18 h. ago Tinubu has justified Cross River’s APC support for 2027 – Akiba

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Ekpenyong Akiba, the Special Adviser to the Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, on General Duties, says President Tinubu has justified Cross River State’s support for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during an interview in Calabar, Akiba listed projects being undertaken in the state as well as support […] The post Tinubu has justified Cross River’s APC support for 2027 – Akiba appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago How Gov. Otu’s strategic ties with Presidency spur unprecedented federal Projects in Cross River

From Ndubuisi Orji The Special Adviser to the Governor on General Duties, Dr. Ekpenyong Akiba, has hailed what he describes as Governor Bassey Otu’s strategic relationship with the Presidency, saying it is the engine behind the growing catalogue of federal projects in Cross River State. He described the governor’s rapport with President Bola Tinubu as […] The post How Gov. Otu’s strategic ties with Presidency spur unprecedented federal Projects in Cross River -Akiba, aide appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago NDDC marks 25th anniversary with arts, cultural carnival in Rivers

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) held an arts and culture parade along the major streets of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Thursday, July 10, as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations. The street parade featured representatives from the nine Niger Delta states: Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, […] The post NDDC marks 25th anniversary with arts, cultural carnival in Rivers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Tinubu didn’t support Buhari’s emergence as APC candidate — Lauretta Onochie

Tribune Online Tinubu didn’t support Buhari’s emergence as APC candidate — Lauretta Onochie "We knew what we did to produce Buhari's presidency." Tinubu didn’t support Buhari’s emergence as APC candidate — Lauretta Onochie Tribune Online

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4 d. ago 2027: Otuaro drums support for APC South South leaders’ resolution on Tinubu’s re

    From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa   The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro, has urged the people of the Niger Delta to support the declaration of the leaders of the South South All Progressives Congress (APC) to support President Bola Tinubu for a second term.   Otuaro noted that the […] The post 2027: Otuaro drums support for APC South South leaders’ resolution on Tinubu’s re-election bid appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Gov Otu Pledges To Make Cross River Nigeria’s Coffee Capital

Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has promised to make the state Nigeria’s coffee capital to emerge as a major player in the global coffee market. Governor Otu made the pledge during the launch of 30 million coffee seedlings project at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s Office in Calabar, on Tuesday. Otu stated […]

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6 d. ago UNICROSS alumni call for Bassey’s confirmation as substantive VC

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) Alumni Association has unanimously backed Prof. Francisca Bassey, the acting Vice Chancellor, for confirmation as the substantive VC of the institution. Hon. Njang Ndoma, National Secretary of the Association, said their decision follows an emergency meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC). The NEC […] The post UNICROSS alumni call for Bassey’s confirmation as substantive VC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Bakassi Deep Seaport will address Nigeria’s shipping nightmare – Gov Otu

Bassey Otu, governor of Cross River state is confident in the ability of the Bakassi Deep Seaport in his state read more Bakassi Deep Seaport will address Nigeria’s shipping nightmare – Gov Otu

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6 d. ago Coffee production in Nigeria gets boost as Cross River, JR Farms to plant 30m seedlings

The Coffee production industry in Nigeria is set for a transformation as the Cross River State government, in partnership with read more Coffee production in Nigeria gets boost as Cross River, JR Farms to plant 30m seedlings

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6 d. ago Cross River, JR Farms  launch initiative to cultivate 30m coffee seedlings

The Cross River State government, in partnership with a multinational agribusiness company, JR Farms, is set to lead Nigeria’s coffee revolution with the launching of an initiative to cultivate 30 million coffee seedlings across the state, marking a bold step toward reviving and expanding coffee production in the country. The flag-off of the project which […] The post Cross River, JR Farms  launch initiative to cultivate 30m coffee seedlings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Insecurity: IGP Redeploys CPs In Borno, Jigawa, Osun, C/River, Ondo

