By Kingsley Agim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has felicitated with Governor Bassey Otu on the occasion of his 66th birthday, describing him as a visionary and media-friendly leader whose administration has continued to transform the state’s fortunes. In a goodwill message signed by the State NUJ…
By Princewill Kingston 88 Diasporans of Efik origin have finally located their traditional homes in Cross River state and have been inducted into the 12 Royal Houses of the Efik Eburutu kingdom. The Obong of Calabar, His Eminence Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi-Otu V, who performed the induction ceremony in his palace at Efanga Nsa Street,…
By Joseph Kingston As the Governor of Cross River state, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, rolls out the drums to celebrate his 66th Birthday, Cross Riverians have given different opinions on whether or not celebration is worth the trouble. PillarToday’s investigations revealed that while majority of Cross Riverians view Governor Otu as showing promises of ability…
By Samuel Anthony The inspiration drawn from the impressive leadership of Governor Umo Eno in Akwa Ibom State, has propelled the Executive Chairman of Ikot Abasi Local Government Area, Hon. Ime Williamson Essien, to execute numerous projects in his locality. Some of these projects were inaugurated on Friday by the Governor, Pastor Umo Eno while…
By Christiana Ushang CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Forestry Commission (CRSFC) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Processed Wood Producers and Marketers Association of Nigeria (PROWPMAN) to implement a large-scale Sustainable Green Project aimed at revitalising forest reserves across the state’s three senatorial districts. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed…
