By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Governor Bassey Otu has met with the Chairmen of the 18 Local Government Councils of Cross River State in a strategic session aimed at strengthening security, enhancing citizens’ welfare and assessing the progress of his People-First administration as the year draws to an end. Speaking during a recent meeting
By Kelvin ololo The National Pension Commission (PENCOM) has assured Police Retirees in the South-South Zone of the federal government’s commitment and effort in ensuring that retirees are paid 100 percent of their gratuities and 75 to 100 percent monthly pensions. The assurance which breezes hope to the plight of the retired service men was
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Police retirees in Cross River State, on Monday July 21, 2025 staged a peaceful protest to press home their demands. The retired police officers converged at millennium park, Calabar at 10am to protest for radical police reforms. Watch video below: Areas they demand for reform include Police Pension Scheme, proper welfare package,
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Government of Cross River State under the leadership of Governor Bassey Otu has pledged continued support for workers welfare, dignity, and advancement in the state. Speaking through his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, at the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration held at the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar, the
By Godwin Ajom The Magistrates Association of Nigeria (MAN), Cross River State chapter, has resolved to embark on an indefinite industrial action in the next 7 days, due to what the association describes as the failure of the government to affect the promotion of Magistrates since 2015. Poor welfare of Magistrates, lack of official vehicles
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Minister of Interior, Honourable Olabunmi Tunji-Ojo has ordered for an investigation into CrossRiverWatch’s revelations about the poor feeding and welfare of inmates in Afokang Prison, Calabar, Cross River State. The Minister stated this in a release made available by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Babatunde Alao expressing that the
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu has lauded the House Committee on Judiciary for their remarkable efforts and achievement in advancing welfare and funding for the Judiciary. The event was conducted at his office, Dan Archibong Lodge on Wednesday, when members of the House of Reps Committee on
By Vanguard Newspaper Mr. Monday Ogbodum, Chairman of the Cross River chapter of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), disclosed that no civil servant in the state was promoted by Sen. Ben Ayade-led administration in the last seven years. Ogbodum spoke with newsmen on Thursday in Calabar on a wide range of issues as it affected