12 h. ago Cross River PDP chairmanship crisis deepens as group defends Ikem’s endorsement

Tribune Online Cross River PDP chairmanship crisis deepens as group defends Ikem’s endorsement A support group within the Cross River State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Grassroots Democratic Alliance (GDA), has criticised the party’s Southern senatorial district caucus for rejecting the endorsement of the incumbent Chairman of the state, Mr Venatius Ikem, for a second term. The rebuttal comes days after separate caucus meetings held […] Cross River PDP chairmanship crisis deepens as group defends Ikem’s endorsement Tribune Online

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27 h. ago Cross River secures hosting rights for AfSNET 2026 Investment Confab

These headlines capture the essence of the story, highlighting the significance of Cross River State hosting the AfSNET 2026 investment read more Cross River secures hosting rights for AfSNET 2026 Investment Confab

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28 h. ago Cross River secures stable financial rating, investors confidence surge

Tribune Online Cross River secures stable financial rating, investors confidence surge Cross River State has announced a major economic rebound, securing a stable financial rating and... Cross River secures stable financial rating, investors confidence surge Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Afreximbank, Cross River State sign $2bn deals to boost South

Afreximbank has signed a landmark $2 billion investment deal with Cross River State to catalyse sub-sovereign trade and economic growth read more Afreximbank, Cross River State sign $2bn deals to boost South-South investments

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3 d. ago Remi Tinubu flags off N1bn women empowerment programme in Cross River

Tribune Online Remi Tinubu flags off N1bn women empowerment programme in Cross River This initiative is not just a programme, it is a vision, a movement, and a clarion call to uplift the women of Nigeria.... Remi Tinubu flags off N1bn women empowerment programme in Cross River Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Cross River Initiates Reforms To Strengthen Education Sector

The Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Prof Stephen Odey, yesterday announced reforms to the operation of private and public schools saying that the reforms are aimed at strengthening the state’s education sector. The reforms were unveiled during a meeting with proprietors of private schools at the West African People’s Institute (WAPI) in Calabar. The […]

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4 d. ago Chief of Staff to Gov Otu hails VP Shettima at 59 describes him ‘Torchbearer of Hope’

Emmanuel Ironbar, the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State, Chief has joined millions of Nigerians in read more Chief of Staff to Gov Otu hails VP Shettima at 59 describes him ‘Torchbearer of Hope’

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4 d. ago Gov Otu’s Chief of Staff hails Vice President Shettima at 59

…Describes him as ‘torchbearer of hope’ From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State, Dr. Emmanuel Ironbar, has celebrated Vice President Kashim Shettima on the occasion of his 59th birthday, extolling him as “a torchbearer of hope, a leader of rare conviction, and a statesman whose life […] The post Gov Otu’s Chief of Staff hails Vice President Shettima at 59 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Cross River to host national diaspora focal persons summit in October

Tribune Online Cross River to host national diaspora focal persons summit in October Governor Otu, while receiving Dabiri-Erewa, commended her pioneering role in strengthening Nigeria’s ties with its citizens abroad.... Cross River to host national diaspora focal persons summit in October Tribune Online

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6 d. ago C’wealth Sports President Hails Nigeria, India’s Ambitious Bid To Host 2030 Games

Commonwealth Sports President Donald Rukare has commended Nigeria and India for their ‘dynamic and ambitious’ aspirations to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Both nations have submitted formal proposals to host the centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games. Canada, which hosted the inaugural Commonwealth Games in 1930 in Hamilton, was anticipated to be in contention but […]

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8 d. ago Cross River: 128 live cartridges, guns recovered from elderly suspect

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State Police Command has apprehended an elderly suspect with 128 live cartridges, four locally fabricated firearms, and one English double-barrel gun. State Police Public Relations Officer DSP Irene Ugbo, who disclosed this in a statement in Calabar, said the suspect has been taken in for questioning. “In the […] The post Cross River: 128 live cartridges, guns recovered from elderly suspect appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Nigeria records 16,000 suicides annually, Senator raises the alarm

Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong has called for urgent legislative action to address Nigeria’s rising suicide rates, citing World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates of approximately 16,000 suicide deaths annually. The lawmaker re[resenting Cross River South made the call in Abuja, yesterday when he received members of the Suicide Prevention Advocacy Working Group, a coalition of psychiatrists, legal […] The post Nigeria records 16,000 suicides annually, Senator raises the alarm appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Senator Ekpenyong Backs Bill To Decriminalise Attempted Suicide

The senator representing Cross River South Senatorial District, Asuquo Ekpenyong, has reaffirmed his commitment to advancing the Suicide Prevention Bill currently before the Senate. The bill, which passed its first reading in February, seeks to decriminalise attempted suicide and establish a comprehensive framework for suicide prevention and mental health support in Nigeria. Ekpenyong reaffirmed his […]

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9 d. ago Cross River Governor Otu orders probe into police killing of Onyekachi Mba

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State government has strongly condemned what it described as a “brazen act of lawlessness and abuse of authority” following the tragic death of 23-year-old Onyekachi Moses Mba in Calabar. Erasmus Ekpang, the State Information Commissioner, in a statement, lamented that the young man, who sustained grievous injuries allegedly […] The post Cross River Governor Otu orders probe into police killing of Onyekachi Mba appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Cross River Senator Backs Bill To Decriminalise Attempted Suicide

The Senator representing Cross River South Senatorial District, Asuquo Ekpenyong, has reaffirmed his commitment to advancing the Suicide Prevention Bill currently before the Senate. The bill, which passed its first reading in February, seeks to decriminalise attempted suicide and establish a comprehensive framework for suicide prevention and mental health support in Nigeria. Senator Ekpenyong reaffirmed […]

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9 d. ago Mother Demands Probe Of Son’s Alleged Murder By Gov’s Security Aides

The Cross River State government has expressed sadness over the death of 21-year-old Moses Mba, as the family continues to demand justice. Mother of the deceased, Mrs Victoria Mba, has called for justice over the alleged killing by security operatives attached to the residence of Governor Bassey Otu. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria […]

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9 d. ago Minister unveils 500 million grant to boost MSMEs in Cross River

Senator John Owan Enoh, Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Investment, has launched a 500 million Grant tagged Owan read more Minister unveils 500 million grant to boost MSMEs in Cross River

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1 week ago Cross River can attract methanol projects, generate foreign exchange through gas exports – Minister

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar   Minister of State for Petroleum Gas Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo says Cross River is well placed to attract methanol projects and also generate significant revenue from gas exports.   The Minister disclosed this in his keynote address during the Niger Delta Oil and Gas Investment and Security Summit.   “Through the […] The post Cross River can attract methanol projects, generate foreign exchange through gas exports – Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Otu hails Tinubu over establishing S/South Development Commission

…Congratulates Abang, Odey on inauguration Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for what he said is the “historic and justice-driven” establishment of the South South Development Commission (SSDC), describing it as a long-awaited dawn for the oil-rich region. Speaking on Friday, Governor Otu said […] The post Otu hails Tinubu over establishing S/South Development Commission appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Minister unveils N500m MSMEs intervention fund in Cross River

Tribune Online Minister unveils N500m MSMEs intervention fund in Cross River It is meant to grow our economy, create jobs and help young people and artisans build sustainable livelihoods, not to be diverted for politics... Minister unveils N500m MSMEs intervention fund in Cross River Tribune Online

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