FRSC Reacts As Calabar – Itu Crash Kills Four
Fresh details have emerged over Thursday night’s fatal crash along the Calabar–Itu Highway, with authorities now confirming that four persons, including three students and a staff member of the University of Cross River State, lost their lives in the accident.
2027: Onor Picks PDP Presidential Nomination Form
Sandy Onor, the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State, has reportedly obtained the party’s presidential nomination form, indicating early interest in the 2027 general election.
Edo Announces Release Of N2b For Outstanding Salary, Pension Arrears
The governor, represented by his deputy, Dennis Idahosa said he also increased the minimum wage in the state to N75,000, with the creation of over 10,000 jobs since assumption of office in Nov. 2024.
“I Felt I Was Not Forgotten” – A Journalist’s Long Road Back
Nearly two years after a devastating accident left him fighting for his life, veteran broadcaster Peter Okon is learning to smile again. Once a familiar voice on the airwaves at the Cross River State Broadcasting Corporation, Okon now lives a quieter life, one marked by recovery, reflection, and a renewed sense of belonging.
Questions Trail 1,000 Homes Launch As Govt Unveils Worker Reforms In C’River
The Cross River State Government has announced a sweeping set of projects and reforms aimed at improving civil service welfare, but key details surrounding funding, access, and timelines remain unclear.
Workers’ Day Message Sparks Debate As Labour Demands Action In Cross River
However, labour observers and workers say the message falls short of addressing pressing economic and welfare challenges, including rising living costs, irregular income conditions, and limited workplace support systems.
Who Is Failing Cross River? Explosions, Blackouts, Floods – NUJ Raises Alarm
In a communiqué released at the end of its April Congress in Calabar, the union highlighted a growing list of concerns ranging from the return of commercial motorcycles to the proliferation of illegal gas outlets, persistent power outages, and environmental neglect.
Flood Threat Looms Over C’River As Experts Question State Readiness
The Cross River State Government, through Commissioner for Information and Orientation Dr Erasmus Ekpang, has urged residents to take precautionary measures, including clearing drainage systems and avoiding flood-prone areas.
C’River Records 80 GBV In Six Months As Police Accused Of Extortion In Rape Cases
Beyond the statistics, stakeholders highlighted systemic challenges undermining the fight against GBV, including extortion by some police officers and the widespread practice of settling rape and defilement cases out of court.
Women Groups Seek Stronger Laws, Funding For Survivors Protection Systems
Receiving the delegation, the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, acknowledged the growing concerns and reaffirmed government commitment to gender-responsive policies under the Renewed Hope Agenda.