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By KingsleyAgim The Cross River State Government has commenced a statewide assessment to reclaim public assets unlawfully occupied by private individuals and organizations. The initiative, led by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Asset Management and Recovery, Barr. Gilbert Agbor, began in the central senatorial district and will extend across the state. Speaking to journalists in Calabar, Barr. Agbor issued a stern warning to illegal occupants, urging them to vacate immediately. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to using all legal means necessary to recover its assets, emphasizing that no unlawfully occupied property will be overlooked. He further noted that the assessment has already recorded significant progress, reinforcing the administration’s dedication to transparency, accountability, and responsible asset management. The initiative has been widely praised by Cross Riverians, who see it as a bold step toward good governance. Among those commending Governor Bassey Ot...

  The Senator representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, Senator Eteng Jonah Williams, has joined family, friends, and well-wishers in celebrating the immediate past Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prof. Ben Ayade, CON, on his birthday. In a goodwill message, Senator Williams described Ayade as a rare politician, a peace-loving and compassionate leader whose calm disposition and unwavering advocacy for fairness, equity, and justice remain commendable. “Your Excellency, today we celebrate you not just as a former governor but as a strong voice for justice in Cross River State and Nigeria at large. Your leadership and contributions to the development of our dear state will always be remembered,” the statement read. On behalf of the people of Cross River Central Senatorial District, Senator Williams extended his best wishes, praying for many more years of good health and fulfillment for the former governor. The celebration has drawn tributes from political allies, as...

  The Cross River State Commissioner on the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, on Saturday, February 28, 2025, joined the Ubom family in paying final respects to his late father-in-law, Sir Edem Ubom. The funeral service, officiated by the Methodist Church Nigeria, was held at the Shelter Afrique Field in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, drawing mourners from across the region. According to the official biography, Sir Edem W. Ubom KJW was born on June 25, 1942, into the family of Chief Wilson Nduke Ubom of Nung Ubom in Ikot Nkim and Mary Nyong Etim of Nung Essiet, Ikot Obio Edim, both in Ibesikpo Asutan Ekpe Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 3, 2025, at the age of 82. The solemn event attracted condolence messages from notable personalities, including the Governor of Cross River State, Prince Bassey Edet Otu, and the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel ...

  Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has weighed in on the ongoing dispute between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling for an open and transparent investigation to uphold the integrity of the Senate.  In a statement posted on his Twitter handle, Saraki expressed deep concern over the negative impact of the controversy on the sanctity, public perception, and credibility of the Senate. He emphasised that individuals come and go, but the institution must be protected at all costs. “I have watched from afar the recent development in the Senate between the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Senator from Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. It is a development that has made me sad because of its overall negative effect on the integrity, sanctity, image, and public perception of the institution," Saraki stated. He urged all parties involved, including their supporters within and outside the chamber,...

  The Teachers Continuous Training Institute (TCTI), Biase, Cross River State, has successfully organized a 2-day workshop on the use of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) mode in writing Certificate Examinations. The workshop, held on February 27-28, 2025, brought together secondary school examination officers from across the state. Some selected Teachers, Desk Officers for WAEC and NECO within CRS were also present with a total of one-hundred and fifty (150) participants. Prof. Onyeka Iwuchukwu, National Open University, Calabar and Dr. Stephen Egidi from Klinnicaps Academy, Okuku, Yala LGA, CRS were the resource persons who did justice to the subject matter.  In his welcome address, The Director-General, TCTI, Biase, Prof. Taoheed Adedoja emphasized the importance of CBT in modern education, highlighting its ability to cover a wide range of subject matter and topics. He noted that most students lack basic fundamental knowledge in understanding the CBT mode, and the workshop aimed...

Governor Prince Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has congratulated the Canaan Queens of Canaan Table Tennis Club, Calabar, for their remarkable performance at the 2025 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) African Club Championships in Tunisia, where they secured a bronze medal for Nigeria. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Governor described the team’s achievement as a moment of pride for Cross River State and Nigeria, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to sports development. "The Canaan Queens have made history and made us proud. Their dedication, resilience, and exceptional performance on the continental stage serve as an inspiration to young athletes in Cross River State and beyond. This achievement is a testament to the talent and potential that exists within our state, and as a government, we will continue to support sports development to ensure more successes like this," Governor Otu stated. The Governor acknowledged the role of the Canaan Tab...

  By Peter Enyievi  The Permanent Secretary of the Cross River State Ministry of Finance, AF Ajah mni becomes the first civil servant from Abi LGA and second from Abi/Yakurr Federal Constituency in Cross River States to graduate from the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Senior Executive Course 46. The institution which was established by Decree No. 20, 1979, and CAP Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 is a high-level center for reflection, research, and learning, wwith the primary objective of serving as the nation’s foremost policy ‘think-tank’, developing a crop of top-class technocrats of high intellectual capacity, conceptualizing and anchoring the implementation of innovative and dynamic policy initiatives and strategies critical for national development. The Ebom-born social phenomenon, hails from Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State. He is a seasoned banker, politician and renowned scholar.  Hon. Ajah is an associate Member...