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April 18, 2024

Cross River State Overhauls Public Service Rules: Committee Set For 90-Day Review

617 This 21-member committee brings together a diverse range of expertise. By Archibong Jeremiah In a move aimed at strengthening efficiency and transparency, the Cross River State government has established a committee to review the state’s public/civil service rules. The committee, announced by the Office of the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, will be […]

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April 17, 2024

Sports Minister, Aide Hosted In Grand Style By Ukalu Communities

349 He announced the donation of a parcel of land, cows, and yams to the Minister on behalf of the communities. By Our Reporter Three Ukalu communities in Obudu local government area of Cross River State, comprising of Ukpe, Alege, and Ubang hosted the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, and his […]

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April 17, 2024

Cross River Governor Seduces Diplomats And Development Partners, Presents Reform Strategies

499 “We have completely keyed into the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aligning it with our administration’s People’s First Agenda…” By Government House Press Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has presented his administration’s reform strategies, actions, and economic indices to a gathering of diplomats, policymakers, and investment drivers to attract and create more […]

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April 15, 2024

Governor Bassey Otu Advocates Healthier Communal Ties, Charges Traditional Leaders On Peace-Keeping

489 The Royal Father drew the attention of the governor to teething challenges bothering the area. By Government House Reporter Cross River state governor, Senator Bassey Otu has called on traditional and opinion leaders of Yala local government area in the state to foster healthier communal ties, peaceful coexistence, and good neighborliness as his administration […]

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April 14, 2024

EFCC Uncovers Fraudulent Activities Related To COVID-19 Funds, World Bank Loans, And Abacha Loot

499 In addition, the EFCC has recovered a total of N32.7 billion and $445,000 in the ongoing investigation. By Archibong Jeremiah Reports from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have revealed that investigations into financial misappropriation at the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs are still ongoing, with no officials having been cleared of any wrongdoing […]

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April 11, 2024

Governments Urged To Prioritize Support For Street Children On International Day For Street Children 2024

513 It maintained that creating a safe and supportive environment for children living in street situations is essential. By Archibong Jeremiah In observance of the 2024 International Day for Street Children, marked every year on April 12th, the Basic Rights Counsel Initiative and The Coalition of Youth Serving NGOs and Individuals have called on governments […]

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April 9, 2024

Birthday Wishes To My Boss, Rt. Hon. Hilary Bisong BY ANDY MBA UKWENI

536 Only the brave break limits. You are a leading light, and the stars can only be your starting point.  On this auspicious day of your birthday, I celebrate an audacious and unassuming achiever. As today makes a milestone in your journey on earth, the joy of your natal day is a testament to God’s […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
April 7, 2024

Building Bridges: CODE Engages Cross River State Officials To Advance FOI Domestication

472 The State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice praised the initiative and emphasized the importance of the bill being pressed for by CODE. By TheInvestigator Admin Connected Development (CODE) recently paid a strategic visit to the Cross River State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ededem C. Ani, Esq. to lobby for and ease […]

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April 7, 2024

Senate President Honored, Wife As Grand Ambassador By Catholic Diocese Of Ikot Ekpene

354 “We promised to remain true Ambassadors of the Diocese and to continue to do more for the body of Christ as long as we live.” By Archibong Jeremiah The Senate President of Nigeria, Sen. Godswill Akpabio alongside his wife, Unoma, attended the esteemed closing ceremony of the 60th Anniversary of the Catholic Diocese of […]

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April 7, 2024

Commissioner Clarifies Statements Amidst Media Controversy

1,215 He said: “There was no time in the course of my press briefing that I referred to former Governor Ben Ayade or his administration…”  By Ike Uchechukwu Cross River State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Hon. Pius Edet, has debunked media reports credited to him alleging that the immediate past governor, Prof. Ben Ayade […]

