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
By Godwin Otang The Government of Cross River State has reiterated its orders of refuse disposal from 6pm to 10 pm daily. A press release signed and issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on General Duties, Barrister Akiba Ekpenyong also banned the activities of scavengers stating it poses security threats. The government said
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Cross River Governor, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu has ordered the reopening of the Marina Resort which was shut down over a cruise boat mishap on June 24, 2023, that involved 14 medical students with three feared dead and 11 rescued. In another development, he also lifted the ban
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