10 h. ago Cross River Gov’t Blames Social Media Influencers For Prolonged Conflict In Communities

Cross River State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dr Erasmus Ekpang has blamed social media influencers escalated report of the communal clash between Iso-Bendeghe and Boje communities in Boki local government area of the State. Ekpang stated this on Thursday in Calabar while answering questions from LEADERSHIP correspondent. The Commissioner, who spoke ahead of August […]

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16 h. ago Cross River boosts health security with public, animal health bills

By Damiete Braide The Cross River State Government is taking bold steps to boost its health security framework with the drafting of two landmark pieces of legislation, the Public Health Security Bill and the Animal Health Bill. Through the collaborative efforts of the State Ministries of Health and Justice, in partnership with the Nigeria Centre […] The post Cross River boosts health security with public, animal health bills appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Nursing mothers get backing as C’River prioritises breastfeeding

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Commissioner for Health, Cross River State, Dr. Henry Ayuk, has reiterated the state’s commitment to improving maternal and child health by encouraging exclusive breastfeeding and building community support systems for nursing mothers. Speaking during the official flag-off of the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week at the General Hospital, Calabar, the commissioner urged […] The post Nursing mothers get backing as C’River prioritises breastfeeding appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Police Arrest Transnational Human Trafficking Suspect In Enugu

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old Raymond Sunday Wonna, a transnational trafficking suspect, and rescued two victims, Miracle Ogar, aged 18; and 16-year-old Angela Kingsley, all of Yala local government area of Cross River State. Spokesman of the Enugu State Police Command, SP Daniel Ndukwe said the suspect was apprehended on 30th […]

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36 h. ago Shettima commissions two new Cally Air aircraft, commends Otu’s initiative

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday commissioned two new Cross River State–owned Cally Air aircraft, praising Governor Bassey Otu for read more Shettima commissions two new Cally Air aircraft, commends Otu’s initiative

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39 h. ago Cross River Assembly approves N642bn as 2025 supplementary budget

Tribune Online Cross River Assembly approves N642bn as 2025 supplementary budget Lawmakers said the supplementary budget was essential due to Governor Bassey Otu's focus on infrastructural development across the state's 18 local government areas. Cross River Assembly approves N642bn as 2025 supplementary budget Tribune Online

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45 h. ago Cross River HoS Confirms Implementation Of N70,000 Minimum Wage

Cross River State Head of Service (HoS), Dr. Innocent Eteng, has confirmed that Governor Bassey Otu’s implementation of the national minimum wage of N70,000. , He said the state government implemented it in line with the agreement the Otu adninistration reached with organised labour. Eteng stated this during an interview  with LEADERSHIP in Calabar yesterday. […]

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50 h. ago VP Shettima Commissions 2 Bombardier Jets For Cross River’s Cally Air

Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday, inaugurated two newly acquired Bombardier CRJ1000 regional jets for use by the Cross River State-owned Cally Air. Shettima commissioned the aircraft shortly on arrival at the Magret Ekpo International International Airport in Calabar, Cross River State capital. The Vice President was in the State for the launch of 8th […]

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53 h. ago Tinubu commissions two Cally Air’s aircraft, commends Otu’s initiative

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, commissioned two new Cross River State-owned Cally Air’s aircraft, praising Governor Bassey Otu for the read more Tinubu commissions two Cally Air’s aircraft, commends Otu’s initiative

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54 h. ago VP Shettima Commissions Renovated Library, New Aircraft In Calabar

The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, recently commissioned a newly refurbished state-of-the-art library in Calabar, Cross River State. The library was refurbished by Governor Bassey Otu as part of efforts to improve the state’s educational infrastructure. Shettima also commissioned two new aircraft acquired by the Cross River State government at Margaret Ekpo International Airport […] The post VP Shettima Commissions Renovated Library, New Aircraft In Calabar appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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54 h. ago Cally Air: Shettima launches Cross River’s 3rd, 4th aircraft

