The Southern Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council was officially inaugurated on the 30th of July 2024, signalling a new era of unity, peace, and prosperity for the Southern region of Nigeria. This council, the fruition of a long-held vision, represents a unified front for traditional rulers across the South, poised to amplify their collective voice and…
By Inyali Peter The recent appointment of 50 aides by the University of Calabar (UNICAL) first female President, Blessing Alims, has sparked widespread criticism. However, while I don’t condone the unnecessary appointments, I believe we’re focusing on the wrong issue. The real problem lies not with the President, but with the culture of entitlement and…
The depleting Cross River workforce is set to receive new blood with Governor Bassey Otu rescinding the 25-year-long interdiction to employment into the State civil service. The Commissioner for Information, Dr Erasmus Ekpang, made this known in an interview on Wednesday, 7th August 2024, in Calabar. While noting that the last time mass employment happened…
The first female president of the student union government (SUG) at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Blessing Alims, has explained why she appointed 50 persons as aides. Recall that Alims, a student of political science, was elected as SUG president on 14th June 2024. Speaking through her media aide, Madueke Chinenye, Alims said appointing 50…
Cross River State Government has begun the implementation of promotions for all secondary school staff. This was contained in a letter titled “PROMOTION IMPLEMENTATION” and directed to all principals of secondary schools in the state. The letter, which was signed by Raphael Bankong Ojie, Board Recorder for Director of Administration/Ag. Chairman, Secondary Education Board on…
