By Archibong Emmanuel Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, on May Day 2026, highlighted some reforms for workers in the state, including employment, payment of gratuity, minimum wage adjustments and most recently, addressing local government employment concerns, assuring that committees have been set up to review and provide recommendations. Despite acknowledging some progress, labour…
By Frank Ulom The Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, CP Rashid Afegbua, on Thursday, hosted the newly posted Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Prof. George Yomere, during a courtesy visit to the Command Headquarters in Calabar. The REC, accompanied by members of his team, stated that the visit was aimed at familiarising himself with…
Construction of the 64-seat passenger and cargo vessel being constructed by the Nigerian Navy at the Naval Shipyard in Port Harcourt, Rivers State for the Akwa Ibom state government will be ready in June. The project which is Governor Umo Eno’s promise to develop and expand marine transportation for the benefit of the people of…
By Odey Ojeka Two Nigeria Police officers have been arrested and taken into custody after being found with firearms and ammunition in connection with the crisis in Ugep and Idomi in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State. Community members alleged that the officers were supplying weapons to one of the communities, further fueling…
By Odey Ojeka Troops of the Nigerian Army have been deployed to Ugep and Idomi communities in Yakurr LGA to restore peace and prevent further escalation of the renewed communal crisis. On ground, the soldiers are engaging both communities, urging residents to lay down their weapons and avoid confrontation with security personnel. “We are here…
