By Mr. John Offiong Chief of Party, DACRISS Community Development Initiatives In every democracy, criticism is not only inevitable but also necessary. Every responsible government requires the voices of critics to identify shortcomings, improve policies, and ensure that governance remains responsive to the aspirations of the people. Constructive criticism strengthens democracy because it keeps leaders…
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has approved funding for the completion of a kidney dialysis centre at the General Hospital, Ogoja, in a significant move to improve access to specialist healthcare services for residents of the state’s northern senatorial district. The approval is expected to bridge a critical gap in renal healthcare…
Unity, not division, remains the indispensable foundation for peace, good governance and sustainable development. By Beatrice Akpala The enduring warning of Professor Emmanuel Ayandele, the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, that “Cross River State must not become an atomistic society perpetually at war with itself,” is far more than an academic reflection. It…
The Cross River State Government has announced an ambitious seven-year strategy aimed at positioning the state as Nigeria’s premier coffee-producing hub. The comprehensive plan includes the distribution of 30 million coffee seedlings, the establishment of local processing facilities, and the introduction of new sector-regulating legislation. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation, Johnson Ebokpo, disclosed the…
By Kelvin Obambon The Association of Cross River Movie Makers (ACRIMMERS) paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of Akamkpa Local Government Area, Hon. Felix Akposi, to request the council’s support for initiatives aimed at discovering and grooming local talent for Nigeria’s film industry (Nollywood). Speaking at the council headquarters in Akamkpa on Monday,…
The attention of Beatrice Akpala and her supporters has been drawn to a publication titled, “Fr. Clement Agama Criticises Beatrice Akpala Over Political Loyalty and Leadership Claims.” While every citizen is entitled to express opinions on matters of public interest, it is equally important that such opinions are founded on facts rather than selective interpretation,…
By Kelvin Obambon In a bid to expand its impact and equip the next generation of social change agents, We The People (WTP) Center for Social Studies and Development has officially inaugurated the fifth cohort of its flagship training initiative, the Rights Academy. The launch event, which welcomed an expanded class of 21 young fellows…
It is comical and ironic to see Alphonsus Ogar Eba, the unfortunate immediate past APC party Chairman, trying to make himself relevant by constantly making unguided silly statements about the government of Cross River State and the person of His Excellency, Sen. Prince Bassey Otu. It is public knowledge that, Okadigbo is shameless and without…
The National Director of Strategic Deployment and Implementation of Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria, Honourable Shedrach Egede, has urged Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu and remain patient with the administration’s ongoing reforms, saying the government’s policies are beginning to produce positive results. Egede made the appeal on Thursday during the Relax Peace Walk held…
The Deputy Chief Press Secretary (DCPS) to the Cross River State Governor, Mr Edem Darlington, has tackled the former state chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alphonsus Eba, describing him as a politician with zero political value and a “notorious liar.” Speaking live from Calabar via Zoom on Global Television’s Big Talk programme, Darlington…
