By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Village Head of Esuk Utan, His Highness (Chief) Okon Archibong Eke with the entire Esuk Utan Village Council has been suspended with immediate effect. Governor Bassey Otu gave the approval in a press release signed and made available by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gill Nsa stating that the suspension is
By Godwin Otang Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, Former Governor Donald Duke, Honorable Peter Akpanke and among other dignitaries have welcomed the establishment of the Agba Jalingo Foundation for Investigative and Accountability Journalism (AJFIAJ). The dignitaries drawn from both private, and public sectors converged in Transcorp Hotel Calabar, Cross River, the venue of
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt Hon. Elvert Ayambem in his New Year message to residents in the state, has called for compassion, hope and spirit of innovation in 2025. He said the arrival of 2025 is an opportunity to reflect on the
By CrossRiverWatch Admin In the exercise of his prerogative of mercy, Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, has granted unconditional pardon to 45 convicts with minor offenses. The gesture is in pursuant to Section 212 (1) (a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as Amended), to “Grant any person
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has mourned with his Kwara State Governor, Malam AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq, over the passing of his Chief of Staff, Alhaji Abdukadir Mahe. Governor Otu described the loss as irreparable and prayed for God’s consolation for the Governor, the deceased’s family, and the people
By Patrick Obia The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill into Law. Senator Bassey Otu presented the 2025 budget estimates to the Assembly on October 29, 2024, christened “Budget of Sustainable Growth” with the sum of N498 Billion – N328 billion (66%) as Capital Expenditure and N170
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has extended warm festive greetings to citizens of Cross River State for their unwavering support and commitment to the state’s development. In his Christmas message, Governor Otu acknowledged the economic challenges faced by individuals and families nationwide and noted that
By Favour Adinya The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, former Governors of the State – His Excellency, Chief Clement Ebri, His Excellency, Mr. Donald Duke and His Excellency Senator Liyel Imoke and among other political heavyweights will grace the Agba Jalingo Foundation for Investigative and Accountability Journalism (AJFIAJ) symposium on cyber crimes