By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has approved the constitution of the African Sub-Sovereign Governments Network (AfSNET) Conference Committee 2026. The Committee will spearhead the State’s engagement in the prestigious Afreximbank-led Investment Conference designed to boost intra-African trade and investment. Members of the committee includes Prof.
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 CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Nigerian Navy to enhance maritime security and safeguard the state’s coastal assets. Governor Otu stated this on Tuesday while receiving the new Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral Chidozie Okehie, who paid
By Patrick Obia The Chief of Judge of Cross River State, His Lordship, Honorable Justice Akon B. Ikpeme will embark on a State wide tour of all Correctional Centers in the state. This was communicated in a memo signed by the Chief Registrar, Iquo Ekanem, Esq., on behalf of the State Judicial Service Commission and
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 In a bid to promote educational excellence for the 2025/2026 academic year, the Teacher Esien Ita Itam Education Trust Fund has awarded scholarships across the Cross River South Senatorial District. The Teacher Essien Ita Itam Education Trust Fund was established in 2014 by the late Barr. Temitope Ekpenyong Ita in honor of
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has hailed the formal return of the Tinapa Business and Leisure Resort to the state government as “a battle fought and won for all Cross Riverians,” marking what he called a new dawn for the state’s economy. Speaking at the
By Favour Adinya Political party, the African Action Congress (AAC) has elected new executives in Cross River State. The election, which was held under the supervision of the Congress Planning Committee (CPC) chaired by Engr. Segun Damilare and monitored by the Independence National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials, saw emergence of new executives that will pilot