…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,…
GOODWILL MESSAGE BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR OF CROSS RIVER STATE – SENATOR (PRINCE) BASSEY E. OTU ON THE OCCASION OF THE 2024 WORKERS’ DAY, 1ST MAY 2024. PROTOCOL: I count it all joy and expression of goodwill and solidarity with the workers of Cross River State in the commemoration of the 2024 International Labour…
President Bola Tinubu heartily congratulates Nigerian workers on the auspicious occasion of Workers’ Day held annually to celebrate the lifeblood of our country. The President salutes Nigerian workers for their fidelity to the peace, progress, and development of the nation evident in their tireless efforts and patriotic zeal to keep the national engine running. President…
…appeals for patience over gratuity backlog By Our Reporter Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has announced a new minimum wage of N40,000 for the state workers, saying that the new wage implementation aligns with the realities of the time in the state rather than sentiments. In his words, “Owing to the peculiarity of…
