THE Cross River State Government has commenced the distribution of subsidised Arabica and Robusta coffee seedlings to farmers across the state. This is contained in a statement on Saturday by the Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Johnson Ebokpo. He said the initiative aimed to boost coffee production and improve livelihoods in …
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THE Cross River State Government has announced its acquisition of the prominent Tinapa Business Resort, following an agreement reached with the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). Naija News reports that Governor Bassey Otu disclosed the development during a press conference with select journalists in Calabar on Tuesday. He clarified that the state’s …
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Justice Rosemary Dugbo-Oghoghorie of the Federal High Court sitting in Calabar, Cross River State on Monday, November 18, 2024 convicted and sentenced five internet fraudsters to various jail terms. The convicts: Michael Aregbesola (a.k.a Amin Deera), Adeleke Toba Richard(Alias Jason Avtandil), Mkpoikanke Emmanuel Udoh (a.k.a Tom Jones), Gideon Mishell Effiong …
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THE Government of Cross River State has declared a total suspension of logging activities in all parts of the state. This was contained in a statement signed by Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh, Secretary to the Government (SSG) of Cross River on Saturday and made available to journalists. It would be recalled …
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Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has approved the appointment of His Royal Majesty, Ovai Solomon Edward, the Paramount Ruler of Abi Local Government Area, as the Chairman of the State Council of Chiefs. Otu approved the appointment in a statement by Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh, Secretary to the Government of …
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THE Energy Cross River Conference 2024 held in Cross River State, Nigeria, has set the state on a new trajectory towards sustainable energy development. The two-day conference and exhibition featured plenary sessions and panel discussions on redefining the energy architecture of the state using sustainable fuels. The event was declared …
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IN a bid to help farmers have access to loans to ensure food sufficiency and boost agriculture in Cross River State, the state government has announced plans to unveil a N30 billion commercial agriculture development fund The state Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development, Mr. Johnson Ebokpo, and his counterpart …
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GOVERNOR Bassey Otu of Cross River State has disclosed that his government will recall many retired doctors who are still strong to work. Otu has also directed that the services of retiring nurses be extended by three years. This is as a result of the acute shortage of doctors and …
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Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has frozen all government bank accounts and directed that all internally generated revenues of the state be channelled into the Treasury Single Account. He disclosed this Wednesday evening when he spoke to journalists in Calabar. I have asked all accounts of the state …
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A new Resident Electoral Commissioner, Professor Gabriel Yomere, has assumed duty at the Independent National Electoral Commission, Cross River State. He took over on Thursday, November 10, 2022, from Alalibo Johnson, who was redeployed to Rivers State. According to a statement on Tuesday by the Head of Department, …
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