By Sylvia Akpan And Favour Adinya Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has urged Nigerians to shift their focus towards the long-term national objectives, rather than being preoccupied with the temporary challenges brought about by the current economic reforms spearheaded by the Bola Tinubu-led administration. Otu made this call on Tuesday at the UJ
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has felicitated with the former governor of the state, Mr. Donald Duke as he clocked 63. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Nsa Gill, he gave the felicitation, expressing gratitude on behalf of his family, friends, and
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Aggrieved marginalized constituents in Awi Ward, Akamkpa 1 State Constituency, Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State, have written to the Governor of the State, Senator Bassey Otu over undue neglect and injustice. The constituents in an open letter signed by their representative Mr. Ekib Edet Okpa, said the Ward has
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Elvert Ayambem, has welcomed two lawmakers, Hon. Martins Achadu and Hon. Brian Odey, who decamped from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Hon. Martins Achadu, who represents Yala 2 State Constituency, defected to
By Fortune Erim The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State has expressed concerns over the upcoming local government elections, raising issues about the fairness of the process. In a press release signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Mike Ojisi, the PDP announced its decision to participate in the elections while voicing apprehensions about
By Victory Anty “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the Wife of the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Her Excellency, Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, following an illness,” a statement from the Government of Akwa Ibom State read. According to the statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information,
By Glory Odey The Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) has announced the date for local government election in the state. This development sets the stage for a crucial electoral process that will shape the state’s grassroots governance. According to CROSIEC, the election will be held on November 23, 2024. Citizens, political parties, and
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has directed the documentation of newly appointed permanent secretaries in the state. This was contained in a back-dated dated press release signed by the Secretary to the State Government Prof. A. Owan Enoh, dated 2nd April, 2024 with reference number: