Author: Missang AKPET

The Calabar – Ikom – Ogoja road constructed in 1975 is one of the oldest roads still motorable in Cross River state 43 years after. The Odukpani – Akamkpa – Biase section of the Calabar – Ikom – Ogoja Road has been a death trap for motorist for years now especially heavy duty vehicles. The 73 kilometer long single carriageway serves as the link between the industrial town of Akamkpa to Yakurr and other northern part of the state. It’s frequent plying by, industrial vehicles and heat duty trucks had led to the deterioration of the road to an almost…

Women from Effi community in Olulumo Village in the early hours of Saturday took to the streets in peaceful protest against the incursion of Chinese nationals in the community. The women turned out wearing all black, carrying placards bearing various inscriptions against the Chinese company. Effi community for months now have been on loggerheads with an unknown company carrying out wood processing in their community. Recall that it was reported in August that the youths of Effi had barricaded the company over issues ranging from certification, identity, operational permit and community agreement. The women displayed various various placards asking the…