By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Cross River State Government is partnering with an indigenous firm, UTM Floating LNG Project, to launch Africa’s first Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) plant in Nigeria as part of its drive for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). The State is to host the onshore operational support base of the
By News Agency of Nigeria The National Association of Seadogs (NAS) has urged students to stay away from hard drugs, as it will distort their academic careers and ruin their lives. The association made the call on Wednesday during a sensitization program for students of the Government Technical College, Calabar, on the dangers of drug
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Nigerian Naval War College quarters have been commissioned in Calabar, Cross River State, and named after retired Rear Admiral Ekpenyong Okpo. Rear Admiral Ekpenyong Okpo, a Cross Riverian was a one-time Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, “whose penchant for capacity development is outstanding.” According to HitFMCalabar, the commissioning was held
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent In a bid to reposition Cross River State Civil Service, Governor Bassey Otu has sought a cordial working relationship with the Organized Labour in the State. The purpose of the meeting held inside the Governor’s Lodge in Calabar on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, was geared toward optimal performance and
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Professor Florence Obi has reiterated her administration has zero tolerance for all forms of exam malpractice and other academic vices. Prof. Florence Obi stated this during the 2023 edition of Children’s Day with the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations, Cross River State (NIPR-CRS) chapter
By Patrick Obia The Executive Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has placed a total ban on the activities of all commercial motorcyclists within the Calabar metropolis. This was contained in a press release signed and made available by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Ogbeche stating the directive is geared towards ensuring
By Godwin Otang Hon. Peter Akpanke, a member representing the Obudu/Obanliku/Bekwarra Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives has pledged to ensure dividends for his constituents. The first-time member, Hon. Akpanke pledged in Obudu during a needs assessment tour he embarked upon to have firsthand information about issues and challenges his constituents are facing. The
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The 10th Cross River State House of Assembly has constituted and named 22 statutory Committees and their Chairmen. In its sitting today, Tuesday, June 20, 2023, Speaker of the House, Hon. Elvert Ayambem listed the names of Committee Chairmen urging them to discharge their responsibility with diligence. The