By Able Winnard The Speaker of Cross River State House of Assembly, Honorable Elvert Ayambem has approved the appointment of 12 persons into his office. This was contained in a circular dated June 27, 2023, with reference no: HA/ADM/66/VOL.II/400 and signed by the Clerk of the House – Adie Akabisong. According to the Clerk, “all
By Godwin Otang As part of efforts to cushion the hash effect of high Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) better known as fuel, occasioned by the removal of subsidy by the Federal Government, a Calabar-based Civil Engineer, David Agianpuye, has taken advantage of the Hybrid Carburetor Technology to help create an alternative to petrol generators. The
By Goodwin Otang The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has emerged as 7th, best University in Nigeria and 37th in sub-Saharan Africa. In the latest ranking by the Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings, which have been developed specifically to assess the impact of universities in addressing some of the toughest challenges faced
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The leadership of the Cross River State House of Assembly has visited an erosion site at Bacoco, Nasarawa Community in 8 Miles, Calabar. The visit was due to the motion adopted during the plenary held at the House of Assembly Chamber by Hon. Stanley Nsemo, a member representing
By Jonathan Ugbal A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Apo and presided over by Justice B. Abubakar has adjourned a civil defamation suit filed by Mrs. Elizabeth Alami Ayade until September 21, 2023. Mrs. Ayade is the wife of Frank Ayade, the younger brother of a former Governor of Cross River
TOPIC The Okada Ban And Public Transportation In Calabar: Ideas, Issues, And Reality. INTRODUCTION Transportation simply refers to the movement of people or goods from one point to another. It comes in different forms. When it is offered for a few, it is referred to as public transportation in Nigeria even though the actual meaning
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent As hearts continue to pour out over the Marina Resort Calabar boat mishap that led to the death of three medical students last week Saturday, a solemn atmosphere darkened the Cross River State House of Assembly. At a plenary held on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, in the Assembly
If we don’t, then we may have moved from frying pan to fire. First, the Anti-Deforestation Committee is populated by timber thieves who are emotionally blackmailing him with “na we work for your election.” Lease agreement for Cally Aircraft, signed with a company that has no business whatsoever with aviation. And now, the vehicle recovery