11 h. ago Gov Otu’s chief of staff, NIPR partners to drive ethical communication in Cross River

The newly elected executive of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Cross River State Chapter, on Monday, paid a read more Gov Otu’s chief of staff, NIPR partners to drive ethical communication in Cross River

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4 d. ago Otu receives naval chief, recommits to strategic security partnerships

Bassey Edet Otu, Cross River State governor, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening security and deepening strategic partnerships, as read more Otu receives naval chief, recommits to strategic security partnerships

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5 d. ago NUPRC, NMDPRA partner to boost sector efficiency, attract investment

Nigeria’s NUPRC and NMDPRA partner to enhance regulatory efficiency, attract investment, and drive long-term growth in the Nigerian oil sector. Read More: https://punchng.com/nuprc-nmdpra-partner-to-boost-sector-efficiency-attract-investment/

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5 d. ago Naval chief pledges to combat maritime crimes, secure Nigeria’s waters

The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has pledged to combat maritime crimes to ensure the safety and security of the country’s maritime environment. He disclosed this on Thursday during an operational visit to inspect facilities at the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital and other projects in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State, Read More: https://punchng.com/naval-chief-pledges-to-combat-maritime-crimes-secure-nigerias-waters/

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7 d. ago Cross River State Police Command Announces New Public Relations Officer

The Inspector‑General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has approved the appointment of ASP Sunday Eitokpah Akata as the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Cross River State Police Command. ASP Akata, a native of Edo State, was commissioned as an Assistant Superintendent of Police in 2022 after completing a five‑year training […]

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8 d. ago Governor Otu’s Vision Turns Calabar Carnival Into Economic Boom – Chief Whip

Chief whip of the Cross River State House of Assembly and member representing Boki two state constituency, Dr Hilary Bissong, has hailed Governor Bassey Otu for the spectacular 20th anniversary celebration of Carnival Calabar. In a statement titled “Celebrating Excellence: Governor Otu’s December of Culture, Unity and Growth,” Bisong described the 2025 edition as “historic […]

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1 week ago Jobs, Trade, and Tinapa: Inside Governor Otu’s economic plan for the new year

Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has called on Cross Riverians to sustain unity and collective purpose as read more Jobs, Trade, and Tinapa: Inside Governor Otu’s economic plan for the new year

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2 w. ago DSS arrests kidnappers who abducted, killed neurology professor in 2023

DSS operatives have arrested two suspects linked to the 2023 abduction and murder of Professor Ekanem Philip-Ephraim in Cross River State. Read More: https://punchng.com/dss-arrests-kidnappers-who-abducted-killed-neurology-professor-in-2023/

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2 w. ago JUST IN: DSS Arrests Suspected Killers Of Professor Ephraim In Cross River

The suspects were apprehended at a medical facility in Cross River State on December 27, while planning to kidnap another medical bigwig. The post JUST IN: DSS Arrests Suspected Killers Of Professor Ephraim In Cross River appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago DSS Arrests Suspected Killers Of Professor Ephraim In Cross River

The suspects were apprehended at a medical facility in Cross River State on December 27, while planning to kidnap another medical bigwig. The post DSS Arrests Suspected Killers Of Professor Ephraim In Cross River appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Otu signs 2026 budget into law, reaffirms commitment to inclusive growth

Bassey Otu, governor of Cross River State, has formally signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, describing the budget as read more Otu signs 2026 budget into law, reaffirms commitment to inclusive growth

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2 w. ago Osun Assembly raises 2026 budget, Jigawa, C’River govs sign bills

Osun Assembly raises its 2026 budget, while Jigawa and Cross River governors sign their state budgets 2026 into law, focusing on economic transformation. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-assembly-raises-2026-budget-jigawa-criver-govs-sign-bills/

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2 w. ago Hustle & Grace: Lagos Street Life Through The Lens Of Gabriel Out

In Hustle & Grace – Portraits from the Streets of Lagos, photographer Gabriel Otu turns ordinary street enterprise into a compelling study of balance, resilience and quiet dignity. Exhibited in People and Places at the Ikom Gallery Collaboratory, Calabar (5–30 September 2022), the series marks a reflective homecoming for the Cross River–born artist, who revisits […]

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3 w. ago Cross River sets pace in women’s economic empowerment nationwide – BudgIT Report

Cross River State has emerged as a national pacesetter in advancing women’s economic empowerment, as the latest State of Women’s read more Cross River sets pace in women’s economic empowerment nationwide – BudgIT Report

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3 w. ago Cross River leads women’s economic empowerment nationwide — BudgIT

A BudgIT report names Cross River a top state for women’s economic empowerment, citing strong policies in agriculture and emerging industries in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/cross-river-leads-womens-economic-empowerment-nationwide-budgit/

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3 w. ago NMA backs C’River clampdown on illegal traditional medicine practitioners

The Nigeria Medical Association praises Cross River State’s clampdown on illegal traditional medicine practitioners to safeguard public health from unsafe Read More: https://punchng.com/nma-backs-criver-clampdown-on-illegal-traditional-medicine-practitioners/

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3 w. ago 10 unlicensed traditional medicine practitioners arrested in C’River

Nigerian Medical Association lauds the arrest of 10 unlicensed traditional medicine vendors in Cross River State following concerns over public health risk Read More: https://punchng.com/10-unlicensed-traditional-medicine-practitioners-arrested-in-criver/

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3 w. ago Illegal mining: The silent war over Cross River’s mineral wealth

Illegal mining in Cross River State has sparked a crisis, leading to environmental devastation, lost lives, and heightened insecurity. Discover the impacts Read More: https://punchng.com/illegal-mining-the-silent-war-over-cross-rivers-mineral-wealth/

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3 w. ago FRSC arrests 932 motorists in Cross River for traffic offences

Innocent Etuk, Cross River State sector commander of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says that the Corps, in collaboration with read more FRSC arrests 932 motorists in Cross River for traffic offences

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3 w. ago NSCDC cracks down on vandalism, seizes stolen scraps from Calachika factory

Acting on solid intelligence, the NSCDC Cross River Command hailed the operation as a major win against economic sabotage.

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