By Marvellous Nkanu Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has called on Muslims in Nigeria to embrace the occasion of Eid-el-Maulud, the birthday of Prophet Muhammed, as a time to promote peace and unity for the progress of the nation. Governor Otu who made the call in a goodwill message signed by his Chief
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has ordered the reversal of recent postings in the State Secondary Education Board. This is disclosed in a press release signed by Mr. Nsa Gill, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on Monday, September 16th September 2024. The Governor
By Winifred Michael The Cross River State Ministry of Transportation has announced an extension to the deadline for commercial intra-city transport operators to adopt the state’s official colors on their vehicles. According to a press release issued on September 16, 2024, and signed by Honorable Ekpenyong Cobham, Commissioner for Transportation, the new deadline for compliance
By Favour Adinya A sign post along Airport, Atimbo of Calabar Municipal Local Government Area of Cross River State, has collapsed and caused damage to a Toyota Corolla car. The incident which happened in the prime hours of Sunday, September 15, 2024, saw the driver of the car escape unharmed. Eyewitnesses said that the billboard
Favour William Residents of Ita Okang Street in Big Qua, have raised concerns over lack of proper drainage systems in their neighborhood, highlighting the urgent need for improved infrastructure to combat recurring flooding and mosquito bites. They said that during heavy rainfalls, the overflow of water from constructed drainage causes blockage and sometimes finds its
By Godwin Ajom The first statewide trade fair in Cross River State in about 9 years is set for November, 2024 in Calabar, without expected revenue target. The trade fair according to the Commissioner for Commerce, Hon. Abigail Orok, is aimed at boosting and promoting the industrial, commercial, agricultural, raw materials, and minerals potentials of
By Sylvia Akpan And Favour William Cross River Lawmakers have called on the state government through the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure to carry out intervention works on the Ugboro-Abuochiche-Gakem road in Bekwarra Local Government Area of the state. The Lawmakers maintained that the intervention works will greatly ameliorate the sufferings of commuters on that
By Anita Otu The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced Monday, September 16th, 2024, as a public holiday to celebrate Eid-al-Mawlid, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement on behalf of the government, congratulating Muslims in Nigeria and around the world. Tunji-Ojo encouraged Muslims to embrace the values