The Nigerian National Assembly is a complex institution with sophisticated internal politics that often surpass those of secular politics. Its seniority system, similar to Nigeria’s secondary school hierarchy, can intimidate newcomers, making it challenging for freshmen lawmakers to navigate. Not for Peter Akpanke. Many have argued that typically, it takes a full four-year term for…
The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has called on government at federal and state level to prioritise addressing energy crisis that has plagued the nation for years. Dr Adebisi Osim, President of APWEN, made the call on Wednesday in Calabar at the 5-day International Conference Exhibition and Annual General Meeting (AGM) of…
The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) is pushing for the reduction of carbon footprint in industries in the nation using innovation. This was disclosed by the the President of APWEN, Dr Adebisi Osim, on Monday in Calabar, during a media engagement on the 2024 International Conference and Annual General Meeting of APWEN…
Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) has announced 26th October as the main date for the 2024 Local Government Election in the State. According to Dr Ekong Edet Boco, Chairman of CROSIEC, on Wednesday, the activities for the election is scheduled for 25th September to 26th October 2024. Boco, while addressing leaders of political…
By Itam Offor/Victor Osim In furtherance of the Cross River State Assembly’s move to pass the Bill which will change the status of the College of Education (COE) Akamkpa as well as the College of Agriculture to universities, the House Committee on Education recently carried out oversight of the two schools. Speaking at COE Akamkpa,…
By Odey Ojeka The Cross River State police have reportedly uncovered a hotel in Calabar where a missing girl was held captive. Last week, it was reported that 15-year-old Favour Joseph Ekuta had gone missing precisely in Calabar, Cross River State. She was last seen at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) Staff Quarters,…
