By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent As hearts continue to pour out over the Marina Resort Calabar boat mishap that led to the death of three medical students last week Saturday, a solemn atmosphere darkened the Cross River State House of Assembly. At a plenary held on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, in the Assembly
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu, has congratulated the Muslim community on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, urging them to embrace peace and support his administration to reposition the state to an enviable height. This was contained in a press release signed by Chief Press Secretary to the
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent In a bid to restore the clean and green nature of Calabar, the Cross River State capital, the Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu, has called on residents to adhere to the new refuse disposal guidelines. This was contained in a press release signed and issued by
By Godwin Otang Less than 10 percent of Political officeholders in Nigeria are viewed to have adequate knowledge of the jurisdiction of their political offices. It has also been revealed that only 7% of Nigerians of the voting population know the political systems and are sufficiently literate politically. This was disclosed by Kunle Lawal, the
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent It was a moment of joy sharing and thanksgiving as the Speaker, Hon. Elvert Ayambem, and members of Cross River State House of Assembly trooped en mass to celebrate with one of their members – Honorable Linus Bassey. Hon. Linus Bassey is a member representing Akamkpa 2 State
By Patrick Obia Following the tragic boat mishap that led to the drowning of three medical students out of 14 in Calabar Marina Resort, Governor Bassey Otu has ordered an indefinite suspension of cruise operations at the Resort. Fourteen Calabar University Medical Students Association had on Saturday 24th June 2023, boarded the boat at Marina
By Emmanuel Onwuka, Fadfm Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has ordered an investigation into the cruise boat mishap involving 14 medical students at the popular Marina Resort in Calabar, the State capital. The governor, who is saddened that 3 of the medical students, who are in Calabar for the Nigeria Medical Students Games,
By Godwin Otang The member representing the Obudu/Obanliku/Bekwarra federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Honorable Peter Apanke has reassured his constituents to hold him to ransom if he fails as their representative. The lawmaker remarked while concluding his constituency-wide needs assessment tour and stakeholders engagement. In his words: If I fail, all of you