CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has unveiled ‘Traces of Time’ as the theme for the 2025 Carnival Calabar, marking its 20 years of existence. The unveiling was held on Thursday at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, This year marks the 20th anniversary of the renowned carnival that prides itself on being…
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has officially inaugurated the Cross River State Diaspora Commission (CRIDCOM) in a significant step to engage Cross Riverians abroad in state policies and development projects. Speaking during the inauguration on Tuesday in his temporary office in Calabar, Governor Otu emphasised the critical role…
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – In a major move to improve the ease of doing business and land administration in Cross River State, Governor Bassey Edet Otu has announced the full digitalisation and fast-tracking of the Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) issuance process. Governor Otu made this achievement public on Monday during a courtesy and presentation visit by…
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor Bassey Edet Otu has signed three significant laws aimed at improving infrastructure, regulating the gaming industry, and enhancing social welfare in the state. The newly assented laws include the Cross River State Road Maintenance Agency (Amendment) Law, 2025, the Cross River State Lotteries and Gaming Agency Law, 2025,…
CALABAR – The neighbours of Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, have been in darkness for six months due to a faulty transformer. According to the residents of Ekorinim, Calabar, especially those living around the Governor’s house, the last time they saw electricity was in November 2024. Efforts have been made by the residents,…
A SOLIDARITY MESSAGE FROM HIS EXCELLENCY, SENATOR (PRINCE) BASSEY EDET OTU, GOVERNOR OF CROSS RIVER STATE, ON THE COMMEMORATION OF WORKERS’ DAY PROTOCOL: My dear brothers and sisters in labour, On this glorious day, when the first sun of May rises with golden splendour over the lush hills and tranquil waters of our beloved Cross River State, I…
CALABAR – In a renewed push for transparency, accountability, and responsible governance, the Cross River State Government has issued a directive to all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to submit a comprehensive list of government-owned assets and properties under their custody on or before May 23, 2025.
CALABAR – Raphael Adoga Morphy, Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on Projects and Programmes Monitoring and Evaluation, has reassured Cross Riverians that every project initiated by past and present administrations will reach completion under Governor Otu’s leadership. Morphy, speaking during a site inspection of key road and airport works alongside the Director of Civil…
CALABAR – Cross River State has introduced a new but flamboyant event tagged ‘Carnival Parade of Thanksgiving and Festival of Praise’ which brought the state capital, Calabar, to a standstill. The maiden event was flagged off by the State Governor, Apostle (Senator) Bassey Otu, on Easter Monday (21 April 2025), with thousands flooding the streets…
CALABAR – The saying, ‘Education is the bedrock of the nation’ does not apply to the students of Government Secondary School Atu in Calabar, Cross River State, as over 312 students sit on the floor daily to study. This was disclosed in a report by a civic technology platform, MonITNG, which also stated that the…