42 h. ago Gov Otu blamed for disruption of NDDC projects commissioning in C’River

The Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has been blamed for the disruption of the commissioning of projects executed by the Federal Government in Calabar, the state capital. The incident, which happened on June 13, allegedly involved the destruction of structures prepared for the commissioning of  road projects executed by the Niger Delta Development […] The post Gov Otu blamed for disruption of NDDC projects commissioning in C’River appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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68 h. ago Cross River govt dismisses reports of disruption at NDDC event

  The Cross River State Government has dismissed as false, reports suggesting controversy surrounding the recent commissioning of projects by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in Calabar. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nsa Gill, said in a statement that on Friday, June 13, 2025, the Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, officially […] The post Cross River govt dismisses reports of disruption at NDDC event appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Democracy Day: I’ll ensure Cross River reaps reward of thriving democracy – Otu

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State governor, Bassey Otu, says he will ensure the state reaps the reward of a thriving democracy. Governor Otu, who made this known in a statement to mark this year’s Democracy Day, promised to foster an environment in the state where the citizens can freely express themselves. “Democracy […] The post Democracy Day: I’ll ensure Cross River reaps reward of thriving democracy – Otu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Cross River governor highlights lawmakers’ key role beyond project execution

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has emphasised that the role of lawmakers extends far beyond executing projects. Speaking at the Hillary Bisong Colloquium in Calabar, which focused on “Lawmaking & constitutional democracy: The Nigerian experience,” Governor Otu, represented by Commissioner for Education, Senator Stephen Odey, highlighted the importance of lawmaking. […] The post Cross River governor highlights lawmakers’ key role beyond project execution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Cross River gov’s wife highlights successes of humanities without borders

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Bishop Eyoanwan Otu, wife of the Cross River State Governor, has highlighted the successes of her pet project, Humanities Without Borders. She said the project has provided impactful interventions across five core thematic areas such as quality healthcare, sustainable livelihoods, quality education, social welfare and environment. She made this known during […] The post Cross River gov’s wife highlights successes of humanities without borders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Cross River First Lady highlights successes of ‘humanities without borders’

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Bishop Eyoanwan Otu, the wife of the Cross River State governor has highlighted the successes of her pet project Humanities Without Borders. Bishop Otu says the project has been able to provide impactful interventions across five core thematic areas such as quality healthcare, sustainable livelihoods, quality education, social welfare and environment. […] The post Cross River First Lady highlights successes of ‘humanities without borders’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Cross River gov’s wife empowers 100 women with POS machines, cash gifts

Tribune Online Cross River gov’s wife empowers 100 women with POS machines, cash gifts The beneficiaries of the POS machines empowerment, members of the Team Mma-Adiaha support group, were recognized for their grassroots Cross River gov’s wife empowers 100 women with POS machines, cash gifts Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Tourism: Cross River govt to launch state airline, construct new airport

Tribune Online Tourism: Cross River govt to launch state airline, construct new airport Cross River currently operates two Boeing 737-300 aircraft through a management arrangement with a domestic carrier Tourism: Cross River govt to launch state airline, construct new airport Tribune Online

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6 d. ago PDP Slams Governor Otu Over Alleged Silence On Aide’s Misconduct

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State has condemned Governor Bassey Otu for the ignoring serious misconduct involving his close aides. In a statement made on Monday during an interview in Calabar, PDP Chairman Venatius Ikem said the governor’s silence over multiple allegations has raised concerns among citizens. Ikem cited an incident where […] The post PDP Slams Governor Otu Over Alleged Silence On Aide’s Misconduct appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Governor Otu’s kinsmen unite behind him, Tinubu for second term

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Kinsmen of Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, has thrown their weight behind his second-term bid as well as the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. They declared their support for the Governor and President during an endorsement rally organized at Odukpani LGA council headquarters. Moving a motion for […] The post Governor Otu’s kinsmen unite behind him, Tinubu for second term appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Cross River to plant one million trees on World Environment Day 2025

As part of activities marking the 2025 World Environment Day, the Cross River State Government, through the Ministry of Environment, read more Cross River to plant one million trees on World Environment Day 2025

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1 week ago Cross River govt, Malaysia deepen agricultural ties to boost palm oil sector

Tribune Online Cross River govt, Malaysia deepen agricultural ties to boost palm oil sector “We are developing our port infrastructure to facilitate exports and welcome more Malaysian investments. Let’s build something transformative for both nations” Cross River govt, Malaysia deepen agricultural ties to boost palm oil sector Tribune Online

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1 week ago Cross River has recorded major gains in health, education, infrastructure under Otu – Official

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Governor of Cross River Bassey Otu’s two-year-old administration has been described as a period of progress and purposeful leadership. In a statement, the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Linus Obogo, said Otu’s “People First” mantra is not a political slogan but a covenant that has guided his administration. “This […] The post Cross River has recorded major gains in health, education, infrastructure under Otu – Official appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago C/River Community Lauds Gov Otu For Completing Abandoned Road Project

The people of the Okpoma community in Yala local government area of Cross River State on Sunday praised the state governor, Bassey Otu, for completing 4 km of rural road projects abandoned by previous administrations. The people who came out en masse, including chiefs and community elders, were in company with the head of the […]

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2 w. ago PDP Crisis, Gov’t Performance Reasons For My Defection To APC, Says Cross River Rep

The lawmaker representing Bekwarra, Obudu/Obanliku federal constituency of Cross River State in the National Assembly, Hon. Peter Akpanke has attributed his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to persistent crisis in his former party. Akpanke who endorsed the reelection of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Bassey Otu for […]

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2 w. ago Cross River govt, AHF partner to provide sanitary pads to underserved communities

Tribune Online Cross River govt, AHF partner to provide sanitary pads to underserved communities Cross River Government has planned to partner with Aids Healthcare Foundation (AHF) to provide sanitary pads to women and girls in underserved communities of the state. Cross River govt, AHF partner to provide sanitary pads to underserved communities Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Otu launches remodelled Governor’s office two years after inauguration

From Aniekan Aniegbem, Calabar Two years after his inauguration, Cross River State Governor Senator Bassey Otu has launched the remodelled governor’s office in Calabar. The building was constructed over five decades ago by the then-military administration of Brigadier General Udoakaha Jacob Esuene. It had over the years fallen into major disrepair, and upon his inauguration, […] The post Otu launches remodelled Governor’s office two years after inauguration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Calabar: Man arraigned for destroying police handcuffs, escaping custody

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Obi Amba-Ojong, 33, has been arraigned before a Calabar Magistrate Court for allegedly destroying police handcuffs after escaping from custody. The police accused Obi of breaking free from their grasp at Adijinkpor Junction/Army Checkpoint in Ikom Local Government Area, Cross River State, and damaging the handcuffs in the process. He faces […] The post Calabar: Man arraigned for destroying police handcuffs, escaping custody appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Gov. Otu to aides: Let’s surpass our present achievements by 2026

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State Governor Senator Bassey Otu has challenged his aides to redouble their efforts so they can collectively  surpass their achievements by 2026. The governor made the charge during an event organized by the Forum of Special Assistants with the theme People First in Action – The Journey Thus […] The post Gov. Otu to aides: Let’s surpass our present achievements by 2026 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Man arraigned in Calabar for escaping Police custody, damaging handcuffs

Tribune Online Man arraigned in Calabar for escaping Police custody, damaging handcuffs According to police reports, the incident occurred on May 9, 2025, at Adijinkpor Junction, near an army checkpoint in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State. Man arraigned in Calabar for escaping Police custody, damaging handcuffs Tribune Online

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