Prince Bassey Otu Archives

2027: Efenji Nicholas, Tony Eteng Endorse Gov Otu For Second Term, Cite Agricultural Devt, Security, Youth Empowerment, Infrastructure, Tourism As Key Achievements

Editor2 days ago04 mins

Former All Progressives Congress (APC) Local Government Chairmanship Aspirant in Bekwarra, Efenji Nicholas, alongside his former campaign coordinator, Tony Eteng, have formally endorsed Cross River State Governor, Prince Bassey Edet Otu, for a second term in office. The endorsement comes with a pledge to mobilize their extensive support base across the state to work assiduously…

Cross River, Otu and the Crisis of Governance – An Observer’s Opinion

Editor4 days ago05 mins

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…

C’River North Senatorial Seat: Olayi Appeals to Gov Otu To Uphold Equity, Makes Case for OBO

Editor6 days ago02 mins

Following media smear campaigns against Obudu, Bekwarra and Obanliku Federal Constituency producing the next Senator of Cross River North, Emmanuel Olayi has appealed to Governor Bassey Otu to endure that the principle of equity is upheld. Olayi made the appeal during a meeting with the governor at the Government House, Calabar. He disclosed that the…

Gov Otu Charges Cross River Police Cadets on Integrity, Professionalism

Editor1 week ago02 mins

The Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has called on indigenes of the state currently training at the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, to embody the highest standards of discipline, integrity, and professionalism. The Governor gave this charge during a meeting in Calabar with the students, who were represented…

2027: Group Launches ‘Grassroots Initiative for Otu/Odey,’ Calls for Consensus in C’River

Editor1 week ago03 mins

By Kelvin Obambon As the 2027 political cycle begins to take shape, the Grassroots Initiative for Otu/Odey 2027 has officially launched in Calabar, calling on all political parties and stakeholders to adopt a consensus approach in returning Governor Bassey Edet Otu and Deputy Governor Peter Odey for a second term. Speaking on Thursday, April 9,…

Cross River signs open defecation, hospital management board, other bills into law

Editor1 week ago03 mins

By Kelvin Obambon In a major push to reposition the health and education sectors while improving sanitation and the overall quality of life in Cross River State, Governor Bassey Otu has signed four bills into law. Speaking during the signing ceremony held on Wednesday at the Governor’s Office in Calabar, Governor Otu described the development…

Fly High, Our Silver Bird: Fly High!

Editor1 month ago03 mins

(For Governor Bassey Edet Otu, Silverbird “Man of the Year,2025 and The Sun Newspaper, Man of the year 2025”) Cross River is proud of you, Fly high,our Silver-bird, Fly high, Sail on by, Your time is on. Like a bridge over troubled waters, You are to ease our minds, Your time has come to shine,…

Gov Otu Reduces Ticket Prices for Taxi, Tricycle, Restructures Enforcement

Editor1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

By Kelvin Obambon In a move aimed at easing the economic burden on residents and commercial transport operators, the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has announced a sweeping set of reforms for the state’s transport sector. The Governor’s intervention follows growing concerns raised by commercial drivers and residents across Calabar…

From Governor of the Year to Man of the Year: Betta Edu Hails Gov Bassey Otu’s Transformational Leadership

Editor2 months ago02 mins

I heartily congratulate my Governor, His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, on yet another well-deserved recognition as Man of the Year by the Silverbird Group. Only three weeks ago, Your Excellency was honoured as Governor of the Year by The Sun Newspapers. On the same day, you were also conferred with an Honorary Doctorate…

We’ve been cheated for too long: Rt. Hon. Orok Duke backs Gov. Otu on recovery of C’River oil wells

Editor2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

By Kelvin Obambon Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, PhD, a prominent stakeholder and elder statesman in Cross River, has thrown his full weight behind Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s aggressive push to recover the state’s oil wells ceded to Akwa Ibom. Duke, a two time deputy speaker of the Cross River House of Assembly and former Commissioner…

City Boy Movement Cross River Mobilizes for South South Youth Tour in Benin

3 Million Votes for Tinubu: C’River Declares Total Support for “Renewed Hope” and “Sweet Prince” Agenda

Soludo wife trains women in AC, tricycle repairs, others

Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong Emerged Independent Newspaper ‘Legislator of the Year’

Rt Hon Orok Duke attends funeral service of Edisua Ita, pays glowing tribute to the late academic

2027: APGA adopts option A-4 for aspirants

Police arrest fake JAMB coordinator in Anambra

Sen Nwachukwu 6-months representation too small to showcase scorecard – Anambra South APGA stakeholders replies critics

Police Inspector involved in armed robbery shot dead

2027: I have been contesting for Ogbaru reps seat since 2010 without success, please consider me, Nwokedi begs APGA, Soludo

Prince Bassey Otu

2027: Efenji Nicholas, Tony Eteng Endorse Gov Otu For Second Term, Cite Agricultural Devt, Security, Youth Empowerment, Infrastructure, Tourism As Key Achievements

Cross River, Otu and the Crisis of Governance – An Observer’s Opinion

C’River North Senatorial Seat: Olayi Appeals to Gov Otu To Uphold Equity, Makes Case for OBO

Gov Otu Charges Cross River Police Cadets on Integrity, Professionalism

2027: Group Launches ‘Grassroots Initiative for Otu/Odey,’ Calls for Consensus in C’River

Cross River signs open defecation, hospital management board, other bills into law

Fly High, Our Silver Bird: Fly High!

Gov Otu Reduces Ticket Prices for Taxi, Tricycle, Restructures Enforcement

From Governor of the Year to Man of the Year: Betta Edu Hails Gov Bassey Otu’s Transformational Leadership

We’ve been cheated for too long: Rt. Hon. Orok Duke backs Gov. Otu on recovery of C’River oil wells