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Bassey Otu
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Former Cross River APC Chief Eba Alleges Fraud Against Governor Otu, Government Rebuts
Former APC chairman Alphonsus Ogar Eba has accused Governor Bassey Otu of property theft and contract fraud, charges the state government has dismissed as politically motivated and baseless.
August 13, 2026
Governor Otu Halts Unapproved Clan and Village Formation in Cross River
Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has ordered an immediate halt to all unauthorized clan and village creation activities, citing a lack of official approval and ongoing legal disputes.
August 12, 2026
Cross River Officials Must Reside Locally to Lead Effectively, Says Commissioner Victor Idem
Commissioner Victor Idem outlines Governor Bassey Otu's vision for grassroots development, focusing on mandatory local residency for council leaders and rectifying recruitment irregularities.
August 11, 2026
Cross River NUJ Pushes for Settlement of Unpaid Retiree Gratuities
The Cross River NUJ has called on Governor Otu to finish paying long-overdue retirement gratuities and requested stronger traffic enforcement against reckless dispatch riders.
July 30, 2026
Cross River State Rejects Claims of Unpaid Salaries, Citing Payroll Fraud
Cross River State authorities maintain that protesters demanding 11 months of back pay are not legitimate employees, asserting that they were added to the payroll through illegal recruitment processes.
July 30, 2026
Cross River local government staff protest 11 months of missing wages
Local government workers in Cross River State held a protest in Calabar demanding 11 months of back pay, leading the government to promise a resolution within two weeks.
July 29, 2026
Cross River House of Assembly enacts legislation to eliminate medical quackery
The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed a new law to combat medical quackery and establish a monitoring task force to protect patient safety.
July 29, 2026
Igbo residents in Cross River report rampant illegal taxation and business disruption
Igbo community leaders in Cross River State have petitioned the government to stop the daily harassment and illegal tax collection being carried out by unauthorized groups that are threatening their businesses.
July 23, 2026
UNICROSS Strike Called Off Following Governor Otu’s Mediation
The UNICROSS branch of ASUU has suspended its strike action following mediation efforts by Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu, clearing the path for the resumption of academic activities.
July 21, 2026
Governor Otu Grants Automatic Jobs to Seven Exceptional Corps Members
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has awarded automatic government employment to seven outstanding NYSC members who received presidential honors for their service.
July 19, 2026