By Frank Ulom Is it now a thing that people prefer animals to humans? In the midst of hardship in the current Nigeria, a woman just spent N54,000 for food for her dog that will only last for 2 days. Just like that? The gesture has made Mr Andrea Ekeng Inyang, SA to Governor Bassey…
By Frank Ulom The wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Rev (Mrs) Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, has footed the hospital bills of the two traders who suffered severe electrocution injuries in Calabar last Saturday. Rev. (Mrs) Otu who visited the victims, Chijioke Udoji and Uzoma Anthony, at the Calabar General Hospital on Thursday, was…
By Our Reporter The 10th Cross River State House of Assembly, led by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem has recovered some state-owned construction equipment following an investigation into the misappropriation of 34 State-owned heavy-duty construction equipment by certain government officials during the administration of former Governor Ben Ayade. Recall that on Thursday, 22 February…
By Ukorebi Esien Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State made a significant governance decision that will be remembered as a pivotal moment. Governor Otu, known for his sophistication and pragmatism, took his time to announce appointments for various vacant offices in the state. Those familiar with him understood that he was diligently selecting…
By Frank Ulom Governor Bassey Otu has appointed 21 persons into four Cross River State Urban Development Authorities, namely, Ikom, Ugep, Obudu and Ogoja. This was contained in a press release with reference number: “Our Ref: GO/PRESS/014/VOL.IV/45”, signed by Mr Emmanuel Ogbeche, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, on Wednesday, 6 March 2024. According to…
By Our Reporter A group, Coalition Against Illegal Lodging and Mining Activities in Cross River State of Nigeria, CAILAMA-CRS has raised concern over Lawyer’s petition against member, Prince Odey Oyama for questioning the presence of uncertified Chinese Nationals in Effi, Okuni community in Ikom Local Government Area of the state. In a lawsuit document made…
