By Mary Bassey The Government of Cross River State has scheduled verification exercises for pensioners across the 18 Local Government Areas of the State. The schedule is contained in a press release signed by the Permanent Secretary/Secretary of the Committee, Orok Bassey Okon, stating that the Gratuities Payment Committee has scheduled verification exercises for pensioners
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Governor Bassey Otu has appointed eight persons to constitute the State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC). The appointment was contained in a press release signed and made available by his Chief Press Secretary, Gill Nsa on Thursday, August 15, 2024. The appointment is headed by Mr. Ekong Edet Bocco as Chairman, Mrs. Rose
By Favour Adinya, Fortune Erim And Kate Itam In view of the euphoria that accompanies final examinations for final year students in Nigerian tertiary institutions which most times leads to casualties and destruction of properties, the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has banned all forms of wild celebrations in and within the school environment.
By Godwin Ajom The Cross River State Health Insurance Agency has disclosed that the agency has insurance cover for Tuberculosis (TB) patients and survivors in the State as part of its efforts to combat the disease. TB currently is running an estimated 4 deaths daily and 1,460 deaths annually. Health experts say it might be
By Suzan Ipieurim, Kate Itam And Fortune Erim As reactions continue to trail the invalidation of certificates given to 93 unqualified persons fraudulently included in the mobilization portal for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), the University of Calabar (UNICAL), has cleared the air on the saga. The University in a 20-point press release signed
By Sylvia Akpan, Fortune Erim And Winifred Michael Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State presided over the $350 million Grandlitora Railway Project groundbreaking ceremony at the Tinapa Resort in Calabar, marking a key step toward enhancing transportation and investment prospects in the state. Prominent state officials including House of Assembly members and Speaker Rt.
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By Favour Adinya The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has suspended all final year students from three departments for violating the institution’s directive on reckless driving, flying of colors, and wild celebrations after examinations. The affected departments include Environmental Protection and Management, Microbiology, and Mass Communication. According to a memo signed by the Registrar, Mr. Gabriel