The Deputy Governor, Rt Hon. Peter Odey(left), the Speaker, CRHA, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem at the inter-denominational service to mark Democracy Day on Sunday. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has highlighted the significance of June 12, 1992, presidential election, saying its subsequent annulment fuelled Nigeria’s democratic struggle. A statement by…
Governor Bassey Otu (middle), the Zonal Coordinator of NCCSALW, Major General Ifiok Obot (4th from R) and others during the visit. By Anietie Akpan The Cross River state government has declared commitment to collaborate with the Federal Government in combating the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in the state. A statement on Sunday…
Governor Bassey Otu By Anietie Akpan Cross River state is to benefit from the Federal Government’s $538.5 million Special Agro-industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) Programme. Already the state government at its 5th  Executive Council (Exco) meeting on Friday presided over by the State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu at the Council of Chief Chamber (temporary meeting venue…
The State Coordinator of the Taskforce, Dr. Dan Abubakar (middle), State Chairman of NUJ, Comrade Archibong Bassey (2nd R) and others during the courtesy visit. By Anietie Akpan The State Taskforce on Health Quality and Anti-quackery has sought collaboration with the Cross River Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to fight quackery in the…
Dr Phil’s audience members, today, said their opinion of Donald Trump is changing and they feel that the media have been lying to them about him. One woman said many of her friends who voted for Joe Biden in 2020 are now going to vote for Trump. Another woman said that her opinion of Trump…
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Friday 7th June 2024 as the 1st Day of Zulhijjah 1445AH. This is contained in a statement signed by the Chairman Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs Sultanate Council Sokoto, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, Wazirin Sokoto, on Thursday. The…
