By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has sworn in Hon. Odama Egbung as the substantive Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Area, charging him to lead with humility, unity of purpose and commitment to service. The swearing-in ceremony, which marked the formal resolution of the leadership crisis
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu, has called on Cross Riverians to sustain unity and collective purpose as the surest pathway to shared prosperity, declaring that the state’s steady progress is the fruit of inclusive governance and deliberate collaboration. In his 2026 New Year message entitled: “Together, We
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu, has extended warm Christmas goodwill to Cross Riverians, the Christian faithful, and Nigerians across the country, urging citizens to see the season as a time for love, reflection, and renewed commitment to peace and shared humanity. In his Christmas message released by
Six and a half decades ago, a nation, Nigeria, was born not just out of the stroke of a pen or the lowering of the British flag, but out of the deep yearning of a people destined for greatness. According to history, on October 1, 1960, Nigeria stood tall, clothed in the dreams of her
By Fortune Erim The Commissioner for Education in Cross River State, Dr. Stephen Odey has advocated for unity in Yache, Yala Local Government Area. He made the request during the Yache New Yam Festival, held at Rural Achuora Uchu-Yache house, where he said there are no two paths to unity that are being maintained in
By Godwin Otang The Ikot Ansa Community in Calabar Municipal Local Government Area of Cross River State has resolved to peaceful co-existence and unity among others for the development of the community in line with modern-day trends. The community at the annual cultural symposium with the theme: “sustainable development and traditional institutions in the 21st
Text of speech delivered by the Governor of Cross River State on the occasion of Nigeria’s 52nd Independence Anniversary. On this day every year, we are compelled by pride in our nation and a true sense of citizenship to celebrate the 1st of October as arguably the most important day in our national history. We