Gov Otu targets three new aircrafts, international routes with Cally Air From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has launched the 3rd and 4th aircraft acquired by the Cross River State government for its Cally Air fleet. The launch, which took place at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport, had in attendance the State […] The post Cally Air: Shettima launches Cross River’s 3rd, 4th aircraft appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago FG, GIZ strategise to improve soil health, boost farmers’ income across Nigeria

Tribune Online FG, GIZ strategise to improve soil health, boost farmers’ income across Nigeria The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), in partnership with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), has come up with a strategy to improve soil health, increase production and improve farmers’ income across Nigeria. Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, while speaking during a one-day […] FG, GIZ strategise to improve soil health, boost farmers’ income across Nigeria Tribune Online

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3 d. ago FG to punish Ibom Air official who released ‘unruly’ passenger’s indecent video

Tribune Online FG to punish Ibom Air official who released ‘unruly’ passenger’s indecent video Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has condemned the behavior of Ms. Comfort Emmanson, a passenger on Ibom Air flight Q153 from Uyo to Lagos, who physically assaulted flight crew and ground staff on August 10, 2025 but has promised to punish the airline’s official who released the viral video to the public.    The Minister however said that he has directed sanctions against Ibom Air officials who released a video containing indecent exposure of the passenger, emphasizing the importance of respecting the dignity of individuals, particularly women.   "We will not fold our arms and tolerate the debasing of womanhood, " he stated   ALSO READ: Ibom Air: FG condemns video leak showing ‘unruly’ passenger’s sensitive parts, orders sanctions   Keyamo said he has also directed Ibom Air to retrain staff in public relations and handling explosive situations, while a joint security meeting will be held ne...

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3 d. ago Gov Otu returns from Diaspora engagements, says Cross River in upward swing

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has declared that the state is witnessing an upward trajectory following weeks of strategic engagements with Cross Riverians in the Diaspora. Speaking to journalists at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar, upon his return after attending a convention of Cross River Indigenes In the […] The post Gov Otu returns from Diaspora engagements, says Cross River in upward swing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Cross River achieves 85% compliance rate in exclusive breastfeeding

Tribune Online Cross River achieves 85% compliance rate in exclusive breastfeeding “We have increased training on effective breastfeeding methods to reduce complications and are involving husbands and grandmothers to create a supportive atmosphere. Cross River achieves 85% compliance rate in exclusive breastfeeding Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Tinubu Approves 12.95% Increase, Health Insurance Enrollment To Boost DBS Pensioners’ Welfare

President Bola Tinubu has approved a series of transformative measures to enhance the welfare of Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) pensioners, aligning with his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The announcement, made by the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), follows a formal request by PTAD’s executive secretary, Tolulope Odunaiya, for an emergency budgetary allocation to address critical […]

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6 d. ago After attack on Police outpost, security operatives raid abandoned hospital in Cross River

Tribune Online After attack on Police outpost, security operatives raid abandoned hospital in Cross River A combined force of police officers, soldiers, and other security agents on Thursday raided an abandoned hospital in Iso-Bendeghe village, Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State, in a major operation following an attack on a police outpost by suspected hoodlums. After attack on Police outpost, security operatives raid abandoned hospital in Cross River Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Guns, Cartridges Recovered In Cross River Criminal Hideout Raid

The Cross River State Police Command has recovered five locally made guns and cartridges after raiding a criminal hideout in Iso-bendeghe community in the Boki local government area of the state. Police Commissioner of Cross River State, CP Rashid Bello Afegbua, disclosed this during a conversation with LEADERSHIP on Thursday in Calabar. The CP stated […]

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7 d. ago Cross River police raid criminal hideout following attack on personnel

Seize 5 homemade guns, expended cartridges Suspects at large From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State Police Command has busted a criminal hideout in Iso-Bendeghe community, Boki Local Government Area of the state. In a statement by its Public Relations Officer, SP Irene Ugbo, the police said the raid led to the recovery of […] The post Cross River police raid criminal hideout following attack on personnel appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Secure Approval On Any Issue, Kano Govt Warns Public Officials

The Kano State government has warned all public officials against involving themselves in any matter related to public interest without securing a prior approval from government. Spokesperson of the governor, Sanusi Bature, gave the warning during a press briefing following the resignation of the state commissioner for transportation who was involved in the bail of […]

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