future after service.” The project, christened the ‘People-First Housing Scheme,’ is sited in Ikot Efio-Okon Edem, in…
By Frank Ulom This annual Doodle recognises Labour Day 2026. It shows how people around the world care about workers (labourers) because without them, we won’t have what we have today. About the Labour Day 2026 Doodle In honour of Labour Day, this Doodle recognises the workers and advocates who helped shape the modern workplace….
By Frank Ulom Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke, PhD, has urged residents to embrace the Commission’s digital procurement system as part of ongoing reforms aimed at improving transparency and efficiency. He made the call on Monday in Calabar during a training…
By Ikoke Egbe Across the world today, governments are increasingly judged not just by the promises they make, but by the results they deliver. And those results can only be measured through credible statistics, effective monitoring systems, and evidence-based decision-making. Strong statistical systems are therefore indispensable to good governance, accountability, prudent resource allocation, and sustainable…
By Collin Rugg A drone strike has reported in San Diego, California, on a Boeing 737 jumbo jet operated by United Airlines. According to officials, the drone hit the plane at about 3000 feet as it was coming in for a landing from San Francisco. “United Flight 1980 reported a possible drone strike just prior…
