By Favour Adinya The Cross River State Police Command has reaffirmed the indefinite suspension of social-cultural group – Nkot Mbok masquerade organization, following an indefinite suspension placed on them to display masquerades by the state government. Commissioner of Police, CP Gyogon Augustine Grimah, said it is important to adhere strictly to the order amid reports
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Cross River State Government has restated its regulations on refuse disposal in the state, especially within the Calabar metropolis, warning residents to adhere to the designated disposal hours or face penalties. According to a release by Ekpenyong Akiba, Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on Special Duties, said
By Godwin Ajom The Government of Cross River State, has warned youths in the State against joining the proposed planned nationwide protest against hardship and bad governance. Nigerians are expressing displeasure against the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which they noted has brought untold hardship, inflation, devaluation of the Naira, cost of living, and
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has warned residents of the State against burning tyres on major roads in Calabar metropolis before, during, and after crossing over to the year 2024. In a press release signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Emmmanuel Ogbeche, noted that
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Executive Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has reiterated the ban on Okada and asked vandals to be warned. The warning was contained in a press release signed by Emmanuel Ogbeche, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor dated 11th November 2023. The government said it frowns
By Vincent Yusuf, Daily Trust The Federal Government has officially confirmed the first case of anthrax in the country. A statement released by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Monday signed by Dr. Columba T. Vakuru, Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria, said animals showing signs of a possible case of anthrax on a
By Dayo Oyewo, Punch Newspaper Nigerians have been advised to stop consuming hides (ponmo), smoked meat, and bush meat due to the outbreak of anthrax in some neighboring countries. The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development gave the caution on Monday in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Listen To The Report As the All Progressive Congress, APC, is set to hold its primaries across the country, the Cross River chapter has warned non delegates and observers to stay clear of the venue. In an announcement made by the party through its State Publicity Secretary, Erasmus Ekpang noted that “accreditation