New Building Rules, Electric Buses, Green Corps Top Otu’s Climate Reform Agenda
Governor Bassey Edet Otu, has unveiled a sweeping package of climate and urban development reforms that will introduce mandatory green building standards, deploy electric mass transit buses, and create 1,000 jobs through a newly established Green Corps as part of efforts to build a more resilient Cross River State.
World Cup 2026: Major Shake-Up As FIFA Introduces Eight New Rules
FIFA Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina said the amendments were designed to “tackle discrimination, eliminate time-wasting, heighten match tempo, and significantly improve the overall experience for both players and fans.”
Alleged Harassment Of Motorists In Calabar, NUJ Demands Investigation
The Cross River State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called for an investigation into the activities of transport regulatory agencies in the state, accusing them of allegedly harassing motorists and transport operators under the guise of revenue generation.
Court Remands Suspect As GADA Pushes Justice For Seven-Year-Old Survivor
Amid growing concerns over a surge in rape and gender-based violence (GBV) cases in Cross River State, Gender and Development Action (GADA) has secured court action in an alleged child rape case involving a seven-year-old girl, reinforcing efforts to strengthen justice delivery for survivors.
Organized Labour Orders Workers To Boycott Verification Exercise In Calabar
Organized Labour in Cross River State has directed workers to immediately withdraw from the ongoing online audit and verification exercise being conducted for civil and public servants, citing concerns over the alleged inclusion of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) without prior consultation.
Children’s Day Chaos: Edo Police Nab Three Bouncers, Vendor Over Pepper Spray Incident
According to the police, the pepper spray was discharged inside the stadium on May 27, causing panic among school children, parents, teachers, and guests at the event.
APC Deputy National Treasurer, Former Governor’s Aide Endorse Otu’s Three-Year Performance
Influential stakeholders and political figures from Cross River State have endorsed the performance of Governor Bassey Edet Otu, after three years in office, describing his administration’s achievements as evidence of progress in infrastructure, economic revitalization and people-centered governance.
Suspect Links Creek Town Killings To 29-Year-Old Communal Crisis, Police Say
The Command disclosed that during interrogation, the suspect claimed he carried out the attacks in retaliation for the deaths of his parents and two elder brothers during a communal conflict in the area about 29 years ago.
Street Children, Not Criminal Group, Found Along Mary Slessor Avenue, Police Clarify
The Cross River State Police Command has dismissed fears over an alleged security threat along Mary Slessor Avenue in Calabar, clarifying that individuals recently spotted in the area were street children and vulnerable youths rather than members of any criminal group.
Minister Denies Ownership Of Agbokim Road Contract, Blames Delays On Funding Challenges
The minister added that the road was subsequently divided into four lots and re-awarded to FaithPlant and Rhema for emergency construction works, with formal handover taking place in January 2025.