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‘Enough, Power Comes From God’ – Governor Otu Calls End To Obongship Tussle Again

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has issued the last warning to those flouting the State Government’s directive on the Obong of Calabar stool, saying it has been settled. The Governor gave the warning at the 12th Utomo Obong Festival (homage to the Obong of Calabar)

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Governor Otu Assures Igbos Of Conducive Business Environment

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has assured the Igbo community in the State that his administration will create a conducive environment to inhabit and for businesses. The Governor stated this when the Eze Ndigbo in the State, His Royal Highness, Eze E. A. Ezenwenyi, and

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2024 Budget Defense: Speaker Ayambem Urges MDAs To Hasten Process

By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Speaker of Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt.  Hon. Elvert Ayambem has urged Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) who are yet to appear before the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation for budget defense to do so immediately emphasizing that “no one is greater than Budget

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Cross River Assembly Confirms Audit Service Commission Nominees, Embarks On Recess

By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State 10th Assembly has confirmed the nominees for the Audit Service Commission sent by Governor Prince Bassey Edet Otu on October 26. The Nominees were confirmed into offices on Tuesday, 19th 2023 during the plenary held at the Cross River State House of Assembly Chamber.

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Governor Otu Gives Civil Servants 13 Days Christmas, New Year Holidays

By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Executive Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has given civil servants in the State, 13 Christmas and New Year holidays. In a press release made available by his Chief Press Secretary, Emmanuel Ogbeche, the Governor appreciated workers for their commitment and hard work and approved December 20th, 2023 to

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Cross River Assembly Speaker Swears-In New Ogoja Lawmaker 

By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem has sworn in Aruku Thomas Uko as a member representing Ogoja State Constituency in the 10th Assembly. The Speaker administered the oath of allegiance and oath of membership on Aruku after the Clerk of

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Cross River Women Pays Tribute To ‘Phenomenal’ Professor Of History – Stella Attoe, Who Begins Eternal Journey

By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State Women’s Memorial Project has paid tribute to a “phenomenal” professor of history, Prof. Stella Attoe who was called yonder after a brief illness. An evening of tribute held in her honor at the Women Development Center, Parliamentary Road Calabar on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, was graced by profiled

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Governor Otu To Launch 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem, Appeal Week

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State,  Senator Bassey Otu will on December 15, launch the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem and appeal week in the State. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor,  Mr. Emmanuel Ogbeche disclosed this in a press release made available to newsmen in Calabar. Governor

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