By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has welcomed the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, and his management team to the Exco Chambers in Calabar. During the meeting with the excos, the Governor had a
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Reaffirming its unwavering dedication to education and youth empowerment, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, OPay, has announced the inclusion of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) as the eighth beneficiary of its landmark ₦1.2 billion 10-year scholarship scheme. The MOU signing ceremony, held at the University of Calabar, was attended by representatives
Upon arrival, some Union leaders were invited inside to wait for the Governor, Bassey Edet Otu, while other members continued protesting at the gate with security officials instructing them not to obstruct traffic flow into the office.
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bsssey Otu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to leveraging hydrographic science to boost maritime development and drive economic growth in the state. The Governor, represented by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, made the declaration on Saturday during the World Hydrography Day 2025 commemoration, held
By Favour Adinya A proposed new political party, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), has formally written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to seek registration approval. According to documents signed by Protem Chairman Akin Ricketts and Protem National Secretary Abdullahi Musa Elayo, addressed to INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, it states that ADA has
With the recently massacre in Benue State, Nigeria, that claimed many lives last week Friday, Human Rights Activist, Citizen Agba Jalingo has shared his thoughts on the tragedy. In the attack which happened in Yelwata Community of the state, left over 200 people dead and properties worth millions of Naira destroyed in what is believed
"Running a newsroom shouldn’t feel like operating a resistance cell,” Ugbal said. “But that’s what it’s come to. And still, we continue."
By Kelvin Ololo The judiciary and legislature in Cross River State, have been charged to respond promptly in the administration of justice on cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), using their jurisdictions. Experts in the state’s judiciary, legislature and as well as the police, gave the charge in a one-day summit aimed to synergize directly with