There is tension in Idomi Ward, Yakurr Local Government Area, as All Progressives Congress (APC) members and aspirants have voiced their grievances over the alleged imposition of a councillorship candidate by the former Commissioner for Lands, Professor John Inyang, further deepening political divides within the community. The controversy centres around the nomination process for the…
By Edet-Honesty Effiong This is my second theme on the 64th Independence anniversary of Nigeria. And just as I did in the first piece, I am still tempted to ask the same question whether we have cause to celebrate at 64. Placed side by side her contemporaries in South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and even China,…
By Magnus Effiong/Princewill Kingston Crisis is brewing at the headquarters of the Cross River Basin Development Authority (CRBDA) located in 8 miles, Calabar, over the reported theft of MF 275 tractor belonging to the Authority. Besides, the CRBDA workers, weekend, blocked the main entrance to the Basin Authority headquarters in protest over alleged non-payment of…
In a bid to promote a more sustainable and affordable transportation system as well as support a sustainable energy future in the state, the Cross River State Government has officially commissioned a Compressed Natural Gas, CNG conversion and training centre for vehicles in Calabar. The facility, located at the Construction and Fabrication Academy in Calabar,…
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has again rejected the Julius Abure-led leadership of the Labour Party (LP), insisting that the judgement of the Abuja Federal High Court affirming him will not make them recognise him as the party’s chairman. Recall that Justice Emeka Nwite on 9th October, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to…