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April 6, 2024

Sen. Asuquo ‘SUKI’ Ekpenyong And Matters Arising BY SIMON UTSU

692 Governor Otu wields little influence in Abuja – he should make gaining inroads into Abuja his primary 1st term political strategy. In the past 48 hrs, I’ve stumbled on coordinated sponsored attacks on his person and works from several quarters. Even some political butterflies who think they’re Eagles have joined the fray. It’s disappointing […]

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April 6, 2024

Sports Ministry To Promote National Health And Wellness, Support Oil And Gas Industry Games

475 In line with these objectives, the Ministry is exploring initiatives to further promote sports and fitness awareness on a national scale.  By Diana-Mary Nsan The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has emphasized that increased involvement in sports has become expedient, as it will not only enhance individual health and fitness […]

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April 6, 2024

Political Turmoils: The Cold War In Cross River State BY OGAR EMMANUEL OKO

960 Trouble started when it was realized by the other Local Government Areas (LGAs) – Calabar South, Akamkpa, Biase, Bakassi, Akpabuyo, and Calabar Municipality – that both the governor and the senator hail from Odukpani. The Cold War was a period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union, led by Joseph Stalin and later Mikhail […]

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April 3, 2024

Governor Otu Denies Taking A Fresh Loan Since Inception 

454 By Government House Press Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has denied taking nor signing for any loan (domestic or foreign), since the inception of his administration on May 29, 2023, till date. The Governor’s reaction follows the misrepresentation of the figures presented on the spreadsheet of the Debt Management Office (DMO) and […]

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March 29, 2024

Cross River State’s Maiden Marathon To Proceed Despite Sanitation Exercise

827 Participants and organizers of the marathon will be given special clearance to move around during sanitation hours, which are between 6:00 am to 10:00 am. By Able Winnard The Cross River State government has announced that the scheduled maiden marathon event will still take place as planned this Saturday, March 30, 2024. The marathon […]

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March 28, 2024

Governor Otu’s APC Zonal Coordinator Appointment: Simply Not Enough BY INYALI PETER

468 In all honesty, Gov. Otu has done so much for the party in his ten months in government but has not gotten reciprocal treatment from both the party and the presidency. The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday announced the appointment of six governors as zonal coordinators of the party in the six geopolitical […]

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March 28, 2024

Defence HQ Declare 8 Wanted Over Killing Of Soldiers

510 The attack was on the 14th of March, 2024 at Okuoma community in Ugheli South local government area of Delta state. By TheInvestigator The Nigeria Defence headquarters has declared eight persons wanted over their alleged involvement in the killing of soldiers. The attack was on the 14th of March, 2024 at Okuoma community in […]

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March 21, 2024

Cross River State Executive Council Makes Progress On Infrastructure, Agriculture, And Security

676 By Archibong Jeremiah The 3rd meeting of the Cross River State Executive Council, held on March 20th, 2024, addressed key areas for development in the state. Governor Bassey Otu in his opening speech emphasized the administration’s commitment to improving the Boki East-West road, Yahe-Ebo-Izekwe-Wanokom-Wanikade-Benue border road, Oban road in Akamkpa as well as Adiabor-Odukpani-Itu […]

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Akwa Ibom , Breaking News , Governance
March 18, 2024

Inibehe Effiong Appeal Hearing Postponed

425 By Archibong Jeremiah Inibehe Effiong’s appeal hearing against his 2022 contempt of court conviction was postponed today, March 18th, 2024, at the Court of Appeal, Calabar Judicial Division. The reason for the postponement was due to circumstances beyond the control of the judges. Mr. Effiong, who is a lawyer himself, filed the appeal in […]

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Bayelsa , Breaking News , Governance
March 18, 2024

Army Troops Invade Bayelsa Community, Kill 11, Burn Houses

549 By Our Reporter Nigerian Army troops has allegedly killed 11 people and set houses at blaze on Monday morning in Igbomotoru community in the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The soldiers were said to arrive the community in five gunboats and razed three houses suspected to be the hideout of a […]

