TOPIC The Okada Ban And Public Transportation In Calabar: Ideas, Issues, And Reality. INTRODUCTION Transportation simply refers to the movement of people or goods from one point to another. It comes in different forms. When it is offered for a few, it is referred to as public transportation in Nigeria even though the actual meaning
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
If we don’t, then we may have moved from frying pan to fire. First, the Anti-Deforestation Committee is populated by timber thieves who are emotionally blackmailing him with “na we work for your election.” Lease agreement for Cally Aircraft, signed with a company that has no business whatsoever with aviation. And now, the vehicle recovery
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 Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to fighting illegal logging and other adverse environmental activities in the state. According to a press release by Mr. Emmanuel Ogbeche, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, he made this known during an on-the- spot-inspection of 32
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Ministry of Culture and Tourism Development led by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Eme Afiah has commiserated with the management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) on the boat mishap of its medical students at the Marina Resort. During the visit, she expressed sadness over the loss of the