By Favour Adinya Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has appointed Mrs. Fidelia Okpo Ene as the new Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). In a press release signed and issued on Monday, September 22, 2025, by the Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser to the Governor, Mr. Linus Obogo,
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Governor Bassey Otu has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to restore the pride of the Cross River State Civil Service, with a firm assurance to continue offsetting outstanding retirees’ gratuities. He made this pledge on Monday during the swearing-in of the new Head of Service of Cross River State, Barr. Orok Okon, at
The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency Rt. Hon. Peter Agbe Odey, PhD, recently concluded a five-day official tour across the five Local Government Areas of Northern Cross River – Bekwarra, Obanliku, Obudu, Ogoja, and Yala. The tour, held in commemoration of their 2025 New Yam Festivals, a cherished tradition in these agrarian
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of Hon. Theresa Akwaji Ushie, Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Area, for an additional three months. Recall that Hon. Ushie was suspended for a period of 90 days over alleged gross misconduct, following an impeachment move signed by eight members of
By Kelvin Ololo The leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Cross River State Chapter, has unveiled plans to host statewide youth forum aimed at deepening conversations around youth productivity, inclusiveness and strategic partnership in the State. The action plan was announced during an interactive session with journalists at the Prince Bassey Otu
This solidarity shows that the APC-led administration has not disappointed Nigerians. The people have spoken: the way forward is continuity
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has moved to tackle in-house factions, differences and address position zoning issues ahead of the State Congress in September 2025. The resolutions were reached unanimously by critical stakeholders including state and national executives of the opposition party in a consultative meeting
By Godwin Ajom Books warning against abortion, religious and tribal bigotry and other social vices have been launched in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. The five new literatures; “Verses of Mbube Prince”, “My Poems and I”, “Poetic Calling of Free Verses”, “Tales of Love”, and “Spiritual Musing” are authored by Dr. Michael Nku Abuo,