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March 18, 2024

Fidelity Partners Cross River In Agric, Infrastructural Development

500 Governor Bassey Otu said the state was ready to forge strategic partnership in key sectors of the state’s economy. By Agency Reporter The management of Fidelity Bank of Nigeria has expressed its readiness and commitment to partner Cross River State government in key areas of agriculture and infrastructural development. The bank, led by the […]

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March 15, 2024

Gov Otu Inaugurates Committee To Bolster Oil Palm, Cocoa, Coffee Value Chains

545 In her acceptance speech, the Chairman of the Committee, Prof. Susan Ohen, thanked the governor. By Government House Press Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, Tuesday, inaugurated a multi-stakeholder committee to draw up a development framework for the optimization of oil palm, cocoa, and coffee value chains in the state. Inaugurating the committee, […]

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March 14, 2024

Gov Otu Receives Report On Cross River State Soil Mapping, Fertility Survey

585 Says major reforms are ongoing in agric sector By Government House Press Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has disclosed that  his administration is driving a major reform in the agriculture sub-  sector of the state. Governor Otu who spoke in his office Wednesday, when he received the report of the committee set […]

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March 11, 2024

Gov Otu Suspends Civil Service Chief After Investigation Reveals Corruption

1,638 It came thirty-nine days after TheInvestigator published an indicting investigation revealing a large-scale procurement breach. By Archibong Jeremiah In a move likely to raise eyebrows, Cross River State Governor Sen. Bassey Edet Otu announced the suspension of Mr. Uko Jonathan Inaku as Chairman of the Civil Service Commission. The governor’s office did not provide […]

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March 7, 2024

Gov Bassey Otu Approves More Appointment

700 The new appointees were charged to be good ambassadors to their communities by the Governor.  By Archibong Jeremiah The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has approved the appointed members of Urban Development Authority. He also appointed liaison officers for each of the state constituencies. The new appointees were charged to be […]

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March 5, 2024

Cross River State Governor Approves Board, Agency Appointments, 31 SAs And PAs

1,302 This announcement, made by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Ogbeche came shortly after the appointment of 38 Special Advisers. By Christiana Ofem In a recent move, Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu has approved the appointments of several individuals to various boards and agencies within the state government.  This announcement, […]

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March 5, 2024

BREAKING: Governor Bassey Otu Appoints 38 Special Advisers

956 It was announced in a press release with reference number GO/PRESS/012/VOL.I V/43, dated 5th of March 2024 and signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Ogbeche. By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Governor, His Excellency Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the appointment of 38 Special Advisers. It was announced in a […]

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March 2, 2024

Politics: “I Am Alone,” Cross River Assemblywoman Cries

663 Hon. Rita Ayim, who represented the Ogoja State Constituency, and Mrs. Cynthia Nkasi who fought to be APC candidate for Yala 2 State Constituency for the 2023 polls lend their voices to the cry of Hon. Mercy Akpama. By Archibong Jeremiah The member representing Yakurr 2 state constituency in the Cross River State House […]

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February 28, 2024

Gov Otu Charge Queen Manyi To Be A Good Ambassador Of Cross River State, Pledge Support

676 The Akamkpa daughter shared some of her past activities within and outside Cross River State. By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River Governor, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu has encouraged Queen Manyi Affangha, Face of Culture Africa 2022/2023 to continue being a good ambassador of the State. Sen. Otu made the call during a courtesy from […]

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February 27, 2024

Protest: Gov. Otu Seeks NLC’s Support On Bloated Wage Bill

543 Conveying Labour’s concerns, Cross River State NLC Chairman, Comrade Gregory Olayi, said the are protesting over the stark economic realities. By Agency Reporter Governor Bassey Otu has called on the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, in Cross River State to support the government’s effort towards sanitizing the state civil service, which has been blighted by […]

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