The recent article by Paul A. Obi, titled “Cross’River, Otu and the Crisis of Governance,” published in THISDAY, attempts to paint a picture of administrative failure in Cross River State. However, a factual examination of Governor Prince Bassey Otu’s administration reveals a deliberate “People First” agenda that prioritizes human dignity and long-term economic justice. It…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Electricity Regulatory Commission ASERC, has promised its customers in Nnewi, the commercial city of the State of steady electricity supply in no distance time. The Managing Director of ASERC, Prof Frank Nwoye Okafor, gave the promised while speaking at the ongoing two days Public Consultation on Draft Electricity Regulations…
By Kelvin Obambon The political landscape of Cross River is set for a major shift as the “Prince Is Coming” Movement announced a mega rally to formally endorse Governor Bassey Edet Otu and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for second terms in office. The announcement was made during a press conference in Calabar on Wednesday, led…
By Asuquo Cletus Clerics and religious leaders have called on Nigerian leaders to embrace value-driven and servant leadership as a pathway to addressing the country’s socio-economic and security challenges. The call was made yesterday during the 25th anniversary of the coronation of His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu, held at the Brotherhood of the Cross and…
By Bassey Ita Initially created as South Eastern State on 27th of May,1967 by the General Yakubu Gowon led Military regime, Cross River State formally came to being on the 3rd of February 1976, after the regime of the Late General Murtala Muhammed had renamed it as Cross River State. In September 1987, a part…
By Ovat Abeng The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra Sector Command, has reaffirmed its commitment to saving lives and prompt rescue services through the successful rescue of a victim and subsequent hospital follow-up, in line with the Corps Marshal’s 2026 Corporate Strategic Goal 1. The reaffirmation was contained in a statement signed and issued…
By Ovat Abeng The Office of the Deputy Mayor of Idemili South Local Government Area (IDSLGA) has announced the appointment of 20 Special Assistants to enhance administrative efficiency and strengthen grassroots governance. In a statement issued from the council headquarters in Ojoto, the Deputy Mayor, Hon. Ifeanyi Anakuba, said the appointments form part of ongoing…
The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s dedicated focus on human capital development within the aviation sector. This commitment was highlighted as the Governor received official admission forms from the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria. The forms were presented at the Governor’s Office by the Special Adviser…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command has deployed sixty (60) Safe School Operatives across designated centres to monitor the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examinations scheduled to hold from 15th to 26th April 2026, in order to ensure safety, security, and orderliness throughout the exercise. SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a…
On Monday, April 13, 2026, a joint delegation of the National Assembly Committees on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) from both the Senate and the House of Representatives undertook an oversight visit to key NDDC projects in Cross River state, including the reconstruction of Odukpani Junction–Okom Ita–Uyanga–Ehom road. The inspection team, led by the…
