By Favour Adinya Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has appointed Mrs. Fidelia Okpo Ene as the new Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). In a press release signed and issued on Monday, September 22, 2025, by the Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser to the Governor, Mr. Linus Obogo,
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Governor Bassey Otu has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to restore the pride of the Cross River State Civil Service, with a firm assurance to continue offsetting outstanding retirees’ gratuities. He made this pledge on Monday during the swearing-in of the new Head of Service of Cross River State, Barr. Orok Okon, at
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has offered insights into how the state secured the hosting rights for the African Sub-Sovereign Government Network (AFSNET) 2026, disclosing that the feat was owed largely to the state’s growing reputation for integrity, stability, and good governance. Governor Bassey Otu, speaking to newsmen at the
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent As part of efforts to restore peace in warring communities in Cross River, the State Government has unveiled decisive measures to bring a permanent end to the age-long dispute between the Alesi/Ekukunela/Agbaragba and Ochon/Isabang/Odonget communities in Ikom and Obubra Local Government Areas. The measures are coming after weeks of
By Kelvin Ololo The Management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has banned with immediate effect the Law Students Association of Nigeria (LAWSAN), UNICAL Chapter over alleged misconduct and unethical behavior. The proscription which was conveyed in a letter signed by the University Registrar, Dr. Mrs. Chukwuka Icha and made available by the University Public
By Patrick Obia The Federal Judicial Service Commission, the States Judicial Service Commission and the Judicial Service Committee of the Federal Capital Territory, have enlisted four in Cross River and 10 other States judicial officers for appointment as judges. The Federal Judicial Service Commission in a list of successful candidates published in one the national
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Barrister Orok Bassey Okon has been appointed as the new Head of Cross River State Civil Service. The appointment was contained in two separate press releases signed by the Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Otu, Linus Obogo, and also from the Secretary
The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency Rt. Hon. Peter Agbe Odey, PhD, recently concluded a five-day official tour across the five Local Government Areas of Northern Cross River – Bekwarra, Obanliku, Obudu, Ogoja, and Yala. The tour, held in commemoration of their 2025 New Yam Festivals, a cherished tradition in these agrarian