By Daniel Agbor In a concerted effort to bolster Cross River State’s infrastructural development agenda, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), under the astute leadership of the Cross River State Representative, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, has been instrumental in cushioning and supporting the state’s drive. This partnership aims to address the needs of the people…
By Itam Offor Cross River Lawmakers have confirmed Governor Bassey Otu’s nominees for appointment as Chairman and Commissioners of the State House of Assembly Service Commission. Those confirmed were; Hon. Victor Okon as Chairman, Barr. Leonard Anyogo as Commissioner 1, Mr Ayamba Akanya Asigbe as Commissioner 2, Mrs Mary Eraye as Commissioner 3, and Mr…
Cross River State workers have commended Governor Bassey for increasing the minimum living wage from the stipulated N30,000 to N40,000 for public and civil servants. In their profound gratitude on Monday in Calabar, the workers the increment is a relief amidst the current economic challenges plaguing the country. They appealed to the Governor to make…
The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has disengaged Home-Grown School Feeding Programme vendors in the state. According to a press release signed by Mr Nsa Gill, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on 3rd May 2024, the dismissed vendors are old vendors from 2016 to 2023. The Governor thanked the old vendors…
By Mahnoor Mahar In an unprecedented year for elections in Africa, the increasing use of digital disinformation poses a rising threat to democracy across the continent, researchers warn today. New evidence shows that politicians have been undertaking increasingly sophisticated digital disinformation campaigns. Designed to intentionally disseminate false information on platforms such as Facebook and X,…
