By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River House of Assembly has resolved to lift the ban on logging in the State, directing the Clerk to write to the Governor. During the plenary Tuesday 4 July 2023, the member representing Boki 1 Constituency, Hon.Obi Philip Bette raised a motion to that effect, positing
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State House of Assembly has urged security agencies to intensify its effort in securing and protecting the waterways. The charge to be more vigilant was dished during its session on Wednesday, 5 July 2023. Members took turns to commend the security agencies for their sacrifice
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Hon. Peter Odey has felicitated the management, staff, and students of the University of Cross River State, UNICROSS, for getting approval from the National Universities Commission, NUC, to commence seventeen new programs in the institution. They are broadcasting, journalism and media studies,
By Jonathan Ugbal A former Councillor in the Obanliku Local Government Council legislature representing the Busi council ward, Hon. Rufus Enyi has died. Mr. Enyi was hospitalized after being diagnosed with Colorectal cancer. According to the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is a disease in which cells in the colon or rectum
By Jonathan Ugbal The Nigerian House of Representatives at its plenary on Wednesday halted plans by the Joint Technical Team, JTT of the Cameroon-Nigerian Mixed Commission, CNMC to cede nearly 10,000 hectares of land in central Cross River State to the Republic of Cameroon as part of the October 10, 2002 ruling of the International
By UNICROSS Media Team The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the commencement of academic activities in seventeen (17) new programs at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Augustine Angba disclosed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, during the 111th Regular meeting of the University’s Senate. The listed
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Cross River State Government has released the official social media handles of the governor, Sen. Bassey Otu. The announcement was contained in a release by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Ogbeche. He said it became necessary in the face of several unauthorized social media handles by
By Our Reporter The Cross River State Government has assured citizens that it will reclaim all unlawfully acquired government properties. The assurance was given by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Emmanuel Ironbar, Monday, during his inspection tour of all government-owned properties within the Calabar metropolis. According to The Beagle News Ironbar said