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Governor Otu Launches 10 Years State Development Plan 

By Favour Adinya, Anita Otu And Fortune Erim  In an attempt to achieve sustainable economic growth and development in Cross River State, the government of Governor Bassey Otu has launched an exhaustive state development plan (SDP) from 2024 to 2033. During the launching in Calabar the State capital, Governor Bassey Otu said the SDP is

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Cross River Commissioner Advocates For Unity In Yala LGA

By Fortune Erim The Commissioner for Education in Cross River State, Dr. Stephen Odey has advocated for unity in Yache, Yala Local Government Area. He made the request during the Yache New Yam Festival, held at Rural Achuora Uchu-Yache house, where he said there are no two paths to unity that are being maintained in

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We’ll Complete Obudu Airport – Gov. Otu Says, Charges C’Riverians On Choice Of LG Chairmen

he is persuaded to push on with the project in spite of the cynicism that has trailed it, because he is convinced that the economic importance of the airport cannot be over emphasized.

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House Of Reps Committee To Carry Out Forensic Investigation In UNICAL, UNIPORT, Others

By Samson Atekojo, Daily Post The House of Representatives Committee on University Education has resolved to carry out a forensic investigation into the financial activities of the University of Calabar, Cross State, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurum, Delta State, Federal University Uyo, Akwa Ibom State among others over

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Civic Space Opinion Politics

Women And Nigeria’s Electoral Process BY ADEKEMI OPE

Various factors contribute to the underrepresentation of women in Nigerian politics, including cultural stereotypes, economic disparities, and institutional biases. While legal frameworks theoretically grant women equal rights, practical obstacles impede their political aspirations, perpetuating a cycle of marginalization. 

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Governor Otu Redeploys, Appoint Many Into CoS Office, College Of Health Governing Council

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has approved the redeployment of Mr. Ken Aklah to serve as Special Adviser Aviation, Engr. Emmanuel Eneji Nkpeh as Special Adviser Power, and Daniel Offiong Ekpenyong as Senior Special Assistant on Environmental Carbon Emission. The various appointments and redeployments were

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Governor Otu Inaugurates State Independent Electoral Commission, CRIRS 

By CrossRiverWatch Admin Governor Bassey Otu has inaugurated the newly constituted Chairman and members of the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) upon their ratification by the State House of Assembly. The State House of Assembly had earlier today confirmed nominees, namely, Mr. Ekong Edet Boco as Chairman, Mrs. Rose Banku Atep, Mr. Adogah,

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Cross River Assembly Confirms Chairman Of CROSIEC, CRIRS Members, PDP Fumes

By CrossRiverWatch Admin  The Cross River State House of Assembly has confirmed the Chairman and members of the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) as well as the Cross River State Internal Revenue Service (CRIRS), respectively. They were confirmed on Tuesday August 20, 2024, during plenary at the Assembly Chambers following a request from

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