Herbert Wigwe, Access Bank And The Danger Of A Single Story
OPINION By Etim Etim It was the venerated writer, Chimanda Adichie, who first warned us against the destructive influences of a single story in her now famous 2009 TED talk. Many did not take her seriously and a lot more probably do not know the import of her lecture....
Niger Delta Ex-Agitators Laud, Tinubu, Interim Administrator On Reforms In Presidential Amnesty
Participants after the interactive session Leaders of Niger Delta Ex-agitators have lauded the efforts of Maj. Gen. Barry Ndiomu Rtd and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the ongoing reforms in the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) being implemented by the current PAP Management. Speaking in Calabar on Tuesday during an interactive session...
NLC Cross River Joins Nation Wide Protests Against Economic Hardship
By Ita Williams, Calabar The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) took to the streets across the country today to protest against the rising cost of living, economic decline, hunger, and other pressing issues. However, the Cross River State branch of NLC ignored the warning from the State Police Command and carried out...
UDOMA: REFLECTIONS AT 70
OPINION By Sam AkpeIt was a delicious surprise when I woke up yesterday to discover that Senator Udoma Udo Udoma had turned a princely 70 years. The question came unplanned: how did he get there; so fast; unannounced? Well, not so quickly. He has been around for a short while.The truth however is...
Mining, A Big Security Threat To Communities In Nigeria – National Park ACG
The Assistant Conservator General (ACG) of National Park Service Nigeria, Ahmed Abdullahi has said that mining activities has become a big disaster and a security threat to communities in Nigeria. He raised the concern on Thursday during a stakeholders meeting with the theme; " End of Project Partnership Meeting" held at Transcorp hotel in...
CP Cross River Stresses Need On Community Policing, Role Of Stakeholders
By Ita Williams In a press briefing held on Monday at the state headquarters, Diamond Hill, Calabar, the Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, CP Gyogon Augustine Grimah, addressed the media on the state's crime prevention efforts in the year 2023. During the briefing, CP Grimah stresses the need...
Calabar And Environs Record First Rain, Raising Hope For A Bountiful Harvest in Cross River
By Ita Williams, Calabar The residents of Calabar and environs, Cross River state today February 21, experienced the much-awaited first rain of the year on a cloudy afternoon. As the drops cascaded from the darkened sky, the people of Cross River State embraced the much-needed relief and hope for a prosperous farming season.
Navy Hands Over Vessel, 10 Suspected Oil Thieves, 7,000 barrels Of Oil To EFCC
Nigerian Navy, Forward Operation Base (FOB) at Ibaka in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom state has handed over a vessel, 10 suspected oil thieves and over 7,000 barrels of oil to Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in the state. The Commanding Officer, FOB, Capt. Uche Aneke stated this while handing over the...
Cross River Govt Explains Why January Salary Delayed
By Magnus Effiong With some workers in the Cross River state civil service expressing frustration over the delay in their January 2024 salaries, the State government has said the delay was due to its resolve to conduct comprehensive personnel audit to weed out ghost workers thereby ascertaining authentic workforce in the State’s employ.
Cross River State Government Clears Misconceptions Surrounding Payroll Audit
Dr. Innocent Eteng By Ita Williams, Calabar In response to recent statements and misconceptions regarding the Cross River State Civil Service Act, the Head of Service of Cross River State, Dr. Innocent Eteng has addressed the issue and provided clarity on the government's intentions. In a press briefing...