By Violet Isek A non-governmental organization in Calabar, Child Protection Network (CPN), has rescued a 2-year old child (name withheld) in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State. The child was rescued in a critical condition and taken to Basic Rights Counsel Initiative, after she had been punished severely and burnt by her uncle
By Margaret John And Philip Agba The Minister for Niger Delta Affairs, Pastor Usani Usani, has called on youths to become the watch dog of the society. Pastor Usani made the appeal in Calabar Friday while speaking at the Cross River State Young and Emerging Political Leaders Forum (YEPLF) at the Calabar International Conference Center
By Margaret John The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has rained accolades on the governor of Cross River state, Senator Ben Ayade and commended him for keying into the federal government’s vision of diversifying the economy saying Ayade has become a reference point in his administration’s agricultural revolution. The President was speaking
By Violet Isek Cross River Born female Surveyor, Dr. Gertrude Njar has emerged as the National Coordinator of Women in Surveying, a group that works to protect the interest of Women in the surveying profession. Gertrude emerged as the National Coordinator in an election she won against Surveyor Mrs. Damilola Olukeogun of Abuja Branch. The
By Efa Sunday The Ndidem of the Qua Nation, His Royal Majesty, Patrick Oqua Agbor, has described the current administration of Senator Ben Ayade of Cross River State as “not inclusive”. The Ndidem of the Qua Nation made his position known when a pro-Ayade group “CODE 888” paid him a courtesy visit in his palace
By Obeten Godfrey The Chairman of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Cross River and Akwa Ibom State Branch, Engr. Giandomenic Massari has insisted that Public Private Partnership, PPP is the best strategy government can employ for open and sustainable economic and industrialization drive. Engr. Massari made his position known while speaking as a guest
By Efa Sunday The leader of the Hausa/Fulani Muslim Community in Cross River State, Sarki Salisu Abba Lawan, has pledged his support and that of his community to the incumbent Governor of the State, Senator Ben Ayade, in his bid to re-contest the 2019 gubernatorial election. Sarki Salisu made the disclosure recently when a pro-Ayade group,
By Isek Violet Th Cross River State Government has concluded plans to establish a cement factory in Yala Local Government Area of the State. The disclosure was made by the State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Mr. Peter Egba where he also revealed that “Yala Local Government has enough limestone deposits, more than what Lafarge