By Godwin Ajom As the proposed nationwide protest gathers momentum and is met with mixed reactions, the government of Cross River State has continued the anti-protest campaign to entertainers and influencers in the State. The State Government has continuously taken the crusade of dissuading Cross Riverians from joining the protest. The latest of those engagements
By Mary Bassey, House Of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State House of Assembly, has called for the immediate removal of refuse dumps in Ikom Local Government Area, metropolis. The call was made during a plenary held at the Assembly complex in Calabar, where the member representing Ikom 1 State Constituency and Minority Leader, Hon.
By Patrick Obia The Government of Cross River State, has taken its anti-protest campaign to church, dissuading members from joining the August 1’st proposed nationwide agitation against “bad governance”. The Chief of Staff to Governor Bassey Otu, Emmanuel Ironbar gave the warning during a Thanksgiving service at the Bible Crusade Christian Mission (BCCM), in Calabar
When protests turn violent, the impact on children, women, and young people is often severe. Schools, hospitals, and public utilities are among the first targets of destruction, disrupting essential services. Children are left without education, women without access to healthcare, and young people without safe spaces. The damage to public infrastructure exacerbates the existing challenges
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondence The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem has emphasized the importance of parents leaving a good name for their children. He made the assertion during the valedictory session held in honor of the late Rt. Hon. Effiom Etim Okon, who passed
We are making a strategic investment in purchasing additional aircraft to enhance our aviation capabilities to address the current situation in our drive towards fostering better connectivity and promoting economic activities
I expect the government to address these challenges rather than resort to a clampdown on peaceful protests.
Kenya said they needed more money and wanted to increase taxes. The Kenyan government proposed raising US$2.7 billion by increasing taxes on essential goods and services, from cooking oil to bread. The bill also targeted digital revenue, where the bulk of young people generate their income. The people of Kenya said “NO” to their government