In an interview, Chief Paul Agbebia Obi — national secretary and spokesperson of the Community of Renaissance Thinkers Foundation (Nigeria), a PDP chieftain and a prominent figure of the Coalition from Cross River State — says if the opposition coalition chooses a Southern candidate, it will win the 2027 presidential election. On the 2027 election
By CrossRiverWatch Admin It is all excitement in Cross River State North Senatorial district, as traditional rulers’ monthly salaries/stipends have been augmented. The augmentation is a kind gesture of one of their sons, High Chief Higgins Peters. He had, on 6 September 2025, during the Bekwarra New Yam festival and his chieftaincy title promised to
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Governor Bassey Otu has met with the Chairmen of the 18 Local Government Councils of Cross River State in a strategic session aimed at strengthening security, enhancing citizens’ welfare and assessing the progress of his People-First administration as the year draws to an end. Speaking during a recent meeting
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has approved the appointment of some professionals into the boards and management teams of the State Road Fund and the Rural Access Road Authority. In a press release signed by the Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Linus
By Kelvin Ololo The Executive Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has ordered the immediate dissolution of the Board of the Local Government Service Commission following confirmed reports of gross abuse of office and widespread employment racketeering in the Commission’s recruitment exercise. In a press statement issued on Monday by the Chief Press
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has accepted the resignation of Mr. Darlington Basey Eyo as Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission, following findings of gross abuse of office and widespread employment racketeering in the Commission’s recent recruitment exercise. The Governor directed the immediate suspension of the compromised employment process
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has revoked all Land allocated in the state without proper documentation. Governor Otu said the gesture underscores his administration’s commitment to accountability and the prudent management of public assets under the People First agenda. He directed that no backdated Letters
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, on Tuesday, presented a total budget outlay of ₦780.59 billion for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly, describing it as a “Budget of Inclusive Growth” designed to consolidate on the gains of his administration’s People First