Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Governor Bassey Otu

January 12, 2024

Supreme Court upholds election of Otu as Cross River governor

The Calabar Division of the Court of Appeal had dismissed the appeal filed against Mr Otu by the PDP governorship candidate, Mr Onor.

Governor Bassey Otu
December 29, 2023

Calabar Carnival: ‘Biggest’ street party in Nigeria thrills Christmas revellers

Some of the tourists from Lagos said the carnival was the biggest street party in Nigeria.

Calabar Carnival
December 29, 2023

Akeredolu was library of ideas, symbol of patriotism: Governor Otu

Governor Bassey Otu has described the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo as a library of ideas and a symbol of patriotism.

Governor Bassey Otu
December 29, 2023

Cross River assembly passes 2024 appropriation bill of N296.96 billion

Governor Bassey Otu presented the budget estimate of N250.6 billion, christened ‘The People’s First Budget’, to the assembly on October 26.

Elvert Ayambem (Credit: Elvert Ayambem)
December 18, 2023

NMA Cross River demands swift action as abducted member spends 148 days in captivity

Her abduction prompted the NMA to embark on an industrial action that lasted for 40 days.

Nigerian Medical Association
December 8, 2023

Cross River will become largest cocoa producer in Nigeria soon: CFAN 

Mr Adegoke said Cross River had the potential in massive land and forest for cocoa farming, coupled with the youthful population cultivating the crop. 

cocoa farmers
November 23, 2023

Cross River Guber: PDP heads to Supreme Court after judgment affirming Governor Otu’s victory

The party’s decision to challenge Mr Otu’s electoral victory is contained in a statement by its state publicity secretary, Mike Ojisi, in Calabar.

PDP
November 16, 2023

Concerns over annual carnival as Cross River battles security

“It’s regrettable that our colleague is still in captivity after 115 days.’’

Police commissioner Gyogon Grimah
November 7, 2023

Cross River: Obudu airport ready by April 2024, says Gov Otu

The Cross River government has disclosed that the Obudu cargo airport, being constructed by the state, will be ready for operation by April 2024.

Obudu Cargo Airport