By Ekanem Whyte/Emmanuela Ezin The proverbial journey of a thousand miles starting with one step aptly describes the generally acclaimed effort of Governor Bassey Otu to restore the battered socio-economic image of Cross River State within one year in line with the pact he entered into with the people when he took the oath of…
By Etim Etim Corruption has been in the news lately, grabbing headlines and seizing national attention. In the week that Yahaya Bello arrayed the police against the EFCC and prevented the agency from arresting him, Gov. Alex Oti of Abia State made startling revelations on the humungous corruption perpetrated by his predecessors. He announced that…
By Magnus Effiong Despite the recognition of Prof Itam Hogan Itam as Munene and Paramount Ruler of the Efut by the Cross River state government as contained in its press release dated February 29, 2024, the Efut Combined Assembly, the apex decision making body of the Efut people, has again rejected the Professor. The Combined…
By Emmanuel Ndon In Akwa Ibom State, people are living life in a whole new, different way. The food security scheme – an initiative of Governor Umo Eno and intervention program of the Akwa Ibom State Bulk Purchase Agency, enable vulnerable individuals to have essential staple foodstuffs for their families. This reminds one of the…
HRM (Dr) Etim Okon Edet is the Chairman of the Cross River State Traditional Rulers Council and doubles as the Paramount Ruler of Bakassi local government area. In this interview, the Royal father said with President Bola Tinubu’s experience in governance and exposure to international politics, the world expects him to begin the process of…