By Able Winnard Guru African Student Leadership Academy (GASLA), an initiative of the Guru Foundation with the aim of providing adequate professional training for students who occupy leadership positions in tertiary institutions in Africa has collaborated with the Student Union leaders of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), for a leadership advancement program. GASLA embarked on
“Agba, this headline concerns your brother. We know you are both from Bedia and you are close to him. Read…” This morning, I received several messages that summarize that short quote I paraphrased above. Several amorphous online news sites carried the headline, “Defence Chief Running Office As Family Business.” Even as a journalist, my heartbeat
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has directed the immediate restoration of His Royal Majesty, Prof. Itam Hogan Itam, as the Village Head of Obufa Obio Ukem, Clan Head of Efut Ukem, Muri Munene, and Paramount Ruler of the Efuts. The restoration was contained in a
By Godwin Otang The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has nominated Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong Jrn. representing Cross River Southern senatorial district as a Member/Delegate to the ECOWAS Parliament. Senator Ekpenyong’s nomination was contained in a letter signed by the Clerk of the Nigerian Senate, Sani Magaji Tambawal, and dated 19th February 2024. Before
By Patrick Obia Senators representing Cross River Southern Senatorial district – Asuquo Ekpenyong Jrn and his brother representing the Central Senatorial district – Eteng Jones Williams have sponsored Bills seeking the creation of the South-South Development Commission and the Chartered Institute of Petroleum and Gas Engineers of Nigeria, respectively. The proposed bill for the creation
Do you have kids in school? Have you noticed the obsession of parents and the pressure on the kids to come first, second, or at least third in a class of say, 40 students? In many homes, attaining these premier positions or obtaining excellent grades in class is of more importance to parents and pupils,
By Godwin Otang As Governor Bassey Otu’s administration gets older by the day amidst subsisting expectations from Cross Riverians across the 18 local government areas of the State, the agricultural sector and the rule of law have been identified as two key areas that can drive the State forward to achieving the gains of democracy.
By Godwin Otang The Cross River State Government has joined the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and other partners to Commission a brand new boat, MF Michael Eja-iya in Calabar on Tuesday. The new boat MF Michael Eja-iya is an additional boat acquired by a private investor, the SeaExpress Transit, operating in Calabar to enhance