By Frank Ulom Governor Bassey Otu has approved the establishment of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). This was part of the key resolutions of the 18th meeting of the Cross River State Executive Council held on Wednesday 6th December 2023. Accordingly, the decision for the establishment of the…
How To Apply For Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme (PCGS) To Get 50k By Frank Ulom Do you operate a nano business? Are you looking for a grant to boost your business, well, the Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme (PCGS) is for you as successful applicants will get N50,000 each without the hassle of paying back as…
By Clement James Motorists in Calabar, the Cross River State capital have called on the governor, Prince Bassey Otu to intervene and caution the Federal Road Safety Corps officials from harassing and intimidating them on state roads. Among those who fell on the path of FRSC on Thursday was one Mrs Rosemary Okokon, a businesswoman…
By Frank Ulom Members of the legitimate Etuboms Traditional Rulers’ Council have faulted the proclamation of Governor Bassey Otu to affirm Edidem Okpon Okon Abasi V as the valid Obong of Calabar, saying Etubom Anthony Asuquo Ani is the new and legitimate Obong of Calabar. The legitimate Etuboms are, HRH Etubom Essien Ekpenyong Efiok (Chairman),…
By Cynthia Maduekwe Advocates for socio-economic development and responsible governance are urging a comprehensive review of the 2024 Federal Government Budget Allocation to prioritise critical sectors that directly impact the well-being and progress of the nation. Reasons for Prioritisation 1. Human Capital Development: Education and Health are foundational pillars for human capital development, contributing to…
By Mo Isa The Nigeria Police Force, Kogi State Command has confirmed the carting away of Kogi’s election petitions from the tribunal secretary. According to the police, the gunmen attacked the secretary of the state governorship election Tribunal, Mr David Umar Mike on Monday in Lokoja and made away with sensitive petition documents on the…
