By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 1st of October, 2025 as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The Honourable Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulating all Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora. Dr. Tunji-Ojo enjoined citizens to
Six and a half decades ago, a nation, Nigeria, was born not just out of the stroke of a pen or the lowering of the British flag, but out of the deep yearning of a people destined for greatness. According to history, on October 1, 1960, Nigeria stood tall, clothed in the dreams of her
By Patrick Obia The Federal Judicial Service Commission, the States Judicial Service Commission and the Judicial Service Committee of the Federal Capital Territory, have enlisted four in Cross River and 10 other States judicial officers for appointment as judges. The Federal Judicial Service Commission in a list of successful candidates published in one the national
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