Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has approved the immediate suspension of Chief Okon Archibong, the Village Head of Esuk Utan with his council members. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Mr Nsa Gil, Chief Press Secretary to the governor on Monday in Calabar. The suspension came on the heels … Read more
The Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu has dismissed two traditional rulers from their positions. This development was confirmed in a letter signed and made available by Governor Otu’s Chief Press Secretary, Gill Nsa. However, the letter did not provide any reasons for this decision. Henzodaily understands that Otu suspended His Highness Okkn Archinong Eke, … Read more
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has pledged to take the Calabar Carnival global in 2025 to build on the event’s already impressive reputation as Africa’s biggest street party. Otu made the promise while declaring open the carnival’s street party on Saturday in Calabar. The street party would have seven competitive bands … Read more
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State 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 … Read more
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said there is no way Nigeria can dream of meaningful national economic development without addressing the power sector crisis. Shettima urged leaders in the country to rise above differences to confront the power sector crisis and become part of the reincarnation of Nigeria as an industrialized nation. He … Read more
The Governor of Cross River State has mandated all his commissioners to submit detailed reports of their achievements since they took office. Governor Otu also asked the commissioners to include progress reports of agencies departments and agencies under them to the Office of the Secretary to the State Government. In a statement on Friday morning, … Read more