By Patrick Obia The Cross River State Command of the Nigerian Police Force has banned all forms of illegal procession; the use of fireworks and has also deployed personnel to critical infrastructure and recreational centers during the yuletide season in the State. The Command gave the strict warning in a press release signed and made
By Emmanuel Egobiambu, Channels Television The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it will freeze accounts without a Bank Verification Number (BVN) or National Identification Number (NIN) from April 2024. This is according to a Friday circular by the apex bank which instructed banks to place a “Post no Debit” restriction – which prevents customers
By Godwin Otang The Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) has hinted that the processes for the commencement of local government elections in the State will begin in January, 2024. The Chairman of CROSIEC, Associate Prof. John Ushie disclosed this at one-day stakeholder review and validation of the Draft Revised Guidelines for the conduct
By Able Winnard Climate Sustainable Development Network, a non-profit organization has trained some climate defenders on climate justice in the State. Organized by the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) to enlighten Cross Riverians on agricultural adaptation, green economy and also to seek climate justice on how to maintain and sustain the grassroots movement for
By Ushang Ewa A pothole along Yellow Duke Street which defied two interventions during the administration of Governor Ben Ayade currently stares the Bassey Otu’s administration while repairs of roads ahead of the yuletide progress in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. The rehabilitation of some sections of roads in the Calabar metropolis commenced a
By Elijah Akoji, SOLACEBASE SOLACEBASE in this investigation uncovers how the National Commission for Refugees awarded a N60 million contract to an oil and gas company to supply tricycles and grinding machines to the people of Boi and Lusa communities in Bogoro LGA of Bauchi State. In addition, the company did not execute the project
By Archibong Jeremiah, The Investigator Barely 48 hours before leaving office, the Cross River State governor, Sen. Benedict Ayade, commissioned the 10.8km Tinapa junction to Odukpani junction dual carriageway and the spaghetti flyover at Odukpani junction. The flyover is expected to address the perennial gridlock experienced by motorists and commuters on the ever-busy Odukpani junction.
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Executive Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has presented a cash donation to some youths of Nyanghasang Community in Calabar Municipality for playing pivotal security roles in combating crime in the area. Recall that Otu had earlier promised during the inaugural media parley with the press