Tag: Cross River
PDP loses 2 Senate, 6 Rep seats in Cross River
The Cross River chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) failed in its bid to retain two Senate and six…
‘How Cross River Commissioner for Women Affairs Getrude Njar was abducted’
The gunmen whisked Mrs Njar away in their car and abandoned her own car, the eyewitness added
Ogoja women protest against ‘political arrest’
According to him, the All Progressive Congress (APC) government was witch-hunting its perceived political enemies.
Ray Murphy dumps APC in Cross River
Stating his reasons for resigning, Murphy said Nigerians are traumatised and need a better presidential candidate than the “comedy of…
Gov. Ayade: Why I gave 40 Muslims appointment
The governor urged the Muslim faithful to be ambassadors of peace, and tranquillity and emulate the great examples and legacies…
Workers protest non payment of 5 years salaries in Cross River
Displaying placards with various inscriptions, the protesters chanted solidarity songs and appealed to the government to pay their salaries.
INEC begins preliminary display of voters’ register
The register showed the names and particulars of candidates and their political parties as part of the preparation for the…
Cross River releases schedule of activities for LG poll
Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC), has released a schedule of activities for the Local Government election
2023: Cross River LP chair Ogar Osim battles NLC, TUC over candidates
Osim told the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Cross River that its mandate was to mobilise workers to support Labour…
APC condemns communal clash in Cross River
According to the party chairman, the clash over land matters was uncalled for, calling on leaders of both communities to…
Troops intercept car loaded with munitions in Cross River
A search on the vehicle by troops in Cross Rivers revealed 72 Improvised Explosive Device chargers, 121 Dynamite Liquid, 200…
Breaking: Ayade’s consensus gov. candidate Bassey Edet Otu disqualified
The panel headed by DIG Suleiman Fakai disqualified Otu following several petitions written against him, regarding his certificate and record…
APC councilors in C/River threaten to defect
According to them, the state government had not been treating them fairly.
APC wins Ogoja/Yala bye-election in Cross River
Ngaji scored 22,778 votes to defeat his closest rival, Mr Mike Usibe of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), who garnered 20,590…
Calabar PDP rally: Wike slams Ayade, police
Wike declared that PDP must rescue Cross River State from the shackle of bad governance and maladministration of the APC…
Cross River condemns collection of fees in primary schools
Reacting to complaints by parents that their wards were sent home for not paying some money, Mr Castro Ezama, Special…
Gov. Ayade suspends 14-month-old curfew in Cross River
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River on Saturday suspended the 14-month-old curfew in the state.
Ayade bows to people’s choice, halts plan to sell state companies
Few weeks back, Cross River conducted a referendum on the governor’s plan to privatize the companies, but majority of Cross…
Cross River to register boats to curb kidnappings on waterways
Gov. Ben Ayade is worried about the incessant kidnappings and illegal activities going on in the state’s waterways, Ekpenyong said.
Commercial drivers suspend planned fare hike in Cross River
The Unified Commercial Drivers Association (UCDA) in Cross River has suspended its planned fare hike in Calabar.
Cross River PDP receives over 5,000 APC returnees
The returnees were from five Local Government Areas of the district, including Ogoja Yala, Obanliku, Obudu and Bekwara.
Ayade tests run rice mill, to turn all Cross River residents to farmers
He said that the rice mill will make a lot of millionaires and poverty will come to an end.
Cross River offers 2 airplanes to Aero Contractors
Cross River on Friday delivered two aircraft 'Cally Air' to Aero Contractors to operate and maintain till further notice.
Donald Duke, Ayade’s ex-aides welcomed by PDP
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), on Monday received former Cross River governor Donald Duke…
Gov. Ayade sacks 4 commissioners, 5 aides
Governor Ben Ayade has sacked four Commissioners in his cabinet and five Special Advisers.
Cross River to deploy drones for medical supplies
Cross River Government is set to deploy digital medical drones to hard to reach areas of the state to supply…
Cross River NSCDC arrests transformer vandal
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Cross River has arrested a suspected transformer vandal, Joseph Usani, for…
Cross River destroys unapproved structures in Marian Market
The Cross River Government through the Ministry of Environment has destroyed over 10 structures erected with blocks on the fence…
Lawmaker sues for peace in Cross River communities
Sen. Sandy Onor, representing Cross River Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has called on the people of Alok…
Cross River demolishes suspected kidnapper’s building
Cross River Government has demolished a building belonging to a suspected kidnapper.