Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has laid a N15 billion three-layer interchange bridge at Kofar Dan’agundi in the Kano metropolis as part of the vision to enhance traffic flow in the ancient city. The governor who visited the project site on Sunday in the company of some cabinet members, affirmed his administration’s eyesight to transform the…
By Ukorebi Esien Yahaya Adoza Bello CON born 18 June 1975 is a Nigerian businessman and politician who served as the governor of Kogi State from 2016 to 2024. A member of the All Progressives Congress, Bello was the youngest governor in Nigeria throughout his term in office. Born in Okene, Bello studied accounting and…
Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has expressed his administration’s preparedness to partner with the National Population Commission (NPC) to get proper demographic data and other vital state statistics. The Governor, who made the revelation Thursday while receiving the Federal Commissioner for Cross River in the National Population Commission, Rt. Hon. Alex Ukam, in his…
…pledges support to ensure success of Federal Housing project Governor Bassey Otu has promised unwavering support for the Federal Government’s housing initiative being implemented nationwide, including in Cross River State. Speaking at the weekend, during a meeting with the management team of the Federal Housing Authority, led by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Hon. Oyetunde…
By Joe Udo Simon Ekpa, self-acclaimed Prime Minister of Biafra Republic Government In-Exile (BRGIE), has countered the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on a date for sit-at-home in honour of slayed Biafran heroes of the 1967-1970 Civil War in Nigeria. According to a statement signed by Ekpa on Sunday, he disclosed that sit-at-home in Biafra…
…commends the Governor for increasing minimum wage to N40,000 By Frank Ulom The Trade Union Congress (TUC), Cross River State Council, has expressed its satisfaction with the state government’s achievements under the leadership of Senator Prince Bassey Otu, who they refer to as the “People’s First’ Governor, within the first 11 months in office. The…
By Our Reporter The Cross River State House of Assembly (CRSHA) has passed into law, the State Fire Service Bill 2024. The new Law is an amendment of the existing Cross River State Fire Service Law of 2004. According to a report presented by the Chairman, House Committee on Environmental Matters and Member Representing Yala…
By Solomon Ugo Cross River State Commissioner For International Donor Coordination, Dr Hippolatus Lukpata on Thursday, congratulated Professor Veronica Ebi Odey on her recent confirmation as a full Professor at the University of Calabar (UNICAL). The University’s Senate at the end of its meeting on Thursday, 2nd May 2024, approved the confirmation of Professor Veronica…
By Frank Ulom Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has suspended the Cocoa Allocation Taskforce and Surveillance Team. The Governor also suspended further payments of government lease fees in the concerned area. According to a press release signed by Mr Nsa Gill, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on Thursday, 2nd May 2024, the…
By Frank Ulom The Representative of Cross River State at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, has assured workers of his unwavering support as he admonished them to put their best in the growth and development of the state. Duke stated this in a press statement on Wednesday, 1st May,…
