By Frank Ulom Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has approved the appointment of 107, including one commissioner, seven Director-Generals (DGs), 38 Directors, 30 SAs (Senior Special Advisers, Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, and Special Assistants) and 32 others, including Board Chairmen, Secretaries, and Members. The appointments were contained in a release signed by Linus…
By Frank Ulom Ken Egbas, a candidate in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) primary election for the Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency, has accused his rival of attempting to fraudulently alter the outcome of the party’s primary election held on May 29, 2026. In a statement issued on Friday, Egbas claimed he emerged winner of the primary…
By Frank Ulom The Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2027 election in Cross River State, Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong, has called on citizens to take their destiny in their hands by voting a competent person that would change the present narrative in the state. In his Democracy Day message made…
TEXT OF PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU’S DEMOCRACY DAY ADDRESS ON FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026 h Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of power, and resolved disagreements in courtrooms and legislative chambers—not…
By Frank Ulom The Cross River State Consultative Forum (CRSCF) has accused former Cross River State APC Chairman and current PDP deputy governorship candidate, Barr. Alphonsus Ogar Eba, of political inconsistency, citing his past endorsements of Governor Bassey Otu and his recent criticisms of the administration, is accused of political inconsistency. In a statement issued…
By Frank Ulom The Government of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has summoned traditional leaders and political leaders from Yakurr Local Government Area for an emergency meeting over the communal clash between Ugep and Idomi communities that has claimed the deaths of many and loss of properties. According to a public service announcement by…
