Favour William Residents of Ita Okang Street in Big Qua, have raised concerns over lack of proper drainage systems in their neighborhood, highlighting the urgent need for improved infrastructure to combat recurring flooding and mosquito bites. They said that during heavy rainfalls, the overflow of water from constructed drainage causes blockage and sometimes finds its
By Godwin Ajom The first statewide trade fair in Cross River State in about 9 years is set for November, 2024 in Calabar, without expected revenue target. The trade fair according to the Commissioner for Commerce, Hon. Abigail Orok, is aimed at boosting and promoting the industrial, commercial, agricultural, raw materials, and minerals potentials of
By Sylvia Akpan And Favour William Cross River Lawmakers have called on the state government through the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure to carry out intervention works on the Ugboro-Abuochiche-Gakem road in Bekwarra Local Government Area of the state. The Lawmakers maintained that the intervention works will greatly ameliorate the sufferings of commuters on that
By Anita Otu The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced Monday, September 16th, 2024, as a public holiday to celebrate Eid-al-Mawlid, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement on behalf of the government, congratulating Muslims in Nigeria and around the world. Tunji-Ojo encouraged Muslims to embrace the values
By Glory Odey The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has announced the launch of the livelihood improvement family enterprises – Niger Delta (Life-ND) initiative in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Imo, and River States. The project, a collaborative effort with the federal government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), aims to improve the livelihoods
By Marvellous Nkanu The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has embarked on tertiary institutions students loan sensitization, in Cross River, Akwa Ibom and other States. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NELFUND, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr led his team on the sensitization tour to the University of Calabar and the Akwa Ibom state Polytechnic,
By Favour Adinya And Victory Anty The Office of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has dispelled the recent rumors regarding the purported sacking of Prof. Florence Banku Obi. The Head of Media, Office of the Vice Chancellor, John Ogar in an E-signed rebuttal states that the speculations are baseless, unfounded and orchestrated
If you are still entangled in that hogwash about how names determine destinies and the Jabez and Jacob fable, then let us have a conversation. Bush is a shrub or clump of shrubs. But two Bushes (father and son), became Presidents of the US and their two sons became governors, and their mother became the