From: Arodiegwu Eziukwu, Yenogoa. An Economist Mr Friday Udoh has advised President Muhamed Buhari to adopt new economic models to revamp the ailing economy. Udoh, South-South Zonal Cordinator, Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria (ICEN) gave the advice in an interview in Yenagoa on Tuesday. The economist... Read more
I Inherited Great Potentials, Not Empty Treasury in Cross River, Says Gov. Ayade
Politics July 7, 2015
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River says his administration inherited what he termed great potentials rather than an empty treasury from out-gone governor Liyel Imoke’s administration. He made the clarification in Calabar at a maiden meeting with the media at Government House, Calabar on the... Read more
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar. Cross River State Governo,r Prof Ben Ayade, has called on leaders in West Africa sub-region to look outside the box and embrace the abundance tourism potentials which he described as a gold mine to improve on their economies and well being of their citizenry. Ayade... Read more
Healthcare delivery in six Niger Delta states looks set for the upswing with the training of 300 midwives that will support government’s effort in getting more skilled health workers to rural communities. The 18-month midwifery certification training which commenced in 2014 aims to produce skilled and motivated change... Read more
From: Dianabasi Effiong, Calabar. With barely a few weeks to the flag off of the proposed dual carriage super highway linking Calabar-Ikom-Ogoja-Obudu Local Government Areas, elders from the three senatorial zones have expressed excitement over the multiple billion naira road infrastructure. Lauding Governor Ben Ayade for what he... Read more
From: Arodiegwu Eziukwu, Yenogoa. The Chief of Defense Staff Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh on Friday warned , ex-militants, oil thieves and criminal in the Niger Delta to refrain from testing the will of the armed forces or face unpleasant consequences. Badeh who spoke at the... Read more
From: Arodiegwu Eziukwu, Yenogoa The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), has expressed mixed feelings and concerns over the inaugural address of President Buhari in relation to the Niger Delta region. According to a statement issued by Mr Eric Omare, Spokesman of IYC and made available to journalist on Sunday,... Read more
From Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar The Freedom of Information Coalition in Nigeria (FOICN) has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria to ensure that individuals appointed into his cabinet declare their assets before they are sworn-in. National Coordinator of the Coalition, Walter Duru, made the call in an interview... Read more
Being text of Senator (Prof) Ben Ayade’s inaugural speech as Governor of Cross River State Fellow Cross Riverians With the greatest humility, I stand before you today to answer the call of history and, accept with an open heart and hands, the monumental challenge to provide leadership... Read more
The Peoples’ Democratic Party, (PDP), Bayelsa State, has described the Special Assistant to the immediate past President on Domestic Affairs as an ingrate, noting the party’s contribution to his political growth. Expressing dismay over his conduct, which led to his expulsion from the Party, the Party in a statement... Read more
