By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu has signed the ‘Peoples First’ Budget of N296 billion into law. The budget was signed today at Dan Archibong Lodge topping N104, 986, 870, 898,59 billion in the economic sector. Recall that on October 26, 2023, Otu presented the estimate to the State
By Able Winnard Lecturers in the State-owned tertiary institution, University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) are lamenting four months of unpaid salaries, saying the “season of sweetness” has turned bitter for them. Governor Bassey Otu in his ‘People’s First’ mantra themed his administration as “Season of Sweetness” including the theme of the 2023 Carnival Calabar.
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent And Mary Bassey, House Of Assembly Correspondent Calas Vegas carnival band has emerged winner of the 2023 Carnival Calabar, beating favorite band – Passion 4 and five others. The result which was announced in the wee hours of Friday, December 29th, 2023 inside the main bowl of Udokaha Jacob
By Richard Ndoma, Leadership Newspaper Just three days after gunmen tragically killed Mr. Akpang Ayambem and abducted four others from Nde Three Corners village in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State on Christmas Day, another kidnapping and killing has shaken the community. Early on Thursday, December 29, 2023, at around 7:00 am, assailants
By Patrick Obia The 2023 Carnival Calabar with the theme, ‘Season of Sweetness’ has officially kicked off in full gear with activities at their peak. While the Africa’s biggest street party, the Carnival Calabar is just a matter of hours, yesterday Tuesday, December 26th, 2023 witnessed displays of Nigerian cultures and traditions. The Cultural Carnival
By Godwin Otang The wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Mrs. Eyoanwan Otu, and the Honorable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu on Wednesday, December 27th, flagged off the 2023 Children’s Carnival and called for love for one another. In her remarks, the governor’s wife reiterated the commitment of
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Government of Cross River State has warned unauthorized vehicles and motorcycles to stay off all the Carnival Calabar routes. The directives came after not less than six people were initially confirmed dead after a Toyota Camry driven by one Toyin Wahab Salawu with plate number DUK-505-PE, Cross River
By Jonathan Ugbal In response to the tragic Christmas Eve massacre in Plateau, where over 100 lives were lost, Dr. Betta Edu, Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has disclosed that immediate humanitarian relief will be provided to the affected communities. This is in recognition of the immense challenges faced by the survivors and