By Kelvin Ololo The Magistrates Association of Nigeria (MAN), Cross River State Chapter, has tabled a fresh set of far-reaching demands before Governor Bassey Otu, calling for improved welfare packages, official vehicles, accommodation allowances, and urgent renovation of courts across the state. The resolutions were contained in a communiqué issued at the end of an
By Kelvin Ololo Judicial activities in Cross River State have been brought to a halt following the commencement of an indefinite strike action by magistrates under the aegis of the Magistrates Association of Nigeria (MAN), Cross River State Chapter. The decision was formally announced in Bulletin No. 3, dated 9 February 2026, and ssued by
By Kelvin Ololo Organized Labour in Cross River State has issued a final seven-day ultimatum to Governor Bassey Otu, demanding the immediate resolution of long-standing labour disputes or risk an indefinite strike that could cripple public services across the state. The ultimatum, jointly signed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC)
By Sylvia Akpan Healthcare delivery at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital (FNPH), Calabar, has been brought to a halt as the institution joins the indefinite nationwide strike declared by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and its affiliate bodies. The shutdown, which took effect from midnight on November 14, has suspended all routine clinical activities, leaving
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Law Officers Association of Nigeria (LOAN) Cross River State chapter has embarked on an Indefinite Strike on Monday May 13th. LOAN said the action is due to the State Government’s inability to meet their demands for the implementation of the existing approval for parity between Law Officers and Magistrates, in the
By Adegwu John, Leadership Newspaper Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have declared an indefinite nationwide strike to protest the federal government’s failure to implement palliative measures following the removal of fuel subsidy. The strike which is expected to commence by midnight on Tuesday, 3rd October 2023, will paralyze economic
By Patrick Obia Law Officers Association of Nigeria (LOAN), Cross River State chapter has given the State Government a 21 days ultimatum to look into their poor welfare or face indefinite strike action. LOAN gave the warning in a letter signed by its Chairman, Akwagiobe Richard Akpanke Esq, and addressed to Governor Ben Ayade, Head
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Dr. Joshua Omini and Dr. Ekpo Egong, both members of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Cross River State chapter, who were kidnapped by unknown gunmen on Friday, November 18th, 2022 have been released. Chairman of NMA in the State, Dr. Felix Archibong, confirmed this in a telephone interview with the News Agency