Governor Bassey Edet Otu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to security in Cross River State by renaming the state’s joint security outfit from Operation Akpakwu to Operation Okwok and equipping it with 30 operational vehicles. This marks the first phase of a larger plan to deploy a total of 100 vehicles to enhance security operations…
In what could be described as attempting the impossible, Hon. Theresa Akwaji Ushie, the Executive Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Area has placed Bekwarra on a speed lane for total transformation. Poised to make a difference and set a standard beyond the usual, Hon. Theresa has defied all odds to make a loud statement loud…
The Office of Hon. Eyo Bassey (Empowerment Chairman), Member representing Bakassi State Constituency in the 10th Cross River State House of Assembly (CRSHA), has issued a strong rebuttal to recent allegations linking him to the sponsorship of the Indigenous Displaced People of Bakassi Communities (IDPBC), describing the allegations, which have been circulating in some quarters,…
Cross River State has reached a historic milestone as its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) surged to N46 billion. Speaking at the inauguration of the newly renovated Calabar 1 tax office along IBB Way in Calabar, Governor Bassey Otu credited the achievement to strategic reforms and the effective use of technology. “We collect taxes in a…
In a flurry of legislative activity, the Senate and House of Representatives have put forward a series of proposals aimed at addressing key economic, security, and regulatory challenges as the nation gears up for the 2025 budget. The Senate has taken the lead on economic revitalisation by requesting a special intervention fund of ₦10 billion…
CALABAR – The Niger Delta Activists Forum (NDAF) has publicly declared Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong persona non grata, accusing him of interfering with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) board’s operations and diverting ₦100 million in social security funds meant for Cross River State youths. According to the forum’s statement, the ₦100 million fund—originally earmarked for…
IKOM – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ward Exco and Stakeholders of Olulumo Ward in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State have passed a ‘Vote of Confidence’ on the National Woman Leader of the party, Hon. (Mrs) Amina Darasimi Bryhm. The party further charged members of the party to rally behind Amina, who…
CALABAR – As part of efforts to deepen grassroots development, Governor Bassey Otu has unveiled plans to establish Ward Development Committees across all 196 wards in Cross River State. This initiative aims to ensure that government projects and policies effectively reach the grassroots, with oversight from local government legislators to enhance transparency and accountability. Speaking…
YAKURR – Hon. Cyril Omini, the representative for Yakurr 1 State Constituency and Chair of the Finance and Appropriation Committee in the Cross River State House of Assembly, has allocated ₦10 million to cover application and registration expenses for prospective candidates in his constituency ahead of the 2025 Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examinations….
CALABAR – The Cross River State Good Governance and Transparency Initiative (CRSGGTI) has issued a strongly worded statement condemning the actions of Mr Godwin Akpama, the Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on Intelligence. The group accused Mr Akpama of gross misconduct, including blackmail, extortion, misuse of office, and undermining the principles of good governance…
