By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State House of Assembly in a plenary, has adopted a motion calling on the State Government through the Ministry of Education to ban any form of fee increment in schools across the state. The motion states that, “any new charges that was not introduced/communicated to
By Sylvia Akpan Management of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has announced a ban on the use of mobile phones in wards, Accident and Emergency Resuscitation Area and other areas in the hospital. The Management said the ban is geared to protect patients confidentiality and avoid disruption of hospital operations. In a memo
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent To address growing security concerns, the Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has announced a two-month window for the evacuation of scrap metal heaps from various dump sites across the state. This was contained in a public service announcement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the
By Anita Otu The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its ban on individuals under the age of 18 from taking the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and National Examination Council (NECO) exams. The Minister of Education,Tahir Mamman confirmed this directive during a recent appearance on Channels Television, where he emphasized that the age limit
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has banned scrap scavengers, dealers and the movement of scraps in the State. In a press release issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Gill Nsa, about the scrap scavengers and dealers’ involvement in the movement of stolen goods within the state capital
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State 10th House of Assembly has urged the State Governor Senator Bassey Otu to constitute the Motorcycle Monitoring Agency which is empowered to implement the provisions of Law No. 7 of 2005. The Lawmakers adopted the resolution after the conclusion of debate on a motion
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has placed a ban on bush burning across the 18 Local Government Areas of the State. The ban is due to the harmattan season accompanied by vagaries of weather, especially in the northern and central parts of the State. This
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has cautioned traffic offenders and banned the incessant display of masquerades in Calabar metropolis. In a press release signed and issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Emmanuel Ogbeche, dated November 21, 2023, with reference number GO/PRESS/012/VOL.II/274 frowned at the unnecessary