By Aliyu Inuwa Mansir, Solace Base In 2020, the Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA), under the leadership of its former Managing Director, Baffa Babba Dan’agundi, unveiled a policy that promised to revolutionize the commercial tricycle business in Kano. The initiative mandated all operators of Adaidaita Sahu, as the tricycles are locally known, to pay N8,000
By Godwin Otang Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, Former Governor Donald Duke, Honorable Peter Akpanke and among other dignitaries have welcomed the establishment of the Agba Jalingo Foundation for Investigative and Accountability Journalism (AJFIAJ). The dignitaries drawn from both private, and public sectors converged in Transcorp Hotel Calabar, Cross River, the venue of
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt Hon. Elvert Ayambem in his New Year message to residents in the state, has called for compassion, hope and spirit of innovation in 2025. He said the arrival of 2025 is an opportunity to reflect on the
By CrossRiverWatch Admin In the exercise of his prerogative of mercy, Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, has granted unconditional pardon to 45 convicts with minor offenses. The gesture is in pursuant to Section 212 (1) (a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as Amended), to “Grant any person
By Patrick Obia The Government of Cross River State, has warned residents of the State to desist from bonfires and burning of tyres during the 31’st night. This was contained in a press statement signed and made available by the Commissioner for Information in the State, Erasmus Ekpang who emphasized that the ban of tyres
By CrossRiverWatch Admin A yet-to-be named man of 24 years old has allegedly killed his mother and hid her body in deep well in what is viewed as a suspected ritual act. The tragic incident was witnessed on Sunday 29th December, 2024 at Chairman Road, Ohong Community in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River
By Chika Mefor-Nwachukwu, The Whistler The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court introduced the Express-Affidavit System in 2023. This method of obtaining affidavits, the court said, is aimed at boosting transparency, efficiency, and speed, aligning with global best practices. The move also sought to safeguard litigants’ and court users’ interests, shielding them from exploitation by
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has mourned with his Kwara State Governor, Malam AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq, over the passing of his Chief of Staff, Alhaji Abdukadir Mahe. Governor Otu described the loss as irreparable and prayed for God’s consolation for the Governor, the deceased’s family, and the people