…PENS DOWN TOUCHING CONDOLENCE MESSAGE The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, Alphonsus Ogar Eba, has expressed deep sorrow following the death of his loyal supporter, Hon. Matthew Akobi. Speaking on Thursday, Eba said, “This is truly too much for me to bear.” Eba, in a heartfelt condolence message,…
A socio-political group, “Cross Riverians 4 Bassey Otu” has revealed that she is passionately dedicated to highlighting and celebrating the developmental strides of Cross River State governor, Bassey Otu, as well as ensuring that his achievements resonate in every community,whether rural or in the diaspora. Convener of the group, Gnarly Eyo, made this disclosure in…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of Paul and Peter Okoye of the defunct music group, P-Square, on charges of laundering ₦1.38billion, $ 1 million and £34,537.59. Jude was arraigned alongside his company, Northside Music Ltd, before Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High…
The Cross River State House of Assembly has called on the Cross River State Government, through the Ministry of Power and the State Electrification Agency, along with the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC), to extend electrification to Akumba, Nkim, and Abankang Communities in Constituency 2, Ikom Local Government Area to enhance their socio-economic activities…
The Chairman, House Committee on Special Projects, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Religious Matters, Hon Samuel Neji Abang has restated the 10th Assembly’s commitment to ensuring a conducive environment for businesses to thrive in the State. Hon Abang who represents Ikom 1 State Constituency, gave the assurance recently during the Committee’s oversight visit to…
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, Alphonsus Ogar Eba, esq, JP attended the second-term inauguration of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State in Akure on Monday. Eba joined other APC leaders and stakeholders at the ceremony, where he congratulated Governor Aiyedatiwa on the start of his new four-year…
The Cross River State House of Assembly has upheld the suspension of Hon. Kingsley Agbor Ekuri, the Councilor representing Ajassor Ward in Etung Local Government Area, over allegations of misconduct, insubordination, and threats to the peace of the Local Government. The suspension, initially imposed by the Etung Legislative Council, was confirmed after a hearing led…
The Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Senator Stephen Odey, is participating in the ongoing 3-day management meeting organized by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). The meeting, held at the UBEC Digital Resource Centre in Abuja, brings together Nigeria’s Education Commissioners and Executive Chairmen of State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEB). Themed “Strengthening…
Justice Rosemary Dugbo Oghoghorie of the Federal High Court sitting in Calabar has convicted and sentenced the Chief Executive Officer, Micheno Multi-purpose Cooperative Society, Uno Michael Eke to one year imprisonment for conspiracy, obtaining property by false pretence and money laundering to the tune of N2 ,000,000,000.00 (Two Billion Naira) He was jailed after…
In a decisive move to enforce discipline and improve educational standards, the Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Senator (Associate Prof.) Stephen Odey, conducted an unscheduled inspection of schools across Odukpani Local Government Area. The Commissioner, accompanied by top officials from the ministry, including Mr. Cyril Itam, Director of Special Duties, and Mrs. Ngozi Offiong,…