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A major push for the expansion of tertiary education and agricultural transformation in Cross River State has been unveiled, with a proposal for the upscaling and conversion of the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Obubra (CAST-Obubra) into a full-fledged Federal University. The proposal, powered by the National Patriotic Front For Tinubu [NPFFT], seeks Federal Government approval for the establishment of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal University of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Obubra, Cross River State (BAT-FUASTO). According to the proposal document sighted by News, the proposed university will bear the motto: Knowledge • Agriculture • Innovation • Development and will be sited in Obubra Local Government Area , in the Central Senatorial District of Cross River State. The document was signed by the Director General of the NPFFT, Castro Ezama and the National Secretary, Hon. Musa Zubairu. The Executive Summary of the proposal notes that BAT-FUASTO will be strateg...

  The Director of Women Mobilisation of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Dr Betta Edu , has congratulated Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu , on his 67th birthday, describing him as a people-centred leader committed to the welfare and development of the state. Edu extolled the governor’s purposeful leadership, visionary governance and unwavering commitment to the progress of Cross River State, noting that his People First Agenda reflects a deep commitment to placing citizens at the heart of government policies and programmes.  She praised his efforts to promote inclusive development, strengthen public welfare and create opportunities that will improve the lives of the people. Dr Edu prayed for God’s continued blessings, good health, wisdom, strength and protection for the governor as he continues to serve the state. “Happy 67th birthday to my Governor, His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu. May God grant you many more years of good hea...

  Today, I join the government and people of Cross River State in celebrating His Excellency, Ntufam Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu , on the occasion of his 67th birthday. Your Excellency, this milestone provides an opportunity to celebrate your years of service, commitment to public leadership, and dedication to the development of Cross River State. Your administration’s People First philosophy underscores the importance of placing the welfare, aspirations, and progress of the people at the centre of governance. Your commitment to infrastructural development, economic advancement, peace, and unity continues to shape the development agenda of our dear state. As Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, I remain committed to supporting your administration’s vision of delivering sustainable infrastructure and improving the quality of life of our people. As you celebrate this remarkable milestone, I pray that Almighty God grants you sound health, renewed strength, divine wisdom, and...

  Eleven aggrieved members of the Cross River State House of Assembly have visited the national office of Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria, where they paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Innocent Egede , the National Director of Strategic Deployment and Implementation. The delegation, led by the Majority Leader of the House, Rt. Hon. Francis Asuquo , reaffirmed its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu but expressed reservations about extending the same level of political support to other APC candidates in the state, including Governor Bassey Edet Otu . The lawmakers’ position is reportedly linked to their exclusion from the APC’s ticket arrangements for the forthcoming elections, with some seeking a third term and others a second term. Their grievances stem from the belief that they should also have the opportunity to seek re-election, particularly as the Governor is pursuing a second term. During the meeting, Hon. Innocent Egede, a strong advocate of the re-election of President Bo...

  A remarkable young student from Southern British High School , Calabar , Ryan-Etim Bassey, has brought pride and honour to Cross River State after emerging as a Silver Award recipient in the prestigious 2026 Queen’s Commonwealth Writing Competition . The achievement was recognised by the Royal Commonwealth Society , following the assessment and recommendation of the competition’s panel of judges. Ryan-Etim’s outstanding performance in the international writing competition is a testament to the growing depth of literary talent among young Nigerians and, particularly, students in Cross River State. The Queen’s Commonwealth Writing Competition provides young people across the Commonwealth with an opportunity to express their creativity, imagination and perspectives through writing. Securing a Silver Award in such a competitive international platform is therefore a significant accomplishment. The young award recipient was celebrated by Southern British High School, Calabar , which ...

  The Cross River State Government has assured residents that the relocation of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) mandatory orientation camp to the University of Education and Entrepreneurship, Akamkpa , is temporary, reaffirming its commitment to restoring the permanent camp in Obubra . The Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Utilities Engr. Assoc. Prof. Jerome Egbe KSM , while speaking on the development, disclosed that Governor Prince Bassey Edet Otu is doing everything humanly possible to rehabilitate the Obubra NYSC camp and restore it to a suitable condition for the accommodation and training of corps members. He stressed that the state government has no intention of permanently relocating the camp from Obubra, noting that the decision to use the University of Education and Entrepreneurship, Akamkpa, as a temporary facility was necessitated by the poor condition of the existing camp. According to him, the government, under the leadership of Governor Otu, is dete...