A group of observers in Cross River State have come out to say that no rational government in the 21st century will award a contract up to the tune of five billion naira (N5bn) without budgeting for it. This is in response to Governor Bassey Otu’s statement on Sept. 8, 2023, during a press briefing…
In a remarkable display of commitment to both his education and his home state, Ntoe A., a promising young military student proudly representing Cross River State, visited the esteemed office of Bishop Hon. Dr Margaret M. Ene-Ita, the Commissioner for Social Welfare and Community Development in Cross River State. Currently enrolled at the renowned Nigerian…
By Ukongikwen Adie The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Otu has assured the Judiciary of his administration’s commitment to put an end to the many challenges within the sector in the State. Governor Otu made this known at the official opening of the 2023/2024 Legal Year held at St. Bernard Catholic Church,…
Parents in Calabar, Cross River capital have ascribed the low turnout on resumption day in schools to the present economic realities in the nation. Some of the parents who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in interviews on Monday (Sept. 18) in Calabar said the situation was a perfect reflection of the hardship…
The long-standing communal clash between the neighbouring Ugaga and Igbekurekor communities in Yala Local Government Area of Criss River State has come to an end as they formally agreed to embrace peace and harmony. The successful mediation efforts were spearheaded by Hon. Brian Odey, member representing Yala I State Constituency in the Cross River State…
