By Godwin Ajom As the fight against human rights violations continues to gain momentum across Nigeria, a nongovernmental organization, the Cleen Foundation, in collaboration with the media, Civic Society Organizations, the government, and partners, has launched a Human Rights Violations Management Information System (HRMIS) in Calabar, Cross River State. The HRMIS platform is developed to
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Elvert Ayambem, has welcomed two lawmakers, Hon. Martins Achadu and Hon. Brian Odey, who decamped from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Hon. Martins Achadu, who represents Yala 2 State Constituency, defected to
By Fortune Erim The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State has expressed concerns over the upcoming local government elections, raising issues about the fairness of the process. In a press release signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Mike Ojisi, the PDP announced its decision to participate in the elections while voicing apprehensions about
By Kate Itam And Glory Odey The Female Commercial Minibus Drivers Association of Cross River State has convened a crucial meeting with officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in a proactive move to enhance road safety and foster a forward-thinking approach. Led by the President, Asibe Ifeoma Philomena, the association sought to collaborate
By Favour Adinya The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has suspended all planned elections for the Law Students Association of Nigeria (LAWSAN), citing an existing ban on electioneering activities within the faculty. This decision comes after the Vice Chancellor, Professor Florence Obi received reports of students planning to conduct LAWSAN elections despite the ban. According to
By Glory Odey The Public Complaints Commission has appointed Barrister Owa Owa as the federal commissioner The appointment was confirmed after a swearing-in ceremony held in the Senate chambers in Abuja. As a federal commissioner, Owa Owa will play a role in ensuring accountability and transparency in the Nigerian government and private institutions. The Public
By Victory Anty “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the Wife of the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Her Excellency, Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, following an illness,” a statement from the Government of Akwa Ibom State read. According to the statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information,
By Marvellous Nkanu The Management of the University of Calabar, (UNICAL), has suspended final-year students of the faculty of Engineering, for flouting the school’s reckless driving, wild celebration, and flying of colors rules. In a memo signed by the school’s Registrar, Gabriel Egbe said the Vice Chancellor, Professor Florence Obia is dismayed by the report