Baring a last-minute change, the All Progressive Congress (APC) may have the majority of the National Assembly (NASS) members in Cross River State in the next few days. About five PDP NASS members may join the broom revolution, adding to APC Hon. Alex Egbonna, member representing Abi/Yakurr Federal Constituency to make the total six. Sources…
The Lions District 404A2 Nigeria, top-ranking Officials of Government, family, friends, Associates and sympathisers gathered on Tuesday, May 17, 2021, at the Pearl Ball Room of Transcorp Hotel, Calabar, to pay tribute to Late Lion Nnaemeka Victor Ohaeri, who died at the aged of 41. Until his death, Late Lion Nnaemeka Victor was the Serving…
A 23-year-old movie producer known as Emmanuel Eneji has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC for his involvement in an alleged internet fraud popularly known as Yahoo-Yahoo. THE PARADISE learned that Eneji and 19 others were arrested on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in Calabar, Cross River State capital by the Operatives…
Just yesterday when the Cross River State Governor, Sen. Ben Ayade inaugurated a committee to end the age-long communal crisis between four communities (Ebom/Ebijiakara and Ediba/Usumutong) in Abi local government area, another has erupted in Odukpani local government area. THE PARADISE learned that at about 1:00am today (Wednesday) morning, a fight brewing between the people…
By Ekemini Simon The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) Akwa Ibom State Chapter has faulted the claim made by the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr Udom Emmanuel that the backlog of leave grant arrears owed local government staff have been cleared. It could be recalled that Governor Emmanuel recently in a live…
By Uchino Amatey The Commissioner for Justice, Cross River State, Mr Tanko Ashang, has received an award of honour from the Law Students Association of Nigeria (LAWSAN), University of Calabar. The award which is in recognition of his immense contributions to the development of LAWSAN UNICAL was presented at the Ministry of Justice, Calabar. While…
Cross River State Governor, Sen. Ben Ayade, Tuesday inaugurated a Peace, Reconciliation and Rehabilitation Committee to resolve age-long land disputes between Ebom/Ebiaghara and Ediba/Usumutong communities in Abi local government area of the state. The five-man committee is headed by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former Senate Majority Leader, Senator Victor Ndoma Egba. Speaking…
By Efa Sunday The Chairman of Odukpani Local Government Council, Hon. Mrs. Justina Edem, has listed renovation of exco council and offices, as well as the renovation of the legislative chamber as part of the projects initiated with the thirty million naira take-off fund released to the various LGAs by the Executive Governor of Cross…
It’s over 18 months after the first case of COVID-19 was recorded with millions of deaths already accounted for, even as many still consider one of the world’s most deadly pandemic a hoax, with its vaccination even considered a conspiracy. These challenges have drawn wide arguments among traditional communities, religious and social classes with strong…
Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade has described multiple award-winning Journalist and senior correspondent of the Africa Independent Television, (AIT) in the State, Alhaji Rasheed Olanrewaju Zubair as a “Super Star” whose future is bright in the field of journalism. In a message to Olanrewaju on the occasion of his birthday celebration, Ayade rejoiced…