UNICAL Orders Compulsory Interdenominational Worship As Cross River Launches Immunisation Campaign
As Cross River commences a free mass vaccination exercise targeting children and adolescents, the University of Calabar has issued a directive making attendance at an interdenominational service mandatory for all students.
Remembrance Day: Otu Pledges Veterans, Widows Welfare, As LG Chairman Hands Over Car To Council Secretary
NIGERIA, CALABAR – Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of military veterans, widows, and families of fallen heroes during the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day held in Calabar. The ceremony, which took place on Thursday at the Eleven Eleven Millennium Park remembrance arcade, brought […]
Gov. Otu Signs Over ₦900bn 2026 Budget, Felicitates Christians On Christmas
CALABAR – The Cross River State Government has sustained an upward fiscal trajectory from 2024 to 2026, reflecting expanding ambition in governance, social protection, and capital development, Truth Live News reports. Governor Bassey Edet Otu signed the ₦961 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law at the Government House, Calabar, describing it as “a statement of […]
Governor Otu Approves Fresh Ward Development Officers To Deepen Grassroots Governance
NIGERIA, CALABAR – The Cross River State Government has approved a fresh round of appointments of Ward Rural Development Officers, strengthening grassroots governance and ethical service delivery across Calabar, Akpabuyo, Akamkpa, Bakassi, and other local councils. Governor Bassey Edet Otu granted the approval to reinforce development coordination at ward level, prioritizing equity, accountability, and citizen-focused […]
Tension Rises In Calabar As NSC, SWAN Unveil Shocking Findings At National Council Meeting
CROSS RIVER, CALABAR – The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Adebukola Olopade, said the Federal Government has implemented “significant policy changes and radical decisions’’ to strengthen sports development nationwide. He spoke during the second National Council on Sports meeting in Calabar, hosted by Cross River State Governor Sen. Bassey Edet Otu, and […]
Gov. Otu Announces New Board Appointments, Flags Off Free Medical Outreach
NIGERIA, CALABAR – Cross River Governor, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu has approved fresh appointments into the State Road Fund and the Rural Access Road Authority to strengthen infrastructure delivery and meet World Bank RAAMP conditions. Linus Obogo, the Chief Press Secretary, confirmed the appointments in a statement issued on November 19, saying the nominees were […]
Otu Dissolves LGSC Board As Ministry Shifts Compulsory Exam To December
NIGERIA, CALABAR – Governor Bassey Edet Otu, has dissolved the Board of the Cross River State Local Government Service Commission following findings of alleged abuse of office and employment racketeering in the commission’s recruitment exercise. The action was announced on Monday in a statement by Linus Obogo, Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media […]
AFSNET 2026: Otu Constitutes Conference Committee, Accepts LG Service Chairman’s Resignation
NIGERIA, CALABAR – Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the constitution of the African Sub-Sovereign Governments Network (AFSNET) 2026 Conference Committee and also accepted the resignation of the Local Government Service Commission Chairman, Mr. Darlington Bassey Eyo. In a release from the Governor’s Office on Wednesday, Chief Press Secretary, Linus Obogo, […]
Otu Approves New Secretary For Land Use Committee
NIGERIA, CALABAR – Cross River State Governor, Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the appointment of Surveyor Efiom Edem Ekpenyong as Secretary of the State Land Use and Allocation Committee (LUAC). The appointment, announced in a press release signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Linus Obogo, follows the retirement of Mr. […]
Cross River Uses 2025 Governor’s Cup Draws To Empower Youths, Warns Against Hooliganism
NIGERIA, CALABAR – The 2025 Cross River State Governor’s Cup officially kicked off on Monday, November 3, 2025, with a pre-tournament seminar and official draws ceremony at the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar. The two-day event, which ended on November 4, brought together football administrators, match commissioners, coaches, players, media practitioners, and representatives from all 18 […]