Category: Politics

Photo: Governor Bassey Otu By: Ndidi Okafor Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has called on Cross Riverians to see the ongoing e-registration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as an opportunity to register and become bonafide members of the ruling party in the state and Nigeria as a whole. Otu, a proactive and transformational leader, rated as one of the top performing governors in the country impacting significantly on the lives of the people, made the call on Saturday via a statement he posted on his Facebook…

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PHOTO: Cross River  Governor, Bassey Otu By: Ndidi Okafor The Cross River State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) led by Ntufam Ekum Ekok Ojogu, has congratulated the state governor, Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu for the conferment of Honorary Doctorate Degree on him by Modibbo Adama University (MAU) Yola, in recognition of his far-reaching to contributions to governance, public service and humanitarian development across Nigeria. According to the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of MAU, Professor Ibrahim Umar, Governor Otu will receive the Doctor of Humanities (Honoris Causa), a distinction reserved for…

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PHOTO: Late: Mrs Lucia Onabanjo By: Mandy Park The family confirmed her passing in a brief statement on Tuesday, noting that Mrs. Onabanjo died peacefully after a fulfilled life marked by devotion to family, service, and quiet dignity. Lucia Onabanjo was married to Chief Bisi Onabanjo, who served as the first civilian governor of Ogun State from 1979 to 1983 during Nigeria’s Second Republic. Throughout her husband’s political career, she was known for her strong support, humility, and commitment to social and family values. Tributes have begun to pour in…

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PHOTO: Late Lucia Onabanjo By: Mandy Park Lucia Onabanjo, widow of Ogun State’s first civilian governor, the late Chief Bisi Onabanjo, has died at the age of 100. The family confirmed her passing in a brief statement on Tuesday, noting that Mrs. Onabanjo died peacefully after a fulfilled life marked by devotion to family, service, and quiet dignity. Lucia Onabanjo was married to Chief Bisi Onabanjo, who served as the first civilian governor of Ogun State from 1979 to 1983 during Nigeria’s Second Republic. Throughout her husband’s political career, she…

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PHOTO: Mr Peter Obi By: Israel Nwokedi Former presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the worsening traffic congestion on major highways across the country, attributing it largely to the poor siting of security checkpoints and warning that the situation now poses serious risks to public safety. In a statement shared after his festive-season travels, Obi described the conditions on several highways as “distressing,” noting that many travellers were forced to abandon their journeys after spending hours trapped in gridlock . He identified the indiscriminate placement of…

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PHOTO: Chief  Nwankwo, PG, UDA By: Mandy Park Respected, President General of Ututu Development Association ( UDA), Chief Charles Nwankwo, has hailed Governor Alex Otti for his laudable achievements in the areas of infrastructure and human capital development since his assumption of office. This is as Nwankwo pleaded with Otti to do more for the community “as Ututu people are massively behind him and will stop at nothing to ensure a second term landslide victory for governor Otti”. Nwankwo, a renowned quantity surveyor and Knight of St. Mulumba, said Gov.…

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Photo: Governor Otu By: Mandy Park Governor of Cross River State, Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu, has delivered electricity to Itega Okpudu community in Yala Local Government Area, ending decades of darkness and marking a major development breakthrough for residents. A report by The Voice of the Central said the restoration of power supply followed a pledge made by Governor Otu to improve the living standards of the community through access to reliable electricity. According to the report, on September 1, 2025, the governor directed the Director-General of the Cross…

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