the decision is in line with the 2010 zoning committee report of the council area and is binding on all political parties to curb the “tension and deliberate confusion in the polity.”
By Sylvia Akpan And Favour Adinya Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has urged Nigerians to shift their focus towards the long-term national objectives, rather than being preoccupied with the temporary challenges brought about by the current economic reforms spearheaded by the Bola Tinubu-led administration. Otu made this call on Tuesday at the UJ
Congratulations to Nigeria and Nigerians today as we celebrate the 64th anniversary of our independence from the British crown. According to many credible sources listed at the end of this article, electricity generation in Nigeria began in the Lagos province in 1886, with the use of generators to provide 60kW of electricity to light up
By Mercy Ibor The University of Calabar Vice Chancellor, Professor Florence Banku Obi, has resumed duty after a long vacation abroad. The resumption quells speculations of her sack as insinuated in different quarters. Upon resumption, the 11 substantive vice chancellor presided over the school Senate sitting before embarking on an inspection tour of ongoing projects,
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Council of Traditional Rulers in Usumutong Community, Abi Local Government Area, have conferred an honorary chieftaincy title on Iwara Inah, a former domestic aide to ex-Governor Liyel Imoke. Iwara was honored with the title of ‘Ovai Ikpareh 1 of Usumutong,’ which translates to ‘Problem Solver of Usumutong.’ The title was conferred
By Suzan Ipieurim There is a soon-to-be light at the end of the tunnel after about 7-8 years of darkness in Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River State. The State Electrification Agency (SEA) has commenced the rehabilitation and electrification of Bekwarra LGA, following directives from Governor Bassey Otu for the immediate restoration of light.
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has felicitated with the former governor of the state, Mr. Donald Duke as he clocked 63. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Nsa Gill, he gave the felicitation, expressing gratitude on behalf of his family, friends, and
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Aggrieved marginalized constituents in Awi Ward, Akamkpa 1 State Constituency, Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State, have written to the Governor of the State, Senator Bassey Otu over undue neglect and injustice. The constituents in an open letter signed by their representative Mr. Ekib Edet Okpa, said the Ward has