By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Cross River State Governor Sen. Bassey Otu has unveiled the 2024 Calabar Carnival Theme, describing it as an asset to Nigeria’s tourism industry. The Governor stated this at the unveiling of the 2024 Carnival theme tagged “Our shared prosperity” held at the Pearl Hall of Transcorp Hotel, Calabar.
By Patrick Obia The Cross River State Command of the Nigerian Police Force has felicitated with Christian faithful in the State, ensuring a hitch-free and secure atmosphere of celebration. The Command gave the assurance in a press release signed and made available by its Police Public Relations Officer, SP Irene Ugbo, for the Commissioner of
By Patrick Obia Civil Society Organizations or CSOs, the Media among other stakeholders have been trained and enjoined to collaborate for effective energy transition, and reduction of methane emissions in the oil and gas, and extractives sectors. The charge was made in a three-day workshop/training of stakeholders, on Methane Emissions Reduction, organized by Center for
To the best of my little knowledge, Christianity is the most restrictive religion on divorce. The only condition permitted in the New Testament Bible for divorce is, porneia, (sexual immorality), and there is a caveat, ‘if you cannot forgive your partner.’ Ironically, those who profess to be Christians (I did not say those who are
By Sylvia Akpan “The Press, radio, television, and other agencies of the mass media shall at all times be free to uphold the fundamental objectives contained in this chapter and uphold the responsibility and accountability of the Government to the people.” The above is the legal backing of section 22 of the 1999 Constitution of
When polled, the female delegation won 71 medals or 58.67% of the total medals won by Team Nigeria.
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu on Thursday, commissioned the 20-kilometer new evacuation road, constructed by cement manufacturing giant, Lafarge Africa Plc and commended Larfage for investing in the State. The road, which construction started in 2010, spans from Mfamosing, extending through Abiati, Etamkpini and terminating at Odukpani junction. Speaking at the
By Sylvia Akpan, Mary Bassey The Cross River State Executive Council, presided over by Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu has approved the procurement of 108 units of 3-wheel agriculture tractors for equitable distribution to small-holder farmers as part of the overall strategy for job creation and food security in the State. According to