Governor Bassey Otu Inaugurating the new bodies By Anietie Akpan Cross River state government has resolved to treat traditional rulers who harbour criminals in their domain as accomplices. Governor, Senator Bassey Otu read the riot act to the traditional rulers on July 17 when he inaugurated the new Chairman of the State Traditional Rulers Council,…
Gov. Bassey Otu By Ita Williams, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has requested the State House of Assembly’s approval to reorganize the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC), citing the Commission’s ineffectiveness in conducting local government council elections. In a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Anthony…
Gov Bassey Otu (2nd L) inspecting facilities at Calapharm. By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State-owned pharmaceutical company, Calapharm, will commence production in September this year. The State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, according to the press release from his Chief Press Secretary, Nsa Gill on Tuesday, inspected the project where the management there told him…
Zenith Bank Plc, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, held its Capital Markets Day last week to showcase the bank’s inherent values as it embarks on its recapitalisation journey. The event, which brought together key market players, focused on the bank’s growth trajectory, strategic objectives, market performance, and consistent, robust dividend payout over the years. It also…
By Anietie Akpan A driver and 18 passengers of the Akwa Ibom State Transport Company (AKTC) bus have been kidnapped. The driver and the passengers were kidnapped in a broad daylight by daring unknown gun men along the Azumini axis of Abia state. The incident occurred last Wednesday as the Portharcourt bound bus travelled from…
The Federal Government through the Nation Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) funded and transported 99,882 pilgrims via 240 flights to and fro Saudi Arabia for Hajj in the first quarter of 2024. This was contained in a press release signed by Fatima Sanda Usara, Assistant Director/Public Affairs, for Chairman/CEO of NAHCON, on Tuesday. Summary On…
