By Esther Donald The Cross River State Police Command has directed heightened intelligence gathering and increased security monitoring in Ekorinim 1 Housing Estate, Calabar, following reports of alleged recurring burglary incidents in the area. The directive was issued by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue and contained in a press release issued by
By Affiong Asam Former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has criticized Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, over the security situation in the state following reports of burglaries in residential buildings close to the governor’s private residence in Calabar. Atiku, in a post on his social media page,
By Patrick Obia The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has inaugurated the All Progressive Congress (APC) State Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections. Governor Otu Inaugurating the council led by the Commissioner of Education, Professor Stephen Odey as Director General, charged them to be “apostles of continuity and disciples of conviction”
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has presented a proposed budget of ₦987, 808, 089, 235.92bn for the 2027 fiscal year christened: The Budget of Consolidation and Renewed Hope. Presenting the budget before the lawmakers at the Assembly Complex in Calabar, Governor Otu described the proposed estimates as ” a Solemn
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Dr. Peter Odey, has celebrated his principal and Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, on the occasion of his 67th birthday, commending his leadership and efforts towards the development of the state. In a birthday tribute, Odey described Governor Otu as
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu and the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Cross River State council, have described the late veteran journalist, Mr. Anietie Akpan, as a man of stature whose contributions to journalism and public life would remain indelible. The Governor conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family through
By Patrick Obia The Cross River State Government has commenced a skills development program aimed at training 2,000 young Cross Riverians in oil and gas-related fields and equipping them with internationally relevant professional certifications. The program, themed: “Skill Up in the Season of Sweetness,” is focused on expanding opportunities for young Cross Riverians to acquire
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The People Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Cross River State, Sir Arthur Javis Archibong, has declared his readiness to engage the Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu in an open debate at any time and venue of the governor’s choosing, provided the governor himself will be present. Speaking with journalists in Calabar on