By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has committed to addressing the myriad of challenges confronting the State’s Judiciary to improve the dispensation of justice. Governor Otu disclosed this on Monday 18 September 2023 at Saint Bernard Catholic Church, Marian Hill, Calabar to mark the official opening
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Government of Cross River State has debunked claims the sum of five (5) billion Naira is awarded for the renovation of the Governor’s Office, Calabar. The Governor’s Office Calabar has been under renovation since Governor Otu took over as Governor of the State – the Governor operating from
In an era where global challenges such as climate change, poverty, inequality, and environmental degradation are becoming increasingly existential, aligning regional development goals with international frameworks like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is crucial. Cross River State, under the leadership of Governor Bassey Otu, has the unique opportunity to enhance its development agenda by integrating
By Godwin Otang The leadership of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Obubra has lauded Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State, for bringing Obubra Local Government Area into the political, economic, and social corbit of the State. The Governor is said to have done so through the appointment of some indigenes of Obubra into
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State House of Assembly has embarked on a five-week recess. The House made the disclosure on Wednesday, September 13th during its plenary at the Assembly chambers, Calabar where it was adopted and adjourned. In a motion adopted, the member representing Yala 2 State Constituency Honorable
By Sylvia Akpan: Government House Correspondent The Deputy Speaker of the 10th Cross River House of Assembly, Hon. Sylvester Agabi on Wednesday lamented the rise in cases of child abandonment in the State. Mr. Agabi who wonders why anyone will suffer through pregnancy only to dump the child after birth described the act as one
By Godwin Otang The Cross River State Governor Senator Bassey Otu has directed the immediate disbandment of the Committee on Illegal Mining in the State. The directive was contained in a Press Release signed by his Chief Press Secretary Emmanuel, and obtained by CrossRiverWatch in Calabar, on September 13, 2023. According to the release, the
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The 10th Cross River State House of Assembly has called on the State Government to intervene in the incessant criminality in Akamkpa Local Government Area of the State. The House made the call during a plenary held Tuesday, 12 2023 at the Cross River State House of Assembly