By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent As part of the Governor’s renewed commitment to education, human capital development and the future of the state, the Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu on Thursday, 14th May, 2026, announced the resumption of bursary payments to Cross River students in tertiary institutions, alongside the introduction of
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 Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu, has declared that Cross River State would no longer be denied its rightful place in Nigeria, as he returned to a jubilant reception at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport after weeks away on official engagements. Governor Otu made the declaration at the Margaret
By Kelvin Ololo The Former House of Representative Member representing Biase and Akamkpa Federal Constituency, Hon. Daniel Asuquo has dragged the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu and others to court over his mining activities in the state. Also sued is the Government of Cross River State, the Attorney General and Commission for
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Following the agitation for state creations from Cross River and other states, which has become top agenda at the House of Representatives Public Hearing on Constitutional Review in Calabar, Governor Bassey Otu has advocated for the creation of Ogoja State. While the Ogoja State like others state creation has
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has described the defection of his Akwa Ibom counterpart, Umo Eno, to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a historic and unifying moment for the South-South geopolitical zone and a major boost for the ruling party. Speaking with journalists upon his return from the historic
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Political Network (CRISPON) has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Bassey Otu of the All Progressive Congress (APC) for second term. The support and endorsement ceremony held at the U. J Eseune Sports Stadium, supporters from the six Local Government Areas of the southern senatorial district of
By CrossRiverWatch Admin One of Cross River State largest online and offline sociopolitical organization – Cross River State Political Network (CRISPON), has mobilized thousands in the state for the endorsement of Governor Bassey Otu for second term. The event is scheduled for May 24, 2025 at the UJ Esuene Sport Stadium at 10:AM. To kick