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  The executive Governor of Cross River State senator prince Bassey Otu has tasked the 2025 Batch A stream I Corps members to live up to the ideals of the National youth service Corps (NYSC )by contributing meaningfully to the development of their host communities. Senator Otu made this remarks through the Vice chairman of the Obubra local Government Area, Hon Leonard Ogwa at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Obubra Cross River State during the swearing in ceremony of the 2025 Batch A stream I Orientation course. The Governor reassured NYSC that his government will  continue to improve on the welfare and security of Corps members in the state, noting that Cross River State is one of the most secured states in the Federation. Earlier in her remarks, the NYSC Coordinator, Mrs Oyenuga Joke appreciated the Governor and his entourage for gracing the occasion and Informed him that the Corps members deployed to cross River state Orientation Camp are well behaved and are ready to p...

  Cross River State has taken delivery of 79 more waste bins donated by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), courtesy of Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, the state’s representative on the Commission's Board. The new bins were officially received by the Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Moses Osogi, in Calabar. This latest donation brings the total number of bins distributed to the state to over 200, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance effective waste disposal and sustain Cross River’s image as a clean and green destination for tourism and business. Rt. Hon. Orok Duke emphasized that the gesture aligns with the state's environmental vision and pledged that Cross River will continue to receive its fair share of benefits from the NDDC. He urged residents to make proper use of the bins and protect them from vandalism or illegal conversion to private use, warning against actions that could undermine the initiative.

For years, former students, staff, and students of the University of Cross River State have expressed concerns about government neglect and lack of investment in the university, with staff and students welfare being a major issue. However, under Gov. Bassey Otu's leadership, things are gradually improving. After months of discussions, the government has commenced implementing the new national minimum wage for university staff, a development that has been greeted with excitement among UNICROSS staff. As alumni association, we commend Gov Otu and his team for prioritising the welfare and interests of our staff. We take pride in having some of the most passionate and patriotic university staff in the country, and this gesture will undoubtedly boost their morale and motivation. We knew from the onset that Gov Otu's leadership would bring positive change to the university. Even before assuming office, he had demonstrated his commitment to the institution by facilitating the construc...

  By Our Reporter  A storm is brewing in the cocoa-rich lands of Etung Local Government Area, and its name is Oscar Ofuka. Angry and exhausted, cocoa farmers operating within the government-owned estates in Etung are calling on the Cross River State Government to immediately reign in the rampage of Oscar Ofuka, a former aide to ex-Governor Ben Ayade, who has allegedly turned the peaceful cocoa estates into a theater of intimidation, torture, and lawlessness. Martins Isaac, Pastor Ubi Ofem, and Obi Amba, speaking on behalf of the Concerned Cocoa Farmers, accuse Ofuka of leading a campaign of harassment, illegal arrests, torture, and dehumanization of farmers who acquired their farms through proper government channels. “Ofuka is not the government. He is not above the law. Yet he walks the estates with the arrogance of a tyrant, using thugs and armed men in uniform to brutalize innocent farmers,” the group declared. The most recent attack left a farmer with gruesome machete woun...

  The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr. Umar Abdullahi Ganduje, CON and other members of the party's National Working Committee, NWC will on Friday, 2nd, May, 2025 attend a Special Appreciation Dinner organized by an Abuja based socio-political group, Coalition of Ganduje Support Groups, CGSG-Abuja. The event, according to the Convener of C-GSG-Abuja, Dr. Aliyu Ibrahim, MFR is to appreciate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Dr. Ganduje and other NWC members into various boards of the nation's institutions. "CGSG-ABUJA has concluded plans to host our performing and result oriented National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, members of the National Working Committee, NWC and political associates and friends of the Chairman in a colourful dinner to appreciate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's leadership style", Dr. Aliyu noted. The CGSG-ABUJA Convener also added that the occasion will be used to rally support for the Ganduje led N...

  Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Yakurr communities in the 13 council wards of Constituency I and II in Yakurr Local Government Area have unanimously endorsed Senator Eteng Jonah Williams, representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, for a second term. The endorsement, which took place at a stakeholders’ breakfast meeting with the Senator held at Mkpani on Sunday, was attended by Honourable members representing Yakurr I and II State Constituencies, Hon. Cyril Omin and Hon. Mercy Akpama respectively, the Council Chairman, Hon. Yibala Inyang, councillors, State and LG appointees, the State Treasurer of APC, chapter chairman and 13 ward executives, and top party chieftains including Johnson Ugbor. Declaring the meeting open, the chairman of the forum, Mr. Johnson Ugbor, said: “Politics is not about abuse and insults. It is about what you can attract to your people. Our Senator is a good person, and he has attracted some projects to us. All we need now is to pray and wor...

  The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) Alumni Association has commended the newly inaugurated 6th Governing Council of the university for taking the right step towards stabilizing the institution's leadership by releasing advertisement for the appointment of a substantive Vice Chancellor for the institution. The Alumni Association, speaking through its National Public Relations Officer, Dr. (Mrs.) Peace Egbai, described the advertisement as timely, noting that it will bring an end to the prolonged culture of acting Vice Chancellors at the University. While emphasizing the need for transparency and credibility in the process, she said that the association welcomes this development with enthusiasm, having long advocated for an end to the interim arrangement. The PRO commended Governor Bassey Otu for appointing and inaugurating people of impeccable character into the council, who have demonstrated remarkable efficiency by initiating the process of appointing a substantive Vi...