Cross River State Governor Bassey Edet Otu has on Monday, July 27, 2026, inaugurated Mr Dodeye Ikpi Arikpo as Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, and Chief Obi Afor Ayuk as Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture. Governor Otu also reshuffled the State Executive Council, redeploying key commissioners and making fresh appointments to strengthen…
By Itam Offor The Cross River State House of Assembly today screened and confirmed Mr. Dodeye Ikpi Arikpo for appointment as Commissioner and Member of the Cross River State Executive Council, following the consideration of a request transmitted to the House by the Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu. The screening and confirmation took place…
By Frank Ulom Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has appointed a commissioner designate, Director-General and Senior Special Adviser, to add to his enormous cabinet. According to a press release dated July 25, 2026, and signed by Linus Obogo, Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, the appointments…
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has set up a National Campaign Council made up of highly placed members to storm Osun State for the governorship elections slated for August 16, 2026. The council has among others Senate President, Godswill Akpabio; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; governor of Imo State and Chairman…
National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on President Bola Tinubu to consider stepping down, declaring that the country was being led “nowhere” under the current administration, while pledging that if elected in 2027, he would serve only a single four-year term. Speaking in a wide-ranging interview covering the economy, insecurity, coalition…
Panic gripped the Oko community in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State late Sunday after a student hostel reportedly collapsed, leaving several occupants feared trapped beneath the rubble. Eyewitnesses said a loud bang was heard moments before the multi-storey building gave way, sending students and residents rushing to the scene in confusion and…
