The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved N18,394,737,608.85 for Cross River State as refunds for the money spent on construction,repairs and maintenance of Federal infrastructures in the state. The approval for the refund was made following a memo presented by Babatunde Fashola, former governor of Lagos State who doubles as […]
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Cross River House of Assembly again rejects request to confirm Justice Ikpeme as substantive Chief Judge
The Cross River State House of Assembly has again rejected the letter from National Judicial Council, NJC, requesting the confirmation of Justice Akon Ikpeme as the substantive Chief Judge. The House in a voice vote on Tuesday said it cannot reverse itself on the matter of who becomes the chief […]
APC calls for postponement of LG elections in Cross Rivers
All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross Rivers State has called for postponement of Saturday’s (May 30) local government elections in the state, alleging that it’s conduct was a grand designed to ambush other parties. The party threatened not to accept the outcome of the election should the state government insist […]
Ayade demolishes mini-estate owned by Kidnap kingpin in Calabar [Photos]
…We are leaving no stones unturned – Esin Cross River State Governor, Prof Ben Ayade on Thursday demolished a mini estate owned by a notorious kidnap Kingpin, Kufre Eyo Etim a.k.a” ROMANCE” at Edim Ita Street off CRUTECH community, Calabar South, LGA of the state. According to Vanguard, the Security […]
Post-COVID-19: The 76 Traffic Offences and Fines That May ‘kill’ Vehicles in Cross River
1).Driving with expired driving license………. 3,000 2).Driving without a driver’s license……. 8,000 3). Driving an unregistered vehicle…… 10,000 4). Driving a commercial vehicle without hachney/stage carriage license….. 5,000.00… 10,000 5). Being in possession of driving license and driving of any vehicle by a person under 18 years of age…… 10,000 […]
Ayade suspends doctor, shuts down hospital over death of aide
The Cross River State Government on Thursday disclosed that it has suspended Dr Offiong Okoho, whose alleged unprofessional practices led to the death of Prince Otu-Otu Duke, a patient who was under his care. Duke, who was the Special Adviser to Gov. Ben Ayade on Waste Management, died on April […]
Suspected cultists kill ex-PDP chair, two others in Cross River
Suspected cultists have killed a former chapter Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Ekpenyong Okom, and two others. It was gathered that the victim was allegedly killed on Saturday at about 8pm at a pub along Akai Efa in Calabar Municipal Council in Cross River State. The Security Adviser to […]
Boat Capsized in Cross River Community
It has been confirmed that six persons drowned when a boat conveying them and other passengers capsized in Ogurude, Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State. According to sources in the area, the victims were returning from a burial in a village on the other side of the Cross […]
Cross River begins remodeling of monuments
The Cross River State Government has begun remodeling of some of its monuments erected at public places within Calabar metropolis. The State Commissioner for Environment, Mr Mfon Bassey, said this during inspection of the monuments on Thursday in Calabar. He said the remodeling was one of the ways of preserving […]
Cross River Orders Another 120 Almajiris Back To Destination
Prof Ben Ayade,Governor Cross River,at the weekend ordered another set of 120 Almajiri’s who tried to sneak into the state through Gakem back to their destination.Dominion Times gathered that this is the third batch of Almajiris in a row to be ordered back to their destination in the space of […]