Bassey Edet Otu
10 Feb
In a significant step towards realising the Bakassi Deep Seaport project, the Cross River State Executive Council has ratified the shareholders’ agreement governing the port’s ownership and operations.
29 Jan
Three hundred and twenty farmers and 30 schools across the three senatorial districts of Cross River State are to benefit from the Renewed Hope Initiative RHI Agricultural Support Programme in Cross River State. The wife of the state governor and coordinator of the programme in Cross River State, Bishop Eyoanwan Otu, stated this while briefing…
14 Jan
The Presidential Project Implementation Team for the #SheIsIncluded Initiative has commended Cross River Governor Bassey Edet Otu, and the wife, Bishop Mrs Eyoanwan Itam Otu
11 Jun 2024
The Cross River State House of Assembly has adopted a resolution calling on the State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, to urgently terminate the appointment of His Royal Majesty, Barr Dr Etinyin Okon Edet, as Chairman of the Cross River State Traditional Rulers Council and appoint another person from a different senatorial district. The…
8 Apr 2024
Governor Bassey EdetOtu of Cross River State has expressed worry about the level of vandalism of electricity equipment in the state, urging the people to take ownership of infrastructural assets located in their communities.
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The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ekwe Ibas (retd), has sought the cooperation of traditional rulers to enable them to work together and restore the much-desired peace in the state. The Sole Administrator promised to explore the wisdom, influence, and leadership of the traditional institution to de-escalate tension, foster unity, and…
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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that the state government is considering generating electricity from the 9 Megawatts hydro power plant located within the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority. The governor, who stated this during an on-the-spot assessment of facilities at the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority on Friday, said that his administration…
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Nigerian Breweries, through its flagship brands—Goldberg, Life Continental, and Zaag Energy Drink—has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Super Eagles for their resounding 2-0 victory over Rwanda in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The match, held at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, saw the Nigerian team deliver a commanding performance, rekindling the hopes of millions of…
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The Supreme Court has pronounced Senator Samuel Anyanwu, as the authentic national secretary of the People’s Democratic Party, putting an end to a legal contest over the post. In a judgement delivered on Friday, Appeal No: SC/CV/18/2025: Senator Samuel Anyanwu v. Aniagu Emmanuel, the apex court set aside an earlier appeal court decision that declared…
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Following the approval of President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by the National Assembly yesterday, over 300 Civil Society Organisations have called on Nigerians to demand accountability from their elected representatives. The organisations urged citizens to mobilise and contact their lawmakers, insisting that those who voted in favour of…
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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, pledged to introduce more vocational training programmes, enhance digital literacy initiatives, and ensure that every school in Lagos has access to modern technology and resources. He stressed that every child must have a strong foundation in education for the future and the overall development of society. According to…
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The Plateau State Internal Revenue Service PSIRS has commended tax payers in the State for their compliance to payment of taxes and other fees, which enabled revenue generation of N31.14 billion as at March 9. Mr Jim Wayas, the Chairman of PSIRS, gave the commendation on Friday in Jos, during a stakeholders engagement on its…
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The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it has rescued a girl, Hope Umoren, trafficked from Akwa Ibom to Mali for sexual exploitation. The Uyo Zonal Commander of NAPTIP, Mr Emmanuel Awhen, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Uyo. Awhen said…
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The highly anticipated 2nd Saskatoon Black Business Expo is set to take place at Prairieland Park, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, providing a platform for Black entrepreneurs and business professionals to showcase their ventures, connect with industry leaders, and access vital resources. This year’s event organized by Saskatoon Black Business Network is expected to be even bigger…
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The Vice President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Stephen Panya, on Friday called for national unity, urging the nation’s leaders to embrace righteousness in governance. Panya made this call in Abuja at the National Day of Prayer 2025, organised by the CAN with the theme: “Dependable God.” The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports…