By Sylvia Akpan The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Friday, 18th and Monday, 21 April, 2025, as public holidays to mark the celebrations of Good Friday and Easter Monday, respectively. The declaration was contained in a press statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of Federal Ministry of Interior Dr. Magdalene Ajani. The Minister of
By Favour Adinya Governor Bassey Otu has described the commencement of construction on Section 3A/3B of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as a historic breakthrough for Cross River State and the South-South region. Section 3A/3B is about 65km to 70km long and the Section 3A of the road is linking Cross River and Akwa Ibom States,
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment (FMITI) through the Office of the Honourable Minister of State for Industry, has hosted the Cotton, Textile, and Garment (CTG) stakeholder engagement. The event held on April 9, 2025 focused on revitalising one of Nigeria’s most strategic sectors to ensure sustainable growth and development,
By Anthonia Obokoh, Nairametrics The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to launch Phase One of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) program, backed by a significant $538 million investment from the African Development Bank (AfDB). In a statement on Sunday, the AfDB announced that groundbreaking ceremonies for the commencement of Phase 1 will be
By CrossRiverWatch Admin On Tuesday, March 18th, 2025, President Bola Tinubu suspended the Governor of River State and the deputy Mrs. Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the House of Assembly of Rivers State for an initial period of six months. The President having declared a state of emergency in Rivers, nominated Vice Admiral
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu, has suspended the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, his Deputy Mrs. Ngozi Odu and all elected members of the House of Assembly of Rivers State, for six months. President Tinubu in a State of the Nation broadcast on Tuesday, March
By Patrick Obia The Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, CP Gyogon Augustine Grimah, has been elevated to the tank of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) AIG Zone 10, Sokoto State. His elevation and that of 17 other Commissioners of Police was contained in a press release issued by the Force Public Relations
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, and 16 other personalities including governors have been selected to receive an Independent Award. The award organized by Independent Newspaper said the 17 outstanding individuals and organizations were recognized for their contributions to various fields. The awardees will be honored