OPINION By Nsa Gill Welcome to Calabar, the capital city of Cross River State in the South-South geo-political zone and crude oil and gas-rich Niger Delta region of Nigeria, Known for its rich history and…
By Magnus Effiong Clan heads and other leaders of the Efut Combined Assembly (ECA), whose certificates were reportedly withdrawn by the Munene of the Efuts, Prof Itam Hogan Itam, have described the said withdrawal of…
Governor Bassey Otu By Anietie Akpan Çross River state government has ordered the immediate disbandment of the suspended Cocoa Allocation Taskforce and Surveillance Team in the state. This order by the State Governor, Senator Bassey…
OPINION By Etim Etim Akwa Ibom State government has the largest social welfare programmes in almost every sector in the country, but adding free football tickets could be counterproductive. The government provides free education for…
The Deputy Governor, Rt Hon. Peter Odey(left), the Speaker, CRHA, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem at the inter-denominational service to mark Democracy Day on Sunday. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has…
Governor Bassey Otu (middle), the Zonal Coordinator of NCCSALW, Major General Ifiok Obot (4th from R) and others during the visit. By Anietie Akpan The Cross River state government has declared commitment to collaborate with…
Governor Bassey Otu By Anietie Akpan Cross River state is to benefit from the Federal Government’s $538.5 million Special Agro-industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) Programme. Already the state government at its 5th Executive Council (Exco) meeting…
The State Coordinator of the Taskforce, Dr. Dan Abubakar (middle), State Chairman of NUJ, Comrade Archibong Bassey (2nd R) and others during the courtesy visit. By Anietie Akpan The State Taskforce on Health Quality and…
By Anietie Akpan Cross River state government has sealed off an unregistered and unfit private clinic in the state. The sealed health facility is Ben Damare Clinic and Maternity at Ekori community in Yakurr Local…
OPINION By Olufemi Jacob Access Bank Group is in a jubilant mood. It’s about to open its rights issue through which it hopes to raise a whopping N356 billion that would shore up its capital…
Participants at the symposium on Wednesday. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu has reiterated his administration's commitment to implementing measures to protect the forest and its biodiversity. The Governor made this…
The Executive Director, Lake Chad Research Institute, Alhaji Baba Gana Kabir (R) and Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation, Johnson Ebekpo in a hand shake whole Gov Bassey Otu watches from the background. By Anietie Akpan…
The controversial wood processing factory. By Anietie Akpan A community based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Etara-Eyeyeng Forest Concern and some forest communities in Cross River state have raised the alarm over the activities of illegal loggers…
By Ita Williams The people of Cross River State have recounted the impact of the nationwide strike called by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) saying the President Bola Ahmed…
By Magnus Effiong The Efik kingdom may soon experience lasting peace among various contenders and interest groups which had been at daggers drawn over succession to the throne of the Obong of Calabar, PillarToday gathered…
By Edet-Honesty Effiong In an essentially pedestrian, agro - centric, rural economy, infrastructure means Roads. And in socioeconomic governance, road means growth and development. This basically underscores the overwhelming importance of road infrastructure in…
By Magnus Effiong After about eights years of inactivity, the National Council for Women Societies (NCWS) has finally elected executive committee to pilot its affairs with the wife of Governor Bassey Otu, Rev. Eyoanwan Bassey…
Wife of the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Patience Umo Eno, By Anietie Akpan Government at all levels, organizations and individuals have been charged to collaborate to stem the tide of gender based crime in…
By Anietie Akpan The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its Trade Union Congress (TUC) affiliate in Cross River state, on Monday joined her counterparts nationwide to commence an indefinite strike action to press home…
OPINION By Ehichioya Ezomon Has the political heat in Rivers State simmered in the past week to suggest perhaps - just perhaps - that conventional wisdom has taken hold of the dramatis…
OPINION By Effiong Bassey Permit me to have a say, hoping and praying that I can convince my few friends and Colleagues (names withheld) who are fixed on one viewpoint against the decision of Governor…
By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has flagged off land clearing and developing of 12,000 hectares of farmland for on boarding out-growers. The out-growers are expected to cultivate rice, maize, cassava,…
Chairman of Abitto Global Service, Chief Akinaka Richard By Ita Williams, Calabar In a grand ceremony held in Calabar at weekend, a maiden Calabar To Uyo water transportation service courtesy, Abitto Ferry Service has been…
OPINION By Etim Etim The Senate is currently undertaking a comprehensive amendment of the Central Bank Act of 2007, but the exercise is generating mixed reactions in the banking industry. Operators are worried that some…
Governor Bassey Otu By Anietie Akpan Cross River state government has commenced the process of rescuing and protecting her pristine vast rain forest to end the nefarious activities of illegal loggers in the state. Accordingly,…
Governor Umo Eno Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has attributed the successes recorded in his first year in office to God's grace and the massive support of Akwa Ibom people. He outlined…
OPINION By Etim Etim Congratulations to Gov. Umo Eno on the occasion of his first anniversary in office. I have just read the speech the governor gave this afternoon at the anniversary celebrations at Uyo…
Governor Bassey Otu By Anietie Akpan Cross River state government has struck oil, launching herself back to the league of oil producing states in Nigeria. Thus to fully regain her membership in the exclusive club…
OPINION By Gabriel Njoku A citadel of learning and a leading African financial institution rolled out the drums Saturday in separate celebrations to mark this year’s International Africa Day. At the University of Uyo, the…
Governor Bassey Otu celebrating with the children. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has declared total priority on the welfare and development of children in the state as the world…
