The Assemblies of God Church (AGG) has suspended Reverend Linus Ijigu as Ogoja District Superintendent over alleged misappropriation of funds and intimidation of colleagues. The Ogoja district comprises three local government areas in Cross River State: Ogoja, Yala and Bekwarra. According to CrossRiverWatch, Reverend Ijigu whose suspension will last for about five years, was also…
There is an impending nationwide strike looming around the corner following the arrest of Comrade Joe Ajaero, President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), by the Department of State Security (DSS) on Monday in Abuja. According to Reuters, the arrest follows Ajaero’s criticism of the government’s recent 39% hike in petrol prices and his threat to…
The Cross River State Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), His Youthfulness Obol Comr. Emmanuel Olayi, has revealed his administration’s readiness to make the chapter of the Council entrepreneurial for wealth creation for young people. The youth boss whom during his thanksgiving service held at his home church, St. Peter’s Catholic Church,…
Another mother has abandoned her newborn baby in a dustbin in Calabar, Cross River State. The unidentified mother, CONVERSEER gathered abandoned the baby in a waste bin by Ekoson Bustop, 8 Miles, Calabar Municipality. According to sources, the newborn, who was already dead, was discovered by a good Samaritan on Sunday morning. According to background…
In a move to stimulate economic rejuvenation and employment opportunities, the Cross River State Government (CRSG) has opened bidding for the privatisation of four state-owned industrial assets that have been moribund for years now. According to a statement by Governor Bassey Otu’s spokesperson, Nsa Gill, on Sunday, these assets include the Boki and Nsadop Oil…
A total of 32,341 persons applied for the ongoing 2024 Cross River State Civil Service employment recruitment exercise. This was disclosed by the Commission on Friday after the closure of the application portal. Accordingly, the 32,341 persons applied for 500 positions in the main service, out of which 17,348 are females and 14,977 are males….
