4 h. ago Recurrent spending dominates in 30 states while capital lags

…as 30 states spent 6.27trn in 6 months Cross Rivers, Taraba, Benue states spent over 70 percent of their first read more Recurrent spending dominates in 30 states while capital lags

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7 h. ago Shettima commissions two new Cally Air aircraft, commends Otu’s initiative

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday commissioned two new Cross River State–owned Cally Air aircraft, praising Governor Bassey Otu for read more Shettima commissions two new Cally Air aircraft, commends Otu’s initiative

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10 h. ago Cross River Assembly approves N642bn as 2025 supplementary budget

Tribune Online Cross River Assembly approves N642bn as 2025 supplementary budget Lawmakers said the supplementary budget was essential due to Governor Bassey Otu's focus on infrastructural development across the state's 18 local government areas. Cross River Assembly approves N642bn as 2025 supplementary budget Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Call Air: Gov Otu targets 3 new aircrafts, int’nal routes as VP launches 2 new aircraft

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Vice President Kashim Shettima, yesterday, applauded Governor Bassey Otu on his impressive investment in aviation and other critical sectors as he launched the third and fourth Cally Air Fleet. Speaking at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport in Calabar, where he represented President Bola Tinubu, Shettima described the initiative as a strategic […] The post Call Air: Gov Otu targets 3 new aircrafts, int’nal routes as VP launches 2 new aircraft appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Cross River HoS Confirms Implementation Of N70,000 Minimum Wage

Cross River State Head of Service (HoS), Dr. Innocent Eteng, has confirmed that Governor Bassey Otu’s implementation of the national minimum wage of N70,000. , He said the state government implemented it in line with the agreement the Otu adninistration reached with organised labour. Eteng stated this during an interview  with LEADERSHIP in Calabar yesterday. […]

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21 h. ago VP Shettima Commissions 2 Bombardier Jets For Cross River’s Cally Air

Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday, inaugurated two newly acquired Bombardier CRJ1000 regional jets for use by the Cross River State-owned Cally Air. Shettima commissioned the aircraft shortly on arrival at the Magret Ekpo International International Airport in Calabar, Cross River State capital. The Vice President was in the State for the launch of 8th […]

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24 h. ago Tinubu commissions two Cally Air’s aircraft, commends Otu’s initiative

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, commissioned two new Cross River State-owned Cally Air’s aircraft, praising Governor Bassey Otu for the read more Tinubu commissions two Cally Air’s aircraft, commends Otu’s initiative

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25 h. ago VP Shettima Commissions Renovated Library, New Aircraft In Calabar

The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, recently commissioned a newly refurbished state-of-the-art library in Calabar, Cross River State. The library was refurbished by Governor Bassey Otu as part of efforts to improve the state’s educational infrastructure. Shettima also commissioned two new aircraft acquired by the Cross River State government at Margaret Ekpo International Airport […] The post VP Shettima Commissions Renovated Library, New Aircraft In Calabar appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Cally Air: Shettima launches Cross River’s 3rd, 4th aircraft

Gov Otu targets three new aircrafts, international routes with Cally Air From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has launched the 3rd and 4th aircraft acquired by the Cross River State government for its Cally Air fleet. The launch, which took place at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport, had in attendance the State […] The post Cally Air: Shettima launches Cross River’s 3rd, 4th aircraft appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 h. ago Gov Otu returns from Diaspora engagements, says Cross River in upward swing

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has declared that the state is witnessing an upward trajectory following weeks of strategic engagements with Cross Riverians in the Diaspora. Speaking to journalists at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar, upon his return after attending a convention of Cross River Indigenes In the […] The post Gov Otu returns from Diaspora engagements, says Cross River in upward swing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Cross River achieves 85% compliance rate in exclusive breastfeeding

Tribune Online Cross River achieves 85% compliance rate in exclusive breastfeeding “We have increased training on effective breastfeeding methods to reduce complications and are involving husbands and grandmothers to create a supportive atmosphere. Cross River achieves 85% compliance rate in exclusive breastfeeding Tribune Online

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5 d. ago After attack on Police outpost, security operatives raid abandoned hospital in Cross River

Tribune Online After attack on Police outpost, security operatives raid abandoned hospital in Cross River A combined force of police officers, soldiers, and other security agents on Thursday raided an abandoned hospital in Iso-Bendeghe village, Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State, in a major operation following an attack on a police outpost by suspected hoodlums. After attack on Police outpost, security operatives raid abandoned hospital in Cross River Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Guns, Cartridges Recovered In Cross River Criminal Hideout Raid

The Cross River State Police Command has recovered five locally made guns and cartridges after raiding a criminal hideout in Iso-bendeghe community in the Boki local government area of the state. Police Commissioner of Cross River State, CP Rashid Bello Afegbua, disclosed this during a conversation with LEADERSHIP on Thursday in Calabar. The CP stated […]

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6 d. ago Cross River police raid criminal hideout following attack on personnel

Seize 5 homemade guns, expended cartridges Suspects at large From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State Police Command has busted a criminal hideout in Iso-Bendeghe community, Boki Local Government Area of the state. In a statement by its Public Relations Officer, SP Irene Ugbo, the police said the raid led to the recovery of […] The post Cross River police raid criminal hideout following attack on personnel appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Floods displace over 200, cause millions in damages in Cross River

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Heavy rainfall has caused devastating floods in several communities in Odukpani Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River State, displacing at least 200 people, primarily women and children, who have been relocated from lowland to upland areas. The Executive Chairman of Odukpani LGA, Hon Etim Asido, disclosed this during an interview, […] The post Floods displace over 200, cause millions in damages in Cross River appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Gov Otu woos Cross Riverians in Diaspora, unveils development desk

  From Ndubuisi Orji Governor Bassey Otu of Cross Rivers State has urged indigenes in the diaspora to invest in the state’s development. He made the call at the maiden edition of the Diaspora Convention held in Birmingham, United Kingdom, with the theme: “Diaspora Contribution to the Development and Sustainability of Cross River State.” The […] The post Gov Otu woos Cross Riverians in Diaspora, unveils development desk appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago 76 oil wells: Supreme Court judgement final – Akwa Ibom govt

By John Ogunsemore The Akwa Ibom State Government said it has no interest in entertaining a political settlement with its Cross River counterpart on the 76 oil wells since the Supreme Court had already decided the matter. Commissioner for Information in Akwa Ibom, Elder Aniekan Umanah, made this known during an appearance on Arise TV […] The post 76 oil wells: Supreme Court judgement final – Akwa Ibom govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Otu canvasses state creation, women inclusion, state police at constitution review hearing

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has advocated for the creation of new states, greater inclusion of women and read more Otu canvasses state creation, women inclusion, state police at constitution review hearing

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3 w. ago Gov Otu aligns with states creation, women inclusion, state police

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has advocated for the creation of new states, greater inclusion of women and persons with disabilities in governance, and the establishment of state police as part of the ongoing efforts to amend the 1999 Constitution. Speaking through his deputy, Peter Odey, at the South-South Zonal Public Hearing on […] The post Gov Otu aligns with states creation, women inclusion, state police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Constitution review: Obolo State proposal meets resistance from Ibibio community

From Aniekan Aniekan The proposal to create Obolo State from the present Akwa Ibom State has faced strong opposition from stakeholders, including the Ibibio community in Cross River State. Presenting a memorandum at the South-South Centre B Zonal Public Hearing on the amendment of the 1999 Constitution in Calabar, Cross River State, the President General […] The post Constitution review: Obolo State proposal meets resistance from Ibibio community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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