Gov. Bassey Otu
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Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has approved an extension of maternity leave for nursing mothers in the state’s civil and public service from three months to six months. This is contained in a statement signed by the state’s Head of Service, Dr. Innocent Eteng, on Wednesday in Calabar. The governor noted that the new…
29 Oct
Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River on Tuesday presented the 2025 Appropriation Bill of N498 billion for the 2025 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly. The appropriation bill is dubbed, “Budget for Sustainable Development.” The budget, which has N328 billion and N170 billion as its capital and recurrent expenditures respectively, is N202 billion…
14 Sep
Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has urged legal practitioners in Nigeria to uphold justice, saying no nation will go far without justice. Otu said this in Abuja at the launch of Johnny Agim, SAN Foundation (JASAN Foundation), a Non- Governmental Organization (NGO), by the Lead Counsel of Legal Assent, Abuja, Johnny Agim, SAN, on…
11 Sep
No fewer than 32,341 candidates have applied to fill the 206 health sector vacancies advertised by the Cross River Government. READ ALSO:Fuel hike: Anxiety in Rivers, Cross River as schools resume today This is contained in a document obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar on Thursday. According to…
31 May
The Cross River Government has cleared 72,000 hectares of land for cultivation of rice and other crops. The state Gov. Bassey Otu made the
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Due to the stampede that claimed the lives of children at a Christmas party in Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has cancelled his birthday party and book presentation in Ebonyi State. The governor was scheduled to be in Ebonyi on Thursday to attend the occasion organised by the National Vice Chairman of…
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The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has said the security agencies recorded 80 per cent success against kidnapping in two years. Ribadu stated this at the official inauguration of the Multi-Agency Kidnap Fusion Cell (MAAKFC) on Thursday in Abuja. "Within a short period of time, I can say less than two years, we…
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The Nigerian Youths for Good Governance (NYGG) called on Thursday the Federal Government and the military to release the leader of Miyetti Allah, Bello Badejo, unconditionally. NYGG Executive Director, Alhaji Ado Mohammed, in a statement, expressed deep concern and dismay at the recent illegal arrest and detention of Alhaji Bello Badejo, a prominent leader of…
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The Muslim Lawyers Association of Nigeria (MULAN) reiterated its commitment to promoting policies that foster peace and progress among members across the country. MULAN President, Saidu Muhd Tudun-Wada, gave the assurance on Wednesday while unveiling the Kogi State branch of the body in Lokoja. Barrister Tudun-Wada expressed satisfaction over the progressive expansion of the body…
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The Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, has called for a united front in the renewed push for the creation of Ijebu State. Speaking during a stakeholders' meeting at his palace on Thursday, Oba Adetona lamented that of the about 20 provinces established in 1923, Ijebu Province remains the only one yet…
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Nigerian Afrobeats rising star, Emem Major Atat, known as Emaem, has released his debut EP, A Star Now. The four-track project features production by Ebuka Asuzu and was mixed and mastered by Oceansbeatz. The EP’s lead single, Italawa, serves as a triumphant anthem, showcasing Emaem’s confidence and determination to leave a lasting mark on the…
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The National Pension Commission (PenCom) on Thursday said it had issued over 38,000 Pension Clearance Certificates (PCC) so far to organisations, in 2024. The Director-General of PenCom, Ms Omolola Oloworaran, said this at a workshop organised by PenCom for journalists covering the pension industry in Lagos. The theme of the workshop was, “Tech-Driven Transformation: Shaping…
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and US president-elect Donald Trump on Thursday agreed that Russia's war on Ukraine had gone on for "far too long", Berlin said in a statement. "It is essential to move as quickly as possible towards a just, equitable and enduring peace," the pair agreed during a telephone call, said the German…
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A bomb explosion has claimed one life, while four other persons were confirmed injured in Bassa village of Shiroro Local Council in Niger State. A source from the area stated that the incident happened when the victims were on their way to the farm on Thursday, December 19, 2024, in the morning. Ahmed Almustapha, a…
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Former President Muhammadu Buhari once rejected an offer of land in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) during his tenure. Buhari’s spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, said this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. He was reacting to reports that a piece of land belonging to the former president was seized by the FCT authorities. ”…