Not even Ben Ayade himself believed that the smooth ride he enjoyed during the past eight years could have come to a total halt in this manner – against his own wish. Yet there was absolutely nothing he could conjure in order for him to keep his smooth ride, which seemed like a birthright in
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu has urged Nigerians to support the current administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Sen. Otu made the call while commemorating June 12, democracy day. In a release he signed, he thanked Cross Riverians for the mandate given to him.
By Jonathan Ugbal The Alumni Association of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has congratulated a former Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Anthony Owan-Enoh on his appointment as Secretary to the Cross River State Government (SSG). The Alumni also commended Governor Bassey Otu for trusting the ex-Vice Chancellor with such an important position
By Jonathan Ugbal The member-elect to represent the Ikom/Boki federal constituency in the 10th House of Representatives, Victor Abang says there is no winner or crush despite the National and State Assembly elections petitions tribunal dismissing the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, and her candidate, Attah Ochinke Esq petition against his elections. The tribunal, led by
By Jonathan Ugbal One week after being relieved of their duties by Gov. Bassey Otu, the two Auditors-General in Cross River State have continued working in defiance of the directives. Two letters signed by the Chairman of the Civil Service Commission, Oko Inaku, dated June 2, 2023, and sighted by CrossRiverWatch show that Governor Otu
By Archibong Jeremiah The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the appointment of the eighth aides for the office of Deputy Governor, Hon. Peter Odey. Mr. Emmanuel Ogbeche, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor in a press statement said the appointment is effective June 8, 2023, the same date it
By Patrick Obia The Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu has ordered the immediate suspension of the ongoing recruiting of civil servants till further notice. This was contained in a press release signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Emmanuel Ogbeche which also mandated a comprehensive re-verification of civil servants in the State civil service,
By Government House Press Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu, has charged his newly appointed principal officers to live above board and be ready to render quality and selfless service to the people. The governor gave the charge in his office, in Calabar, Tuesday, during an interactive session with his newly appointed aides. On