The inspector general of police, IGP Kayode Egbetukun has redeployed and posted new commissioners of police to Borno, Jigawa, Cross River, Ondo and Osun states, respectively. The newly posted commissioners of police include CP Naziru D. Abdulmajid to Borno State Command; CP Bello Rasheed Afegbua to Cross-River State Command; CP Dahiru Mohammed to Jigawa State […]

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7 d. ago Gov Otu excited as FG unveils strategic roadmap for Bakassi Deep Seaport

Tribune Online Gov Otu excited as FG unveils strategic roadmap for Bakassi Deep Seaport Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has expressed profound excitement following the Federal Government’s unveiling of a new strategic framework that prioritises the completion of the Bakassi Deep Seaport.  The roadmap, encapsulated in the newly launched National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy, identifies Bakassi among nine key deep seaports marked for accelerated […] Gov Otu excited as FG unveils strategic roadmap for Bakassi Deep Seaport Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Otu lauds South South transformation drive, declares region’s support for Tinubu

Bassey Edet Otu, Cross River State governor, weekend declared the South-South geopolitical zone to be on a firm trajectory of read more Otu lauds South South transformation drive, declares region’s support for Tinubu

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8 d. ago Abia Community Joins Protest Against Privatisation Of Cocoa Estate

Barely two days after farmers in Etomi community in Etung local government area of Cross River State protested the planned privatisation of Government Cocoa Estate, Abia community has also joined Etomi community in protesting against Privatisation policy. The protesters carried placards with different inscriptions such as “Our estate isn’t for sale, “Give us our land […]

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8 d. ago Cross River: Women, youths threaten protest over planned Cocoa estate privatisation

Tribune Online Cross River: Women, youths threaten protest over planned Cocoa estate privatisation Women and youths of Bendeghe Ekiem community in Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State have vowed to stage a naked protest if the state government proceeds with the planned privatisation of a government-owned cocoa estate in their area. Cross River: Women, youths threaten protest over planned Cocoa estate privatisation Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Anioma people hail Tinubu, APC’s support for state creation request

Tribune Online Anioma people hail Tinubu, APC’s support for state creation request The people of Anioma in Delta State have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the proposed creation of Anioma State, saying the priority given to their request has been encouraging and could help properly balance the federation, which is currently skewed against the Igbo. Anioma people hail Tinubu, APC’s support for state creation request Tribune Online

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9 d. ago C’River: Abia community joins cocoa estate privatization revolt

Tribune Online C’River: Abia community joins cocoa estate privatization revolt Abia community protests cocoa estate privatization in Cross River, demanding land rights and job protection. C’River: Abia community joins cocoa estate privatization revolt Tribune Online

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1 week ago LIST: PDP, APC, LP bigwigs currently in ADC coalition against Tinubu

Tribune Online LIST: PDP, APC, LP bigwigs currently in ADC coalition against Tinubu While some of these bigwigs from the three major parties have officially joined the ADC as a coalition platform ahead of the 2027 elections, some others have also expressed their readiness to support any LIST: PDP, APC, LP bigwigs currently in ADC coalition against Tinubu Tribune Online

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1 week ago Coalition: Atiku, Mark, Aregbesola, others face fresh crisis at ADC

• Party not for sale, Nwosu scammed them –Kachikwu From Adetutu Folasade-Koyi, Abuja The much-anticipated coalition masterminded by former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, erstwhile Senate president David Mark, former governors Sule Lamido (Jigawa), Babangida Aliyu (Niger), Sam Egwu (Ebonyi), Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto) and Liyel Imoke (Cross River), former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party […] The post Coalition: Atiku, Mark, Aregbesola, others face fresh crisis at ADC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago C’River: Etomi community kicks against planned privatisation of cocoa estate

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Smallholder cocoa farmers in Etomi community,  Etung Local Government Area of  Cross River State, have protested against the planned privatisation of cocoa estates in the area by the state government. The farmers carried placards with different inscriptions including: ‘Our cocoa estate is not for sale,’ ‘We say no to planned privatisation […] The post C’River: Etomi community kicks against planned privatisation of cocoa estate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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