By Jonathan Ugbal Cross River Governor, Senator Bassey Otu joined dozens of public office holders, entrepreneurs, family, friends, allies and associates of this predecessor, Senator Ben Ayade for the funeral of his father in-law, Pa Francis Ingwubel Akpo in Obudu on Saturday. Pa Akpo, passed away on Good Friday, March 29, 2023 and was interred
Enoh who has navigated the sports sector without controversy, a departure from the past, has several times, said he will not do the jobs of the federations for them, even though he holds an opinion like every other Nigerian and will support them.
By Ben Aroh Despite a Supreme Court judgment in Ukeje vs Ukeje in 2014 which affirmed that women have the same right to inherit their fathers’ estates as their male counterparts, many Igbo women are being denied access to such by their male counterparts. BEN AROH explores this denial in selected locales of Enugu State.
Does someone here know God? The journalist who collects money to write untruth, knows God. The judge who collects bribes to give false judgements, knows God. The Police who collect bribes to oppress those he is supposed to protect, knows God. The security chief who misappropriates security funds for personal gains, knows God. The medical
By Jonathan Ugbal The night of tributes for Pa Francis Ingwubel Akpo, the father in-law of one time Governor of Cross River State, Senator Ben Ayade drew joy, laughter and tears as more about his life was laid bare for the public to see. Held at the St. Stephen’s Primary School in Obudu, thousands gathered
A recent visit by this reporter shows that asphalting is almost complete on the portion of the runway from the turn pad to the exit into the apron, totaling about 1.6 kilometers. The remaining part, an estimated 2 kilometers, which will include the displaced thresholds, touchdown zone, aiming point, clearway, and where the approach lighting
By Jonathan Ugbal The Hilltop Football Club of Obudu on Thursday beat the Cross River State Football Association champions, May and Frank Akpo, MFAF Football Club one nil at the J. A. Agba Memorial stadium in Obudu to win the maiden Chief Francis Ingwubel Akpo football tournament. Midfielder, Simon Akwa Adeshina capitalized on what seemed
By Mary Bassey The Cross River State Ministry Of Transportation has urged road users to evacuate abandoned vehicles from public roads. The streets and major highways in the State have witnessed abandoned or scrap vehicles. In a press release issued by the Special Assistant the commissioner for transportation, Agba J.D, the ministry of transportation gave