By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Ugep and Idomi communities of Yakurr Local Government Area following recent skirmishes over land. This was contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Dr. Erasmus Ekpang. The curfew, which commenced on Tuesday, will remain in force for an
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Senator representing Cross River Northern Senatorial District, Sen. Jarigbe Agom has countered the former Governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ben Ayade, says he is distorting facts. Recall that Ayade who indicated interest in returning to the National Assembly as the Senator representing Cross River North district, a
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State House of Assembly has urged the State government in collaboration with the Forestry Commission to place a ban on illegal logging of wood across Heritage Monolith sites in the State. According to the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the House, Matthew Okache, the lawmakers wants the
"Breaking: FG to Probe 245 Oil Wells in Cross River After State's Plea" The Federal Government has agreed to examine the issues surrounding the discovery of 245 oil wells in Cross River State, following a plea by the state government. Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong Jr, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Niger Delta Development, has welcomed
By Efio-Ita Nyok, NEGROIDHAVEN Heads of several unnamed groups earlier this week took an oath and signed a peace accord renouncing violence, kidnapping, gangsterism and other criminal activities in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. The event was organised by the Homeland Safety and Security Agency and featured a peace walk, public oath-taking, and the
In a strategic move to bolster transparency and accountability, the Cross River State Government has launched a comprehensive training program for chairmen and officials of its 18 Local Government Areas, focusing on sustainable public procurement practices. The workshop, themed “Building Resilience and Sustainability in Public Procurement Across Local Government Councils of Cross River State,” aims
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