Cross River Governor Reshuffles Cabinet: Obogo Returns As CPS, Gill Takes Public Affairs
CALABAR, NIGERIA – Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has appointed Mr. Linus Obogo as Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, according to a June 17 press release. Secretary to the State Government, Prof. A. Owan Enoh, confirmed the appointments, stating they take immediate effect and align with the […]
Cross River Govt, NDDC Clash Over Project Claims As Miscommunication Fuels Public Distrust
CALABAR, NIGERIA – The Cross River State Government has condemned what it termed a “false narrative” surrounding the commissioning of NDDC projects in Calabar, warning that the misinformation risks eroding public trust and fueling political tension in the state. In a press release issued by Nsa Gill, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Bassey Edet Otu, […]
Gov. Otu Hails Democracy, Vows To Defend People’s Rights
CROSS RIVER, CALABAR – Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State pledged to uphold democratic values as Nigeria marked Democracy Day on Thursday. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Nsa Gill, Otu praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio for their leadership. “Democracy […]
Gov. Otu Confirms Construction On Calabar Section Of Lagos-Calabar Costal Highway
LAGOS, IKEJA – Cross River Governor Bassey Edet Otu, says the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway reflects President Tinubu’s commitment to economic transformation and national integration. Otu spoke Saturday in Lagos during the commissioning of Phase One, Section One of the project, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other governors. The governor described the 30-kilometer completed […]
Gov. Otu Inaugurates Diaspora Commission Amid High Expectations
CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE – In a move expected to reshape Cross River State’s engagement with its global citizens, Governor Bassey Edet Otu on Tuesday inaugurated the Cross River State Diaspora Commission (CRSDC), tasking it with driving investment, unity, and international partnerships. The announcement was made in the governor’s temporary office in Calabar, according to […]
Cross River Boosts Maritime Security Ahead Of Bakassi Deep Seaport Project
NIGERIA, CALABAR – The Cross River State government is enhancing its partnership with marine transport operators to bolster security and safety on the state’s waterways. This commitment was underscored during an inspection and facility tour of Abitto Ferry Logistics at the Marina Resort in Calabar. The visit was led by the State Security Adviser (South), […]
C’River State Governor Nominates Four For Judicial Service Commission
CROSS RIVER, CALABAR – The Acting Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, Ph.D, has nominated four individuals for appointment to the State Judicial Service Commission. The nominations have been submitted to the State House of Assembly for confirmation. According to a press release signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, […]
SWAN Backs Otu’s Vision For Reviving Cross River Sports
CROSS RIVER, CALABAR – The Cross River State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has commended Governor Senator Bassey Edet Otu, for his commitment to revitalizing the state’s sports sector. The Chairman of the SWAN Election Committee (SWANECO), Comrade Isoni Isoni, made the commendation during a courtesy visit to the Chief Press […]
LG Commission Complex Reopens After 10 Years, Otu Demands Civil Service Reform
CALABAR, NIGERIA – Cross River Governor Bassey Edet Otu has inaugurated the Local Government Service Commission Complex, demanding discipline and productivity from workers across the state. The facility, abandoned for over a decade, was revived in 2023 and completed under Otu’s administration in less than two years. “No project under my watch will be abandoned,” […]
Cross River Halts Sanitation For JAMB: Prioritizes Students’ Access Over Routine Clean-Up
CALABAR — The Government of Cross River State has suspended the April 2025 edition of its monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise to ensure free movement for candidates writing the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), also known as JAMB. In a public service announcement issued on April 24, 2025, and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to […]