7 h. ago State congress: C’River PDP decries conflicting directives from party headquarters

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party Venatius Ikem has decried the conflicting correspondences from the party headquarters following the state congress of the party. The state chairman who decried the development said such an action aims to mislead members and weaken the unity of the party. “We […] The post State congress: C’River PDP decries conflicting directives from party headquarters appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago State congress: Cross River PDP decries conflicting directives from party headquarters

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party Venatius Ikem has decried the conflicting correspondences from the party headquarters following the state congress of the party. The state chairman who decried the development said such an action aims to mislead members and weaken the unity of the party. “We […] The post State congress: Cross River PDP decries conflicting directives from party headquarters appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago Cross River govt drums up support for Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State Government has urged Nigerians, particularly Cross Riverians, to support President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and Governor Bassey Otu’s initiatives. State Commissioner for Information Dr Erasmus Ekpang made the call during the 65th Independence Anniversary celebration in Calabar. Ekpang said the anniversary theme, “Nigeria@65: all hands on […] The post Cross River govt drums up support for Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Reps Committee Lauds Firm’s Safety Standards At Calabar Power Plant

The House of Representatives Committee on Safety Standards and Regulations has commended the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) for upholding high safety standards at the Calabar Power Plant in Odukpani, Cross River State. On Monday, the Committee gave the commendation after an on-the-spot assessment of the 565MW facility, noting significant improvements since its last […]

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4 d. ago Cross River Governor Vows To Boost Voter Registration Ahead Of 2027 Elections

  Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has pledged to fully support the ongoing Continuous Voters’ Registration (CVR) exercise organized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Governor’s message was delivered on Tuesday, by his aide, Dr. Michael Abuo. Dr. Abuo serves as the State Co-ordinator for the African Union Development Agency/New Partnership […] The post Cross River Governor Vows To Boost Voter Registration Ahead Of 2027 Elections appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Your leadership lit a path that guides us today – Otu extols ex

Bassey Otu, Cross River State governor, has felicitated former Governor Donald Duke on the occasion of his 64th birthday, describing read more Your leadership lit a path that guides us today – Otu extols ex-Gov Duke at 64

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5 d. ago Gov Otu pledges stronger support for Judiciary, declares open 2025/2026 legal year

Bassey Otu, Governor of Cross River State, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to strengthening the judiciary as the state read more Gov Otu pledges stronger support for Judiciary, declares open 2025/2026 legal year

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5 d. ago PDP disowns Cross River congress, says attendees ‘hallucinating’

Tribune Online PDP disowns Cross River congress, says attendees ‘hallucinating’ The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has disowned the state congress conducted in Cross River State last Saturday... PDP disowns Cross River congress, says attendees ‘hallucinating’ Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Cross River 2024 Budget performs 85 per cent, 2025 will be 90 per cent

Otu Otu Ita, the Special Adviser to Governor Basssey Otu on Budget Monitoring and Evaluation, has stated that the 2025 read more Cross River 2024 Budget performs 85 per cent, 2025 will be 90 per cent -SA Budget

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5 d. ago PDP’s Venatius Ikem pledges to bridge gaps at the national level

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party in Cross River State, Venatius Ikem, has pledged to bridge the gaps at the national level of the party and ensure party unity. He made this commitment at the State Secretariat of the party in Calabar after being sworn in for another term alongside […] The post PDP’s Venatius Ikem pledges to bridge gaps at the national level appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Cross River PDP Returns Venatius Ikem As Chairman, Elects Other Exco Members

The Cross River State chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Barr. Venatius Ikem, has been reelected for a second term of four years. Venatius Ikem was reelected alongside 38 other members of the State Executive Council of the party during the 2025 State Congress of the party, held on September 27, 2025, at the […]

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5 d. ago NiMet forecasts nationwide rainstorms, warns of flood risks in Benue, Taraba, Cross River

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has projected widespread rainstorms and thundery weather across the country from Monday through Wednesday, with read more NiMet forecasts nationwide rainstorms, warns of flood risks in Benue, Taraba, Cross River

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7 d. ago Seventeen Passengers Abducted By Suspected Pirates On Calabar

Seventeen passengers travelling by boat from Calabar in Cross River State to Oron in Akwa Ibom State have reportedly been kidnapped by suspected sea pirates. According to Nigerian Tribune, the incident occurred on Thursday when gunmen hijacked a commercial passenger vessel operated by Sea Express Limited. The boat was carrying approximately 30 passengers when the […] The post Seventeen Passengers Abducted By Suspected Pirates On Calabar-Oron Waterway appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Brown gold at risk: Why Nigeria’s cocoa needs more than price spikes

Dawn breaks gently over the cocoa heartlands of Ondo and Cross River. A low mist clings to the treetops, carrying read more Brown gold at risk: Why Nigeria’s cocoa needs more than price spikes

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9 d. ago PDP Reschedules Congresses In Plateau, Cross River, Fresh Dates Expected

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the postponement of state congresses in Plateau and Cross River States. The congresses were earlier scheduled for Saturday before the adjustment was made. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the PDP said the exercise […] The post PDP Reschedules Congresses In Plateau, Cross River, Fresh Dates Expected appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Don Tasks Federal Government On Training Workers For AI Transition At Workplace

Former Provost of the Federal College of Education (FCE), Obudu, Cross River State, Professor James Ejue, has called on the Federal Government to invest in training Nigerian workers on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace. Prof Ejue said, this move would alleviate workers’ fears of being replaced by AI since skills acquired […]

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1 week ago Cross River Govt Empowers 400 Citizens With ₦800m Grants For Agriculture, Entrepreneurship

  The Cross River State Government empowered 400 citizens, including farmers and former members of the defunct Bakassi Defence Force, with grants totaling ₦800 million. The initiative aims to support the beneficiaries’ reintegration and entrepreneurial growth through agriculture and other ventures. Each participant received N2 million as seed capital after completing intensive training on Innovative […] The post Cross River Govt Empowers 400 Citizens With ₦800m Grants For Agriculture, Entrepreneurship appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Political Offices Will No Longer Be Shared Within Families In Cross River – Gov Otu

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has vowed to end the trend of appointing multiple members of the same family into government offices, stressing that his administration will no longer condone such practices. Speaking in Calabar on Wednesday, during an interaction with ex-agitators and farmers after their training in innovative farming, the governor disclosed […] The post Political Offices Will No Longer Be Shared Within Families In Cross River – Gov Otu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago NUJ president pushes health insurance as key welfare package for journalists

Tribune Online NUJ president pushes health insurance as key welfare package for journalists The President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Alhassan Yahaya, has reaffirmed the union’s commitment to prioritising health insurance for journalists as part of its broader agenda to enhance welfare and professional wellbeing. Yahaya made this known on Saturday, during an interactive session with union members in Calabar, Cross River State. He urged journalists […] NUJ president pushes health insurance as key welfare package for journalists Tribune Online

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1 week ago Effiong commends Alake over revocation of 1,263 mineral licences

Tribune Online Effiong commends Alake over revocation of 1,263 mineral licences The chairman, task force against illegal mining in Cross River State, Prince Paul Effiong, has lauded the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, for his recent decisive action in revoking 1,263 mineral licenses belonging to companies that failed to comply with statutory obligations. In a statement issued on Monday, Effiong described the move […] Effiong commends Alake over revocation of 1,263 mineral licences Tribune Online

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