By Patrick Obia The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Friday, 5th September 2025, as a public holiday to commemorate the celebration of Eid-ul-Mawlid. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, in press statement issued by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry –
By Kelvin ololo The National Pension Commission (PENCOM) has assured Police Retirees in the South-South Zone of the federal government’s commitment and effort in ensuring that retirees are paid 100 percent of their gratuities and 75 to 100 percent monthly pensions. The assurance which breezes hope to the plight of the retired service men was
Aged 62, Lady Wayas passed away in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory after a brief illness
By Kelvin Ololo As agitation for new states creations heighten public discuss and begins to set a historical pathway that will in turn influenced the narrative of geopolitical zones in Nigeria, Cross River, Rivers and Akwa Ibom States, have made their standpoint and showcase their various regional interest before the Committee on the review of
By Sylvia Akpan The Federal Ministry Of Environment has issued early warning to locations that may witness flood and erosion. This was contained in a release signed by the Director/Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management Department, Usman Abdullahi Bokani. The flood prediction has it that the following locations and their environs are likely to witness
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Federal Government of Nigeria says in futherance to the seven days of national mourning declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Tuesday, 15 July, 2025, has been declared as a public holiday in honor of late former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu has mourned the passing of former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, who died at London clinic after undisclosed illness. Governor Otu noted that his departure has marked the twilight of an era defined by integrity and an iron-clad commitment to national rebirth. He
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