Cross River Commissioner for Education, Senator Stephen Odey, has lauded the Governor, His Excellency, Senator Bassey Otu, and the state executive council for approving the construction of the three kilometer Yache-Alifokpa road and Akreha bridge. The state executive council, during its meeting, on Wednesday, took a very significant step towards the development of Cross River,…
The Cross River State House of Assembly has urged the Cross River State Government to revoke and halt the sale of Government Quarters and Estates in Ogoja Local Government, which were built to improve the working conditions of state government employees. Hon. Thomas Aruku, member of the Ogoja State Constituency who brought the matter of…
It’s April 24th, the birth date of one of Cross River’s young and emerging leaders, Dr Janet Ekpenyong who currently serves as the Deputy Coordinator, National Cash Transfer Office Abuja. Dr Janet’s leadership journey isn’t one without history and dedication to duty, humility ,selflessness, philanthropy and empathy to the masses. A trained medical Doctor…
The Cross River State Assembly has called for urgent intervention in the gully erosion sites at Summit Hills Calalabar and other areas affected by erosion in the State. Hon Martins Achadu, member representing Yala 2 State Constituency and Chairman Committee on Environmental Matters, moved the motion of Urgent Public Importance calling on the government of…
The Deputy Speaker Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Sylvester Agabi Jnr will on Sunday, April 28, 2024 host family members, constituents, friends, associates, colleagues, traditional rulers, and political leaders for a Thanksgiving Service and launching of The David Agabi Foundation in Obudu. Hon. Agabi Jnr, who is also representing Obudu State Constituency…
The Cross River State House of Assembly, in an attempt to address the growing concerns of kidnapping and smuggling within the Calabar Metropolis, has moved a motion calling on the State Government to enforce colour coding, numbering, and registration for all commercial vehicles operating within the Calabar metropolis. Hon. Egbe Abeng, the member representing Obubra…
Director General of the Cross River State Electrification Agency (SEA), Mr Francis Ekpo, demonstrated kindness and respect by making a courteous visit to Abba Abubakar Aliyu, who serves as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). This visit took place on Friday, April 19th, 2024, at the headquarters of…
… Laud Gov. Otu …Confident of victory in upcoming governorship polls in Edo State The executives of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-South region of Nigeria, Saturday, convened in Calabar to discuss crucial political issues bothering the zone, with Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State presiding over the meeting, having been recently…
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has stated his administration’s determination to invest in Obubra and put the agriculturally rich area in its pride of place as one of the oldest and biggest local government areas in Nigeria. The governor made this known, Friday, when he hosted a delegation of stakeholders and leaders…
In a jubilant celebration marked by camaraderie and admiration, High Chief Higgins Peters, a distinguished figure in Cross River State, commemorated his 59th birthday amidst accolades and commendations from friends, associates, and admirers. Hailing from the Northern Senatorial District and revered as an illustrious son of the Yala nation, High Chief Peters commands respect not…