The Women’s Voice and Leadership Nigeria (WVL-N) Project officially closed out in Cross River after five years of activities in the state to empower and support women in different thematic areas. The Close-Out and Dissemination Ceremony which took place in Calabar International Conference Centre (CICC), on Tuesday, had the theme: “Five Years of Impact in…
Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court sitting in Calabar has convicted and sentenced six internet fraudsters to six months imprisonment each for criminal impersonation, love scam and identity theft. The convicts are: Chibo Udoka (aka Zxoya Andric, Kelly Rose, Chimata Harry), John Inimfon Okpokpo (Grace Boar), Emediong Ekerete Bassey (aka Thiwe Ploka), Otu…
Cross River State Governor, Senator (Prince) Bassey Otu, has warned traditional rulers in the state against deviating from lay down rules. Otu stated this on Tuesday, 16th July 2024, during the inauguration of the Cross River State Traditional Rulers’ Council Chairman, His Royal Majesty, Ovai Solomon Osim Edward, Paramount Ruler of Abi Local Government Area,…
Assoc. Prof. Mike Ushie has resigned as the Chairman of the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) after six years. Ushie disclosed this on Wednesday, 17th July 2024, via a letter (Our Ref: CROSIEC/2023/LGE/VOL.I) addressed to the State Governor (Senator Bassey Otu) through the Secretary to the State Government (Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh). According to…
Gov Bassey Otu (2nd L) inspecting facilities at Calapharm. By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State-owned pharmaceutical company, Calapharm, will commence production in September this year. The State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, according to the press release from his Chief Press Secretary, Nsa Gill on Tuesday, inspected the project where the management there told him…
