By Itam Offor Cross River State Governor Bassey Edet Otu has requested the State Legislature’s approval to reorganise the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC). The request, contained in a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh, highlighted the Commission’s ineffectiveness and prayed the Legislature to “act, pursuant to…
By Itam Offor The Cross River State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of His Royal Majesty, Ovai Solomon Osim Edward, Paramount Ruler of Abi Local Government Area as the Chairman of the State Traditional Rulers’ Council. The Assembly confirmed the Paramount Ruler during plenary on Wednesday following their deliberation on a correspondence forwarded…
…hails Papa Dorncklaimz Enamhe, Who is Who in Northern Cross River for initiating the process A group known as Cross River Indigenes Development Association (CRIDA), Abuja has lauded Governor Bassey Otu’s swift response and citizen-focused governance approach following the recent repatriation of the remains of the Late Nigerian Senate President, Senator (Dr) Joseph Wayas. The…
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…
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Cross River State Office, has commended the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi, for her prompt remittance of taxes without pressure. The State Monitor, FIRS, Mr Joseph Ohiemi, who led a team of officials from the Service showered praises on the Vice-Chancellor during a courtesy…
Sierra Leone’s Dr Abdul Karim Bangura is considered the most educated man on earth. Dr Bangura is an author, academic administrator, researcher and scientist. He holds a B.A. in International Studies, an M.A. in International Affairs, an M.S. in Linguistics, a Ph.D. in Political Science, a Ph.D. in Development Economics, a Ph.D. in Linguistics, a…
By Kingsley Agim World Health Organisation (WHO) has donated medical commodities to Cross River to boost the state government’s effort in the fight against cholera and other diseases outbreaks in the state. Items donated include 30 Cartoons of Isolation Gowns, 37 Cartoons of Face Masks, 6 Cartoons of Examination Gloves, 15 Cartoons of Face Shields,…
In a significant move, Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has assented to the Kano State Emirates Council Bill 2024, which was passed by the state assembly today, Tuesday, 16th July 2024. This approval allows for the establishment of three second-class emirates within the state. The governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, made the announcement…
Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive standing trial, had to be wheeled into court by his lawyers in a wheelchair today as his health continues to deteriorate in Nigerian detention. For several weeks Gambaryan has been complaining to the prison authorities about pain associated with a herniated disc in his back but they have not provided…
…Henry Archibong accused of fomenting crisis By Kenneth Jude Contrary to a widely circulated report that the Political Leader of Itu Local Government Area, Rt. Hon. Henry Archibong, and some critical stakeholders were assaulted at a meeting held last Friday at the Council Secretariat by youths suspected to be loyal to a former House of…
