Governor Umo Eno has directed the immediate release of an additional 1.5bn naira for payment of outstanding gratuities of retired workers in the State. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Ekerete Udoh who broke the news, said it was a further confirmation of the Governor’s resolve to fulfill his pact with workers…
The Executive Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, has received the good people of Yache Nation today Wednesday, in his Temporary Office at Dan Achibong Lodge, Calabar. Senator Stephen Odey Ph D, Cross River State Commissioner for Education, the Oyorgu 1 of Yache Nation, led the good people on…
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has commemorated a significant milestone—100 days in office—a period marked by notable strides and unwavering dedication to advancing sports development in Nigeria. Reflecting on this milestone, Senator Enoh emphasized the accomplishments achieved and the continuous pursuit of progress lying ahead. Thus far in his…
By Nakanda Iyadim Mr. Benedict Okache of the Cross River State Ministry of Information has been re-elected as State Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Cross River State Chapter for another two years term. The members of NIPR have also elected Nine others to pilot the affairs of the Public Relations…
Senator Stephen Odey Ph D, Cross River State Commissioner for Education has received the Executives and members of Yache Community Development Association (YCDA), Calabar branch in his office today Tuesday, at the Ministry of Education Headquarters Calabar. The Chairman of YCDA Calabar branch, Barrister Benjamin Abobi, on behalf of the Association congratulated the Commissioner on…
Hon. Brian Odey of the Labour Party (LP) has been appointed as the new Deputy Minority Leader of the 10th Assembly by the Cross River State House of Assembly. This decision was made after Hon. Rita Agbo Ayim, who previously held the position representing Ogoja State Constituency, was dismissed by the Appeal Court. Hon….
Minister Ernest Adat from Cross River State, Nigeria, has stormed into the American market with his hit worship single titled “You Are Great.” The song has captured hearts and souls, earning him the prestigious title of the “Best Gospel Worship Song” at the recently concluded Maranatha Awards ceremony held in Dallas, Texas. The announcement came…
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River has assured that his administration will consolidate on the gains of his predecessors to make the state a cynosure of infrastructural development and economic prosperity. Governor Otu made the assertion, weekend, while speaking at a thanksgiving service by the Senator representing the State’s Southern Senatorial District, Asuquo Ekpenyong, held…
On Saturday the 25th of November, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong and family played host to dignitaries from across the country in Calabar, Cross River State. The occasion was a service in thanksgiving to God for the plethora of blessings on himself and his family including the birth of his son, Anam Ekpenyong, his victory at the…
In 2015, when Gov. Ben Ayade named Sen. Asuquo Ekpenyong Jr., as the Commissioner for Finance, not so many had heard about him in the politics of the Cross River State. No doubt, that was not his first public office as he had previously served as Director General under the Gov. Liyel Imoke’s administration, but…