Misconduct Allegations Extended for Another Three Months More Time to Probe Council Chairman The Cross River State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of Theresa Ushie, the Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Area, for another three months. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ushie was first suspended in June over allegations of gross misconduct following … Read more
Dabiri-Erewa Inaugurates Cross River’s First Diaspora Commission Office Governor Otu praises her leadership for strengthening Nigeria’s diaspora ties. CRIDCOM aims to harness diaspora skills, resources, and investments. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has inaugurated the Cross River State Diaspora Commission (CRIDCOM), marking the first … Read more
Cross River Halts Traffic Enforcement for Festive Season Traffic enforcement in Cross River State is suspended for three weeks. The suspension runs from December 24, 2024, to January 13, 2025. The move aims to ease mobility for Carnival visitors and Christmas festivities. The Cross River State government has paused all traffic enforcement activities across the … Read more
Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has confirmed that the 10th Senate will be actively involved in the burial of former Senate President, Dr. Joseph Wayas. Akpabio made this statement during a courtesy visit by a Cross River State delegation, led by former Justice Minister Chief Kanu Agabi, who came to formally invite the Senate to … Read more
The Cross River Epidemiologist, Mrs Inyang Ekpenyong, has confirmed two new cases of Mpox in Calabar Municipality Local Government Area. Ekpenyong made the confirmation in a statement in Calabar on Saturday. Recall that the state had earlier reported a case in Okoshe, Obudu Local Government Area, which was confirmed by the National Reference Laboratory in … Read more
A case of Monkeypox (Mpox) has been confirmed in the Okoshe community of Obudu Local Government Area in Cross River State. Dr. Egbe Ayuk, the Commissioner for Health, announced the confirmation on Sunday in Calabar, stating that the National Reference Laboratory in Abuja had verified the case. Dr. Ayuk explained in a press release that … Read more
Over 400 unauthorized medicine shops were recently shut down in Cross River State as part of a major crackdown by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN). This move also led to the arrest of five individuals involved in the illegal distribution of medicines, aimed at safeguarding the quality, safety, and efficacy of pharmaceuticals within the … Read more
Over 10,000 NYSC applicants in Cross River State are stranded after the registration portal crashed. The portal opened on June 8, 2024, but malfunctioned within 12 hours due to a conflict with NIMC’s database link. NYSC issued a formal apology on June 10, 2024, acknowledging the disruption and explaining the cause. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Tinubu Set To Commission Critical Projects In Lagos. The project aims to enhance economic growth across eight states, ending in Calabar, Cross River State. The event was attended by prominent figures including governors, ministers, and National Assembly members. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu is currently at Victoria Island, Lagos, officiating the flag-off ceremony … Read more
Cross River Speaker, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ekom Ayambem, was impeached over allegations of misappropriation of funds. The impeachment was led by Hon. Effiom Ekarika and seconded by Hon. Omang Charles Omang. Ayambem was elected Speaker in June 2023 and represents Ikom 2 State Constituency. EKO HOT BLOG reports the Speaker of the Cross River State House … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu has declared an extended Christmas holiday lasting 14 days for all civil servants in the state. The holiday period will begin on Wednesday, December 20 and conclude on January 2, 2024. In an official statement released on Wednesday (today), the governor’s chief press secretary, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Cross River State government has announced plans to establish Small Claims Court to enhance justice delivery in the state. This was disclosed during a stakeholders workshop on alternative dispute resolution for magistrates in Cross River State. The Small Claims Court is one of the state’s actions on Enabling Business … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate replacement of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC’s) Ondo State Representative nominee, Victor Akinjo. Akinjo was replaced as Ondo State Representative by Hon. Otito Atikase. This was made known in a statement on Saturday by the Special Adviser to the President on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu has nominated a former Senator, who represented Cross River North, Dr Stephen Odey as commissioner among 25 others. Odey, who has worked as chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, is among 25 others that were screened on Friday by the Cross … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that three final-year medical students are reportedly missing after their boat sank in Marina Resort, Calabar, Cross River State. The students were on a boat cruise at the resort as part of events slated for the Calabar University Medical Association (CUMSA) week when the unfortunate incident happened. It was gathered that at least … Read more
Governor Ayade appointed five new officials just 25 days before his departure from office. The appointees are Ushie Esther Peter, Irek Matthew Esikpe, Atim Okokon Ekpenyong, Emmanuel Egban and Abu Ikwo Eyo. According to Timothy Akwaji, their appointments take effect from April 27, 2023. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Cross River State, … Read more
INEC has declared Bassey Otu of APC as the winner of the Cross River governorship election. Out was officially declared as the winner by INEC’s Returning Officer (RO), Professor Teddy Charles Adias. Otu garnered 258, 619 votes to defeat Senator Sandy Onor of the PDP who scored 179,636. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the gubernatorial … Read more
Suspected APC thugs have attacked a collation centre in Cross River State. The hoodlums beat many collation officers at the centre and destroyed electoral materials. Peter Kolo, the Electoral Officer confirmed the incident saying the hoodlums broke all security barriers to disrupt collation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Collation … Read more
A Court has dismissed a suit seeking Gov. Ayade’s disqualification. APC guber candidate, Cecilia Adams had challenged the candidature of Governor Ben Ayade for election into the National Assembly (NASS). The court dismissed the appeal seeking to set aside the judgment of the trial court. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Court of Appeal, Abuja, … Read more
Cross River State politician, Usani Usani was revealed to have escaped a snake attack in his home a few days after an assassination attempt on him that claimed lives. According to his spokesman, David Agabi, the former Minister was only taking a walk in his home in the Mkpani community when he came across the … Read more