They called for comprehensive legal reforms, stricter penalties for non-compliance, and continued public advocacy to end gas flaring and reduce methane emissions in Nigeria, with the media urged to do more for indigenous communities demanding action to protect their rights and the environment.
Rashid, the 48th CP of Cross River State Command, holds a B.Sc (ED) in Economics from the then Bendel State University Ekpoma; LLB (HON) from University of Calabar and attended the Nigeria Law School Bwari, Abuja.
ByJanefrances Chibundu, The Cable Nigeria has taken a long-overdue step toward climate accountability by attempting to document oil and gas emissions. But while this marks some progress, alarming gaps in compliance and transparency threaten to undermine the effort. In 2024, the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) — the agency tasked with promoting good governance
By Sylvia Akpan Following the recent approval of postings for Commissioners of Police to Commands and Formations across the country, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has charged the newly posted Commissioner of Police of Cross River State, CP Bello Rasheed Afegbua and other commissioners to uphold the principles of professionalism and quality
By Favour Adinya The Cross River State Civil Service Commission has announced a fresh round of job opportunities for qualified legal professionals, following the approval of Governor Bassey Otu. The Commission is inviting applications from suitable qualified candidates, who are between the age of 18 to 45 to fill the following vacant positions: Deputy Directors
By Favour Adinya The Cross River State Ministry of Education has issued a directive banning the illegal collection of fees by secondary school and technical college principals for the issuance of WAEC, NECO, and NABTEB certificates. This was contained in an announcement made available by the state’s Commissioner of Education, Sen. Stephen Odey, stating that
By Kelvin Ololo Mr. Bello Rasheed Afegbua has been redeployed as the new Commissioner of Police, CP for Cross River State. CP Afegbua, who is set to resume on Monday, 7th July 2025, will be replacing CP Olusegun Eyitayo Omosanyin, who has been serving as the Commissioner of Police in the state for about four
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Cross River State Government has reiterated that the ban on commercial motorcycle operations within the Calabar metropolis and Calabar South remains in full effect. This was contained in a press release signed by the Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Bassey Otu, Mr. Linus