OPINION: Iran War And The Economics of Fuel Costs
By Etim Etim We are now in the third week of the war in the…
By Etim Etim We are now in the third week of the war in the Middle East, and the Nigerian economy is in trouble once again. Petrol prices are up 50% from levels in early February with attendant price increases in many markets. Food, transportation and many consumer products are experiencing sharp price jumps, upending…
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim By Wale Obanigba. The appointment of Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations marks an important moment in the country’s diplomatic engagement on the global stage. A seasoned businessman, legal scholar, and politician, Ibrahim brings a blend of intellectual depth, international exposure, and legislative experience that positions him strongly…
By Magnus Effiong A frontline women leader in Cross River and a prominent voice in Efik kingdom, Obonganwan Barbara James has decried a reported physical assault on members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Bakassi at the weekend during a party event allegedly orchestrated by members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In…
Pastor (Mrs) Patience Umo Eno, First Lady of Akwa Ibom State. By Essien Ndueso Some lives are measured by time; others by impact. Pastor (Mrs) Patience Umo Eno, First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, belongs to the rare category whose influence continues to breathe through people she touched, hope she inspired, and compassion she institutionalized….
By Itam Offor The Cross River State House of Assembly has confirmed the following Nominees as Chairman and Commissioners of the State Local Government Service Commission. They are; Barr Eyo Nsa Ekpo, Chairman, Dr Ekeng Effiom Edet, Commissioner 1, Dr Emmanuel Ntuyam, Commissioner 2, Dr Ondale Innocent Akor, Commissioner 3,and Obia Lawrence Bassey, Commissioner 4….
Governor Umo Eno. Governor Umo Eno has hosted a special Ramadan Iftar for members of the Muslim community in Akwa Ibom State, describing the holy month as a period for reflection, compassion, and unity. Addressing leaders of the community in the State at the break of the Ramadan fast, Friday, March 13, 2026, at Government…