By Kelvin Ololo The Executive Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has ordered the immediate dissolution of the Board of the Local Government Service Commission following confirmed reports of gross abuse of office and widespread employment racketeering in the Commission’s recruitment exercise. In a press statement issued on Monday by the Chief Press
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has accepted the resignation of Mr. Darlington Basey Eyo as Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission, following findings of gross abuse of office and widespread employment racketeering in the Commission’s recent recruitment exercise. The Governor directed the immediate suspension of the compromised employment process
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has revoked all Land allocated in the state without proper documentation. Governor Otu said the gesture underscores his administration’s commitment to accountability and the prudent management of public assets under the People First agenda. He directed that no backdated Letters
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, on Tuesday, presented a total budget outlay of ₦780.59 billion for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly, describing it as a “Budget of Inclusive Growth” designed to consolidate on the gains of his administration’s People First
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has appointed five into the Cross River State Property Development and Investment Limited (CROSPIL) board. The appointment was contained in a press release signed by the Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, Linus Obogo, dated
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has signed into law two bills passed by the State House of Assembly. The Bills are, the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Obubra (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The other is the Cross River State Office of the Surveyor-General Bill, 2025,
By Godwin Ajom Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has re-echoed the importance of the ongoing Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise, urging Cross River and Nigerian youths to arm themselves with their cards ahead of the next general elections. The governor gave the charge during a grand reception organized by Cross River State Political Network
I am just wondering why anyone in his or her right senses will stress themselves to forge a certificate for the purpose of contesting elections in Nigeria. At 25 years, you can run for House of Reps, House of Assembly, and Councilor. At 30 years old, you can run for Chairman of LGA. At 35