By Chris Njoku Mrs Edema Irom, Cross River’s Commissioner for Women Affairs says that only less than 10 per cent of women in the state were involved in the state’s policy and decision-making process. Irom made the disclosure on Monday in Calabar during a press conference in commemoration of International Women’s Day, (IWD) with the…
By Frank Ulom The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has revealed that the state’s Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, has hit N31.4 billion. Otu stated this last weekend at the just concluded APC stakeholders meeting in Calabar, adding that, “The state has witnessed an increase in revenue from N22 billion as of December…
By Frank Ulom The member representing Boki II State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Hilary Bisong has urged his constituents to keep hope alive amidst the economic hardship troubling the nation. Bisong who said there is light at the end of the tunnel, said he shared in pain the…
By Our Reporter Governor Bassey Otu felicitates with his predecessor, Senator (Prof) Ben Ayade on his 56th birthday celebrations. The Governor in a birthday message notes that the former Governor remains an innovative and transformational leader that was committed to the industrialisation of Cross River State and still has a lot to offer in terms…
By Our Reporter I requested the job, and I am not complaining about it. I take full responsibility. President Bola Tinubu says his administration is working to ensure that Nigeria is reformed for greater efficiency with a particular emphasis on systematically inculcating fairness and equity in all aspects of national life. Addressing Afenifere leaders at…
By Frank Ulom The Cross River State Chapter of the Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, on Friday, elected new executives following the expiration of Anthony Bissong Attah-led excos. The election was held at the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC in Calabar, and the following executives were elected: • Effiom Edet Okon (APP) – Chairman • Omaleko…
