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Meet Ofem Arikpo, The New Cross River State Born Commissioner Of Police

December 23, 2025December 23, 2025 Admin No Comments

Ofem Arikpo was born in January 1968 to the family of Late Ikpi & Regina Arikpo of Egbizum-Ikpakapit, Ugep, Yakurr LGA. He attended several primary schools in Calabar before proceeding to the prestigious Hope Waddel Training Institution in 1979 for his secondary school. He gained admission to the University of Uyo where he obtained a…

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Governor Otu’s Appointment of Ward Development Officers: A Commendable Stride Towards Rural Empowerment & Transformation

December 22, 2025 Admin No Comments

In a bold and transformative move that underscores his unwavering commitment to grassroots development, Cross River State Governor, Bassey Edet Otu, has appointed 196 Ward Rural Development Officers across the state’s 18 local government areas. This strategic initiative, aimed at bridging the gap between government policies and rural communities, represents a significant leap forward in…

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C’River: Forum Of LG Chairmen Insist Embattled APC State Chairman Must Go

December 22, 2025December 22, 2025 Admin No Comments

The Forum of Local Chairmen in Cross River State, has written to the Acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state, insisting that embattled CRS APC Chairman, Alphonsus Eba, be immediately suspended from the party. In a letter dated December 22, 2025, signed by Yibala Igri Inyang, Chairman of the forum and…

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Response To The Open Appeal By “Concerned Students Of Cross River State University (UNICROSS)”

December 22, 2025 Admin No Comments

The UNICROSS Media Team has taken note of the open appeal addressed to His Excellency, the Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Edet Otu, by a group that has been named as “Concerned Students of Cross River State University (UNICROSS)”. We acknowledge the concerns expressed and wish to respond as follows, on behalf of the…

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A Life Etched In Culture, Service: Gov Otu Honours Edem Duke @ 70

December 20, 2025 Admin 1 Comment

Cross River State governor, Bassey Edet Otu, has showered effusive praise on Edem Duke, as the former Nigeria’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, marks his 70th birthday. He further described him as “a colossus of culture, patriotism and visionary service whose footprints are boldly etched on Nigeria’s cultural and tourism landscape.” In a goodwill message…

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PSC Promotes One To DIG, 50 Others To New Ranks

December 19, 2025 Admin No Comments

The Police Service Commission, PSC, has approved the elevation of some senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force to various higher ranks. Those promoted include: AIG Mohammed Usman Gumel, promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG). He was until his promotion, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Community Policing…

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