By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has reiterated his commitment to ensuring that the security of Cross Riverians and residents in the State remains his top priority. Governor Otu described security as a panacea for the socio-economic growth and development of any society and maintained his
By Patrick Obia The Cross River State Command of the Department of State Services (DSS) has a new State Director. The new DSS boss, State Command is Mrs. Roseline Izuagbe who replaces the outgoing State Director, Mr. John Sokoya. Governor Otu received her and her predecessor in Calabar, on Tuesday, January 9th where they charted
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has placed a ban on bush burning across the 18 Local Government Areas of the State. The ban is due to the harmattan season accompanied by vagaries of weather, especially in the northern and central parts of the State. This
By Jonathan Ugbal And Godwin Otang The Nigerian Honorable Minister for Sports Development Senator John Owan-Enoh; the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and the Super Eagles of Nigeria have been charged to win the 2024 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) and make Nigerians happy again. The charge was given by the Catholic Bishop of Ogoja Diocese,
By Patrick Obia The President and Commander-in-Chief of Nigerian Armed Forces, Senator Bola Ahmad Tinubu has suspended the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu with immediate effect. The under-fire suspended Minister has been under investigation over alleged N44 billion fraud at the National Social Investment Program Agency (NSIPA). A statement on
By Yahuza Bawage, Prime Progress Endurance Ogri stared at the wall, contemplating the interior design for a room painting. Her mind soon drifted to her rustic life in the village, where she hurried to the stream every morning to fetch water and the hot, dreary afternoons, which saw her haul firewood from the forest. Having
By Jonathan Ugbal and Godwin Otang The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh on Saturday said he has the toughest job amongst ministers as the performance of the sports sector is usually measured immediately. The former lawmaker stated this during a thanksgiving ceremony held at the Holy Family Catholic Parish at Ikom Local
By Patrick Obia As the controversy surrounding the alleged N44 billion fraud at the National Social Investment Program Agency (NSIPA), the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu; the Agency – NSIPA, and the member of the House of Representatives, representing Ideato North/South federal constituency, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere Ikeagwuonu have bared their