Gov Kefas concludes three Days Around the Town Hall Meetings
Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo Taraba state governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has concluded Town Hall meeting with stakeholders in the three geo – political zones of the state. The idea was for a full day at each local government in the state. A slight change in schedule scaled it down to zonal meetings where all the LGAs in…
Omga007Otu Launches Tractor Subsidy to Boost Food Production
By Edem Ekpo The Cross River State Government has rolled out a Tractor Subsidy Programme alongside a two-day training for beneficiaries, in a major push to modernise farming, reduce production costs, and strengthen food security across the state. The initiative, championed by Governor Bassey Edet Otu, is a key pillar of his administration’s agricultural transformation…
Shell Camp Controversy : Alleged Illegal Sale of Govt Land Sparks Concerns
By Jasmine Okogeri In a shocking turn of events, parts of the Federal Ministry of Industry’s Industrial Development Centre at Shell Camp, Off Orlu Road, Owerri, have allegedly been sold to private developers. The development has sparked concerns among government agencies and stakeholders, who are questioning the legitimacy of the land sale. The affected agencies,…
NRC Commences Training for AKTS Staff Ahead of Service Resumption
Abuja, September 22, 2025 – The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Monday commenced training for staff members of the Abuja–Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) at Idu Station, Abuja, as part of preparations for the resumption of operations on the corridor. The training fulfills an earlier promise by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NRC, Dr. Kayode…
Greenfields Metals Donates ₦20m Solar Streetlight Project to Amaonye Community
By Nkechinyere Ewa-Okpara Greenfields Metal Limited, operators of the Ekubara mining site in Amaonye, Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, has approved the installation of 50 solar-powered streetlights in its host community. The project, estimated at ₦20 million, was unveiled on Wednesday by the company’s Chairman and Managing Director, Chief Henry Ahanotu, during…
Holcim’s New Investments Excite Governor Otu
By Edem Ekpo Cross River governor, Prince Bassey Otu, has expressed delight over additional investments by cement manufacturing giant, Lafarge Africa, now Holcim Cement, particularly in waste management and infrastructure. The governor assured that his administration would continue to provide a safe, stable, and serene environment for businesses to thrive. He gave the assurance while…
C’River : Otu Splashes N800m on Youths, Farmers
By Edem Ekpo In his determination to redirect the strength and energy of youths from destructive to productive ventures, Cross River State governor, Prince Bassey Otu, on Tuesday empowered 200 repentant agitators and 200 farmers with N2 million each. The 400 beneficiaries had successfully completed intensive training on innovative and integrated agricultural value chains at…
APC Rep : How governors conduct LG polls shows they can’t be trusted with state Police
Yusuf Gagdi, a member of the house of representatives, says governors’ handling of state independent electoral commissions (SIECs) shows they cannot be trusted with state police. The national assembly is reviewing the 1999 constitution, with the creation of state police ranking among the major proposals on the table. President Bola Tinubu and several governors support…