By Christopher Iyang The Management of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has announced the appointment of new Directors, Heads of Department (HODs), and Desk Officers across various academic and administrative units of the institution as part of efforts to strengthen leadership and improve service delivery. The appointments, which took effect on June 30,
By Kelvin Ololo The Executive Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has approved the appointment of a new Chairman and six Commissioners into the Cross River State Local Government Service Commission. The appointments were announced in a press release dated March 9, 2026, and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof.
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of the new Auditor General of the state, Mr. Effiong Asuquo Ita. The motion for his confirmation was moved by the Deputy Speaker of the Assembly, Hon. Sylvester Agabi Jnr., and seconded by Hon. Bete Obi, following the recommendation of the
By Kelvin Ololo The Executive Governor of Cross River State Sen. Bassey Otu has approved the appointment of Mr. Akedo Okoi Edet as the Statistician-General of the state. The appointment was issued in a press release signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Linus Obogo, tasking the appointee
By Godwin Ajom The appointment of Dr. Makoji Stephen, as the new Rector of Federal Polytechnic Ugep, in Cross River State has met a wave of rejection as stakeholders from the institution have kicked against the development. The Director General of Good Governance Advocacy International, Sir. Leonard Anyogo, has called on the presidency and President
BY Godwin Ajom The University of Calabar (UNICAL ) has threatened to sanction any Head of Department (HOD), who intentionally delay students’ results, or violates the laws guiding the institution. The warning was conveyed in a release signed by the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Offiong Efanga Offiong, urging lecturers and head of departments
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has approved the appointment of some professionals into the boards and management teams of the State Road Fund and the Rural Access Road Authority. In a press release signed by the Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Linus
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