By Inyali Peter The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, (UNICAL) Professor Zana Akpagu and a former member of the House of Representatives representing Obudu/Obanliku/Bekwarra federal constituency, Honorable Paul Adah have been conferred with the highest traditional titles in Obudu by the Traditional Rulers Council (TRC) of that local government area of northern Cross
By Archibong Jeremiah Hon. Justice Ekwo of the Federal High Court Calabar, the Cross River State capital has ruled as “unconstitutional, illegal, and null and void” for the Cross River State House of Assembly to declare the seat of Hon. Elucate Ekom Okara (Obubra 2) vacant for decamping from PDP to APC. The judgment was
By Agba Philip Lafarge Africa Holcim has reminded its staff of the importance of adhering to operational safety rules while at work. The reminder was issued at the company’s annual celebration of its end of year party for family members of its workers. At the party which was organized to bring families together to interact,
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Governor Ben Ayade has appointed Barrister Ekpo Ada, as the new Managing Director, Cross River State Water Board limited, The governor also shocked pundits by returning the sacked Managing Director, Dr. Godwin Igile, as Chairman of the Board. Igile was sacked following allegations of financial impropriety in early 2018
By Iyamgbe Justina Following the bruohaha that has greeted the alleged endorsement of a factional governorship candidate of the APC in Cross River state, Senator John Owan Enoh, by the Sarki Hausawa of Ogoja, Alhaji Yakubu Adamu, the young monarch has decribed the news as the handiwork of his detractors. After pictures of the monarch’s
By Elijah Ugani and Chiemeka Adindu Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has called on the media to adequately report the activities of those undertaking the one year mandatory youth service scheme as they have contributed immensely to Nigeria’s development. Ayade stated this while swearing in 1,539 youth corps member comprising of 858 males
By Efa Sunday The Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, Mr. Hafiz Inuwa may have sparked controversy when on Wednesday said the job of the police is to “follow” and “protect” election materials. CP Hafiz stated this while explaining the role of the police in electioneering processes at the maiden Cross River State political
By Archibong Jeremiah and David Nsa As 2019 approach and the heat of who should occupy the Perogrino House (Cross River State Government House, Daimond Hill) intensifies 47 Stakeholders from the Northern and Southern Senatorial district have convened and recommend that zoning be maintained in the next general election and beyond. According to them zoning