29 h. ago Ugwuoke assumes office as CRMI president, unveils agenda on policy reform

Kevin Ugwuoke has formally assumed office as President of the Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI)Z read more Ugwuoke assumes office as CRMI president, unveils agenda on policy reform

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36 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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62 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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65 h. ago Cross River Assembly passes 30 bills, 83 resolutions in 2 years

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed 30 bills and 83 resolutions within the last two years. The speaker of the assembly Elvert Ayambem disclosed this during a special session to mark the end of the second legislative year of the 10th Assembly. Giving some insight into the legislations passed […] The post Cross River Assembly passes 30 bills, 83 resolutions in 2 years appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago NDLEA seizes 2.687 tonnes of Indian hemp, seeds in Cross River

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Cross River State Command, has seized 2.687 tonnes of cannabis sativa and its seeds in Obereakai community, Akamkpa Local Government. According to Rachael Umebuali, State Commander of NDLEA, the seizure was made following a tip-off and a four-hour operation between  Wednesday  night and yesterday  […] The post NDLEA seizes 2.687 tonnes of Indian hemp, seeds in Cross River appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Wishing People ‘Happy Birthday’ Is Devil’s Language — Cross River Evangelist

Founder and head of African Evangelical franchise Liberty Foundation Gospel Ministries, in Calabar, Cross River State, Evangelist Helen Ukpabio, has claimed that birthday greetings are devil’s language. Evangelist Helen urged followers to stop wishing her happy birthday, noting that, instead of happy birthday, tags her birthday anniversary celebration thanking God at 60. Addressing the congregation […] The post Wishing People ‘Happy Birthday’ Is Devil’s Language — Cross River Evangelist appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago NDLEA seizes 2.687 tonnes of Cannabis Sativa, seeds in Cross River

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Cross River State Command has seized 2.687 tonnes of cannabis sativa and its seeds in Obereakai community, Akamkpa Local Government Area. According to Rachael Umebuali, State Commander of NDLEA, the seizure was made following a tip-off and a four-hour operation between 11 pm on […] The post NDLEA seizes 2.687 tonnes of Cannabis Sativa, seeds in Cross River appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 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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3 d. ago NDLEA Arrests 3 Suspects, Seizes 2.687 Tonnes Of Indian Hemp In Cross River

The Cross River State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested three suspected dealers of illicit drugs. The suspects were reportedly apprehended with 2.687 tonnes of Indian hemps otherwise known as cannabis sativa worth millions of naira. The suspects were arrested at Obereakai Community in Akamkpa local government area of the […]

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4 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 Fund mismanagement: Cross River Assembly suspends LG chair for three months

Tribune Online Fund mismanagement: Cross River Assembly suspends LG chair for three months The councillors had previously attempted to impeach the chairman three months prior, citing accusations of corruption, misconduct, abuse of power Fund mismanagement: Cross River Assembly suspends LG chair for three months Tribune Online

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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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6 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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7 d. ago Cross River South celebrates 24 months of Senator Ekpenyong’s impactful representation

In just 24 months, a quiet but powerful transformation has taken root across Cross River South, driven not by fanfare read more Cross River South celebrates 24 months of Senator Ekpenyong’s impactful representation

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7 d. ago Don’t be enticed by APC ‘s empty promises – PDP warns members

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP has warned its members not to be enticed by the empty promises of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Venatius Ikem, the state chairman of the party disclosed this after an enlarged State Working Committee meeting of the party. He […] The post Don’t be enticed by APC ‘s empty promises – PDP warns members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago CBN REFORMS: How policy shift has triggered foreign capital inflows

Tribune Online CBN REFORMS: How policy shift has triggered foreign capital inflows The Federal Government’s economic policy reforms being implemented by its various organs, especially the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), have attracted rising foreign capital inflows, signalling growing confidence in its execution, writes JOSEPH INOKOTONG.  NIGERIA’S economic managers have continued to take steps meant to boost foreign capital inflows to the economy. Already, the Central Bank […] CBN REFORMS: How policy shift has triggered foreign capital inflows Tribune Online

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