Calabar, Nigeria – The $350 million Grand Litora Railway project, aimed at connecting all major cities in Cross River State, Nigeria, achieved a significant milestone with the unveiling of the topographical mapping for the initial 104km Calabar-Ugep route. The presentation occurred on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Tinapa Free Zone Resort, underscoring Cross River State’s…
Calabar, Nigeria – The Cross River State Governor, Apostle Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has pledged his administration’s support for the Tinkoriko Calabar Heritage, a sociocultural event that promotes unity and cultural heritage among youths in the state. The Governor made the pledge on Monday, January 1, during the Tinkoriko rally held along major streets in…
Calabar, Nigeria – In the exercise of his prerogative of mercy, Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has granted unconditional pardon pursuant to Section 212 (1) (a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (Amended) to 45 convicts with minor offences. The Governor’s action, in the spirit of the…
Calabar, Nigeria – Cross River State Governor, Prince Bassey Edet Otu, extends his condolences to his Kwara State counterpart, Malam AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq CON, over the death of his Chief of Staff, Alhaji Abdukadir Mahe. Governor Otu while commiserating with the Government and people of Kwara State on what he described as an irreparable loss, explained…
Calabar, Nigeria – Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has signed the “Budget of Sustainable Growth” for 2025, amounting to N538.5 billion, into law. This significant move underscores the administration’s commitment to sustainable development, with a focus on infrastructure as a key driver of economic growth and improved living standards. The Governor approved…
Calabar, Nigeria – The Governor of Cross River State, Apostle Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has scheduled a meeting with the aspirants in the just concluded Local Government Election in the state. Converseer reports that that some of the aspirants, especially members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), were not happy with the selection process…
Calabar, Nigeria – Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State on Friday welcomed the Chinese Consul General, Ms Yan Yuqing, in his office in Calabar, where he called for enhanced Chinese investment in the state. The Consul General, accompanied by her team, presented anti-malaria drugs worth N35 million to support the state’s healthcare efforts….
Calabar, Nigeria – In a bid to strengthen security and foster collaboration among law enforcement agencies, the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has embarked on the rehabilitation of structures and construction of roads across all security commands within the state. This significant move reflects the administration’s commitment to enhancing security infrastructure to…
By Asuquo Cletus Calabar, Nigeria – The Cross River State Indigenous Gospel Ministers Forum has held its second edition of the State Thanksgiving Service. The well-attended service which took place on Saturday in Calabar, the State capital, brought together people from diverse backgrounds to thank God for His grace and blessings upon the State. The…
Bekwarra, Cross River – The Ada Bekwarra, Hon. Signor Omang, has commended Governor Bassey Otu for restoring electricity in the Local Government Area after 15 years of wallowing in darkness. The revered monarch who gave the commendation when the Think Cross River group led by Mr Edem Darlington visited him at his hometown at Gakem,…
