By Frank Ulom A political pressure group, CODE 888, has formally endorsed the re-election bid of Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, and his deputy, Dr Peter Odey, unveiling its “Complete The 8” campaign to advocate the continuation of the state’s long-standing power rotation arrangement. The endorsement was disclosed on Thursday in Calabar by…
Governor Bassey Otu has described the Bridge Leadership Foundation as one of Cross River State’s most impactful investments in human capital, commending its Founder and former Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke, for sustaining a vision that has transformed more than 200,000 young people through leadership development, mentorship and employability programmes over the past 15 years. The…
By John Offiong In every democracy, criticism is not only inevitable but also necessary. Every responsible government requires the voices of critics to identify shortcomings, improve policies, and ensure that governance remains responsive to the aspirations of the people. Constructive criticism strengthens democracy because it keeps leaders accountable. However, there is a clear distinction between…
Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has approved funding for the completion of a kidney dialysis centre at the General Hospital, Ogoja, in a significant move to improve access to specialist healthcare services for residents of the state’s northern senatorial district. The approval is expected to bridge a critical gap in renal healthcare by bringing…
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State, Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong, has accused the administration of Governor Bassey Otu of deploying tax authorities to target his university, alleging it is the latest move in a wider clampdown on the opposition. Sir Jarvis, founder of Arthur Jarvis University, the first…
By Frank Ulom The Chairman of the Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC), Cross River State Chapter, Comrade Francis Finian Offionor, has responded to the recent remarks by the immediate past Cross River State Chairman of APC and current Deputy Governorship Candidate of PDP, Alphonsus Ogar Eba, calling on the State Government to constitute a probe panel…
