By Patrick Obia Journalists have been charged to remain resolute in the discharge of their duties despite increasing media repressions and attacks. This was the summary of a one-day summit geared toward “protecting press freedom, ensuring journalists’ safety” held in Novare Mall, room 208, FCT Abuja and organized by the Center for Journalism Innovation and
By Archibong Jeremiah The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the appointment of the eighth aides for the office of Deputy Governor, Hon. Peter Odey. Mr. Emmanuel Ogbeche, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor in a press statement said the appointment is effective June 8, 2023, the same date it
By Able Winnard The Chairman of Cross River Civil Society Network, Leader Benedict Effiom Usang has urged State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu to unveil his subsidy amelioration strategy. Leader Usang made the call recently in a Facebook post. President Bola Tinubu declared that there would no longer be a petroleum subsidy regime as the current
By Wisdom Okon The Center for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) in collaboration with the International Center for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) and Nigeria Media Innovation Program (NAMIP) is hosting a journalist safety summit. The summit is billed for tomorrow, Thursday, June 8 2023 at Novare Mall, room 208, FCT Abuja. Conversations during this event will
By Etido Okon A Toyota Camry has narrowly escaped a severe crash due to a brake failure in Calabar South, Cross River State. The driver of the car with plate no. APP-684-AL (Lagos) noticed the brake failure while driving through Iman street Wednesday morning, June 7, 2023. This reporter learned from residents that the hill
By Archibong Jeremiah Cross Riverians in the Diaspora (CRID) is set to inaugurate its pioneer executive council members. The inauguration event is billed to hold online (zoom) according to information made available to our newsroom by Dr. Julius Uti Nchor, Chairman of CRID Board of Directors. “On behalf of the leadership, I write to invite
By Jonathan Ugbal Chairmen and Chairpersons of the 18 Local Government Areas in Cross River State on Monday bowed out of service after serving their constitutional three years in office. Elected on May 30, 2020, amidst lockdowns occasioned by the SARS – CoV – 2 popular known as COVID-19, they were sworn into office on
By Patrick Obia The Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu has ordered the immediate suspension of the ongoing recruiting of civil servants till further notice. This was contained in a press release signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Emmanuel Ogbeche which also mandated a comprehensive re-verification of civil servants in the State civil service,