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Gov. Otu Unveils ‘Traces of Time’ as Theme for Carnival Calabar 20th Anniversary

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On the 20th anniversary of the Carnival Calabar, Cross River State governor, Bassey Edet Otu, has unveiled “Traces of Time” as the theme for the 2025 Carnival. Joined by two former governors of the state, Donald Duke and Liyel Imoke, leaders of the seven competing bands of the carnival, tourism experts, the National Chairman of…

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CRISPON  Set To Hold Endorsement Walk For Tinubu and Bassey Otu!

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Prominent socio-political group, Cross River State Political Network, CRISPON, has concluded plans to hold a sensitization/endorsement walk in support of Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Cross River State Governor, Bassey Edet Otu, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Mike Nku Abuo, Director General of CRISPON, in an electronic statement, jointly e-signed by Okuanwan Effiom,…

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A Case for Continuity: Why Senator Jarigbe Agom Should Not Be Replaced Solely on Zoning Grounds

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In Nigeria’s political landscape, zoning is often employed as a mechanism for promoting inclusivity and balancing power among different regions or ethnic blocs. However, while zoning has its merits, it should not become a rigid framework that undermines performance, continuity, and developmental progress. In the case of Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, representing Cross River North…

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From Forgotten Roads To Remembered Elders: How Gov Otu Is Rewriting Cross River’s Future

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In the annals of Cross River State’s political journey, few moments shimmer as brightly as this present season, a renaissance steered by the indomitable will and visionary grace of Senator Bassey Edet Otu. With the solemnity of a statesman and the soul of a servant-leader, Governor Otu is scripting a golden chapter in the tapestry…

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“This Is A Very Difficult Vacuum To Fill” – CR Gov Reacts To Oden Ewa Family Loss!

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Cross River State governor, Bassey Edet Otu, on Monday in Calabar, said the death of Ibiang Oden Ewa, a university Professor and father of the Cross River State Commissioner for Special Duties, will be a very difficult vacuum to fill. Otu, on a condolence visit to the family of the late Professor who died in…

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Alleged Misconduct: NJC Commences Probe Of Cross River High Court Judge

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By Uket Oka The National Judicial Council (NJC), has acknowledged receipt of a petition against Bassey T. Ebuta, Justice of the Cross River State High Court for alleged misconduct. In its acknowledgment letter dated April 10, 2025 with Reference No. NJC/S.4/ANA.HC/7/11/24 and signed by the Chief Justice of Nigeria and Chairman of NJC, Kudirat M….

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