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Know Your Constituency Projects In The 2025 Budget (Part Two): Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency In Focus  BY AGBA JALINGO 

Today, I move on to Ogoja Yala federal constituency projects budgeted for in the 2025 appropriate law. The Federal Constituency is ably represented by Honorable Godwin Offiono (Goffio). 1.ERGP20256884 SUPPLY OF AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT FOR SELECTED FARMERS AT OGOJA AND YALA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS IN OGOJA/YALA FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY, CROSS RIVER STATE Cost: N100,000,000 2.ERGP20256885 CONSTRUCTION AND

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Cross River Government To Dualize MCC Road, Construct Two Flyovers 

By Jonathan Ugbal  The Cross River State Government plans the dualization of MCC, a major road in Calabar, the State’s capital. The State is also planning the construction of two flyovers at Mobil junction which connects the Murtala Muhammed highway with MCC and at Effio-Ette roundabout, which creates the intersection between MCC, Ndidem Usang-Iso road

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Decades Of Bloodshed: How A Lingering Land Dispute Fuels Death, Displacement, And Despair In Benue

By Linus Egwu, The Middle Belt Reporters The Bonta-Ukpute conflict in Benue State, rooted in a decades-long land dispute, has intensified, resulting in over 20 deaths, widespread destruction, and mass displacement. Despite numerous efforts for peace, including calls for government intervention and boundary demarcation, residents continue to suffer, facing food insecurity and lack of aid

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INVESTIGATION: In Kwara Communities, Lack Of Fish Storage Facilities Increases Post-Harvest Losses

By Yemi Sodeeq And Sukari Alhaji, Informant 247 37-year-old Hawawu Idris is one of the many fish sellers at the Patigi Central Market, located in the heart of Patigi town in Kwara State. Like many others, her fish enterprise is driven by the need to support her family and serve as a means of livelihood.

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Otu Celebrate Predecessor, Ayade Who Turns 57

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has felicitated with his predecessor, Senator Ben Ayade, who clocks 57 years of age. Governor in congratulatory message released by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Nsa Gill, said “On this auspicious occasion of your birthday, I, on behalf of my

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PHOTOS: Governor Otu, Others Pay Tribute As Late Tourism Commissioner, Abubakar Is Laid To Rest

By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, on Saturday March 1, 2025, led a team to pay final respects to the former Commissioner for Tourism, Art and Culture, late Abubakar Robert Ewa. Governor Otu, represented by his Deputy, Peter Odey in a funeral held in Boki Local Government Area, said

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CRSCF Frowns At Marginalization In Federal Appointments, Criticize Senate President, Cross River Senators

By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River South Consultative Forum (CRSCF) has frowned at what it termed “glaring injustice and marginalization” that has befallen the state in recent federal appointments. CRSCF said the marginalization is like a tree whose roots are starved of water with Cross River left to wither while others flourish under the shadow

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The Marginalization Of Cross River State In Federal Appointments: A Case For Justice And Equity BY MISSANG OYAMA

The pattern extends beyond board appointments. At the Federal Executive Council, the state has suffered significant downgrades in ministerial appointments.

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