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The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, has reassured the people of Ukelle that the government remains committed to resolving the longstanding boundary dispute between Cross River and Ebonyi States. Rt. Hon. Odey gave this assurance while receiving a delegation of Ukelle leaders at his temporary office in Government House, Calabar on Monday. In his address, the Deputy Governor reaffirmed the Bassey Otu-led administration’s dedication to ensuring peaceful coexistence and security for all citizens. He revealed that discussions were ongoing with the Ebonyi State Government, the National Boundary Commission (NBC), and other relevant authorities to facilitate…
By: Pst Imoke Etorti, PhD Southern Correspondent, Inside Cross River News Magazine Background The Executive Chairman of ABI Local Government Area, Hon. Egbala Bassey is a highly skilled professional administrator, visionary, entrepreneur, and a distinguished political leader with a proven track record in human capital development, hails from Imabana 1, in ABI LGA, Cross River State, Nigeria. Before getting the mandate to become Chairman of ABI LGA, Hon. Bassey dedicated many years of service to the University of Calabar (UNICAL), where he rose through the ranks to become Senior Assistant Registrar. His extensive career also includes notable roles such as…
Publisher of Inside Cross River News Magazine, Amb. Kanjal Awam Mother , Mrs Cecilia Agado Ndoma passes on. The statement reads: With grief in our hearts but with total submission to God we announce the passing of Mrs Cecilia Agado Ndoma. She passed away in the early hours of Sunday 2nd February 2024, after a brief illness. Her departure leaves a significant void in the hearts of her family, friends, and all who knew her. During her life, she was known for her love, kindness and commitment to her loved ones and community. May the soul of our dearly departed…
The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey (PhD), attended the funeral service of the late Mrs. Bridget Egede on Saturday at her country home in Nwang, Ogoja Local Government Area. Speaking at the service, Dr. Odey expressed deep sorrow over her Passingpassing and commended Barr. Leo Egede for his unwavering dedication to his mother. He recalled how Egede frequently sought permission to be by her side during her illness, describing their bond as one to be admired. Late Mrs. Bridget Egede, who passed away at 82, was a retired civil servant with a distinguished career in…
Following the fire incident that gutted the High Court Complex Ogoja on the 5th January, 2025, the Member representing Ogoja State Constituency, Hon. Engr Thomas Aruku has moved a motion of urgent public importance at the Cross River State House of Assembly. Recall that there have been recurring fire incidences in the past which has destroyed properties worth millions of naira in Ogoja. Recently, the High Court Complex Ogoja was razed down following an unexplained fire. Legal documents and evidence were destroyed as a result. Presenting his motion Hon. Aruku sought relief from the State government. RESOLUTION: 1. That the…
The key to successful leadership is influence, not authority, born into a humble background in the late 80’s to the family of late Hon. Efenji Edward Agabi from Gakem in Bekwarra Local Government Area. Efenji Nicholas is armed with passion, resilience and determination in his date with destiny. His early education at St Mark Primary School Gakem, was the formative years which fueled his drive for success, and earned him his First School Leaving Certificate FSLC in 1996. He was enrolled into St. Thomas College Ogoja for his Junior Secondary School and later got his WASSC at Federal Science College,…
It was a gathering of political gladiators, movers and shakers of Boki politics as the All Progressives Congress received dozens of defectors into the party in Kakwagom, Boki Local Government Area. The new members who came in their numbers to the APC family, assured the party of their commitment to move it forward. Sir Frank Barry Bankong (KSM) an astute politician, is a founding member of the People’s Democratic Party, a Pathfinder, and Scholar from Kakwagom Community, Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State. As a staunch party man, he had worked for the unity of the People’s Democratic…
By: Amb Kanjal Awam The Local Government administration is the third tier of government and closest to people. The supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy gave the people a ray of hope and a sigh of relief as expectations of the people are now high and responsibilities for Council Chairmen is glaring. It’s beyond 60 days into the administration of Hon. Christopher Agbeh, Executive Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Area, and Inside Cross River News Magazine is keeping tabs on the achievements of the Chairman. Recall that Governor Bassey Otu inaugurated the 18 Local Government Council Chairmen on November…
The 2024 Carnival Calabar was big, bold and entertaining. Guests from all over the country came in their numbers. Since its inception the Carnival Calabar has grown in content, package and delivery. The annual event has evolved from not just a carnival to a cultural melting pot for different states and tribes in Nigeria. The theme for the 2024 event was: OUR SHARED PROSPERITY, the delectable Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu whose administration conceived the Cultural Carnival to leverage on the, culture, heritage, tourism potentials, traffic and boost the state’s IGR. Known for its hospitality…