Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Cross River State, Chief Yibala Inyang, has dismissed allegations that local government councils in the state are being underfunded, insisting that the 18 councils are enjoying unprecedented financial support, administrative freedom and collaboration with the administration of Governor...
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Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON), has added another feather to the cap of the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS DG), Mr Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, by adjudging him ‘Friend of The Media.’ The award, made known by the BON at the Nigeria Broadcasting Awards Night Wednesday in...
Cross River State Governor Basssey Otu, has inaugurated a new management committee for Pelican Stars Football Club, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to restoring the dwindling fortune of the Club. The governor, who was represented by the Chairman of the Sports Commission, Lawrence Eta, inaugurated the Board with a charge...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State has endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Governor Bassey Otu for a second term in 2027. The endorsement was made during a grand reception and “Thank You” rally held at the UJ Esuene Stadium in Calabar. APC...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has commissioned the Local Government Service Commission and the digitalized governor office including the first lady office renovated in the last two years Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Governor Otu, said his administration will not judge the past...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Senator Stephen Odey has lauded Governor Bassey Otu for the remarkable academic achievement of Cross River students, who recorded a 76.69% pass rate in the recent West African Examinations Council (WAEC) results, the highest in the state in recent years. Over 30,000 students contributed...
Cross River government has restored power supply to two local council areas of Akpabuyo and Bakassi after 11 years of being disconnected from the national grid. Coordinator of Think Cross River Initiative, The Darlington Edem, made the disclosure on Thursday during a media tour of projects executed by the...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – No fewer than four Four persons have been confirmed dead and nine others injured in a fatal accident that occurred on Saturday at Ikwette community by Obudu Ranch Resort Bottom Hill in Cross River State. The accident which involved a vehicle carrying 13 passengers,...
The African Development Bank’s President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has said implementation of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs) in Nigeria would reduce food imports, strengthen the Naira, and generate millions of jobs. Adesina stated this on Thursday in Calabar, Cross River, at the groundbreaking of the SAPZ project on...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has returned to Calabar after a three-week annual leave, declaring that he is back with “renewed vigor and a double dose of energy” to accelerate the transformation of the state. Addressing a jubilant crowd of supporters and government...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River on Monday granted Gov. Bassey Otu and his deputy, Mr Peter Odey, an automatic ticket for the 2027 general election. Speaking at the APC Secretariat in Calabar, the party’s Chairman, Mr Alphonsus Eba, urged other party members aspiring for political positions...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – In a strategic move to expand export opportunities for products made in Cross River State, the Cross River Microfinance and Enterprise Development Center (MEDA) recently conducted a high-level meeting with the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) in Calabar. The visit follows NEXIM’s significant participation in...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved a new university of Education and Entrepreneurship for Cross River State. The university will be sited in Akamkpa, one of the major towns in the state. The new institution will be the second owned by the state...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar– Cross River State Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC), Joseph Toby has disclosed that it is the intention of the Command to reduce road traffic injuries at least by 10 percent Also, the command is ready to reduce fake and illegal plates numbers to...
Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has revoked the concession agreement granted to CIBA Construction Company Limited, for the management of the Obudu Cattle Ranch. The termination was communicated through a letter signed by the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Ededem Ani. The letter cited by...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Special Adviser to Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu on General Duties, Ekpeyong Akiba has given back to his constituents over six million naira. The empowerment took place over the weekend in his country home Okonyong in Odupkani local Government Area of Cross...
Agitation for creation of Ogoja state from the present Cross River on Wednesday in Calabar, gained momentum following a public forum organised to harmonise position and demand for the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the forum was organised by the Old Ogoja Province People’s Initiative....
The Cross River Government has said that it is in the process of recovering the 76 oil wells that the state lost to Akwa Ibom. Gov. Bassey Otu made the disclosure during a media conference in Calabar on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Cross River...
Cross River State Government has taken over the possession of the foremost Tinapa Business Resort following an agreement with the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). Gov. Bassey Otu made the disclosure on Tuesday at a media parley with selected journalists in Calabar. Otu explained that the recovery of...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the passing of his Commissioner for Tourism and Culture, Hon. Abubakar Robert Ewa. The Commissioner died in a private medical facility on Wednesday evening after participating in the State Executive Council...