We Deserve Safe Roads: Cross River Residents React, Demand Lasting Repair Plans
NIGERIA, CALABAR – Residents across Cross River State have renewed their call for better roads and improved public infrastructure following Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s recent directive for statewide road repairs. Many citizens welcomed the announcement but urged the state government to ensure that the restoration goes beyond temporary fixes and reaches rural communities long cut […]
Calabar Makes History, Hosts 66th National Council On Health For First Time
NIGERIA, CALABAR – For the first time, Calabar, Cross River State, will host the 66th National Council on Health (NCH), bringing together top policymakers, experts, and health administrators from across Nigeria. According to a gingle obtained from the Cross River State Government, the event will hold from November 17 to 21, 2025, at the Calabar […]
Governor’s Wife Celebrates Teachers With Gifts To Mark Husband’s 66th Birthday
NIGERIA, CALABAR – In commemoration of Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s 66th birthday, his wife, Bishop Dr. (Mrs) Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, extended goodwill to teachers across the Central and Northern Senatorial Districts of Cross River State. The governor’s wife distributed several bags of rice, colorful fabrics, and cash gifts to teachers drawn from 12 local government […]
Governor Otu Marks 66th Birthday With Widows, Receives Tributes From Supporters
NIGERIA, CALABAR – Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State held his 66th birthday celebration with widows across the state in an emotional gathering at the State Library Complex, Calabar. According to reports from the event, the widows expressed deep gratitude and showered prayers on the Governor, his wife, and the State Government for […]
Governor Otu Appoints New Senior Secondary School Education Board In Cross River
CROSS RIVER, CALABAR – Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has appointed a new board to oversee the State Senior Secondary School Education Board. His Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Linus Obogo, announced the appointments in a press release issued on Monday, October 13, 2025. Governor Otu appointed […]
65 Years On, Cross River Chooses Reflection, Drops Independence Ceremony For Symbolism
NIGERIA, CALABAR – The Cross River State Government on Wednesday joined the rest of the country in marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary with a modest and reflective observance. The event was held in line with the Federal Government’s directive cancelling the traditional parade and other elaborate ceremonies. The state stressed that the celebration, though low […]
Governor Otu Toasts Duke At 64, As Cross River Still Lives In Yesterday’s Carnival
NIGERIA, CALABAR – Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has congratulated former Governor Donald Duke on his 64th birthday, praising his legacy as a statesman of rare distinction. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Linus Obogo, Otu said Duke’s tenure remains a shining testament to courage, compassion and progress […]
Cross River Begins Statewide Assessment Of Cooperative Societies, Appoints New SUBEB Chair
CROSS RIVER, CALABAR – The Cross River State Government has announced a comprehensive sensitisation, mobilisation and assessment of all registered cooperative societies across its eighteen local government areas to strengthen ethical and legal compliance. Commissioner for Information, Erasmus Ekpang, in a statement on Monday, said the exercise aims to promote growth and development of cooperatives […]
Otu Approves Free Health Insurance For 2,000 HIV Patients In Cross River
CROSS RIVER, CALABAR – Governor Bassey Edet Otu, of Cross River State has approved the free enrollment of 2,000 people living with HIV/AIDS into the State Healthcare Insurance Scheme, raising ethical debates on sustainability and inclusiveness. The Director General of the Cross River State Agency for the Control of AIDS (CR-SACA), Dr. Charles Iwara, disclosed […]
Governor Otu Sparks Anticipation In Cross River State Civil Service, Find Out Who Takes Helm On Friday
CROSS RIVER, CALABAR – Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the appointment of Barrister Orok Bassey Okon as the new Head of the State Civil Service, effective September 19, 2025. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Calabar, Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Linus Obogo, […]