# cross river state (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover cross river state. Page: Feed: --- ## [‘I Will Listen’: Otu Orders Release Of Dennis Odama](https://theinvestigator.ng/2026/08/i-will-listen-otu-orders-release-of-dennis-odama/) _2026-08-19 · TheInvestigator · TheInvestigator_ The governor who made this disclosure in his verified Facebook page this evening clarified that he has “been fully briefed on the case involving Denis Odama, a young Cross Riverian who was reported to the Police by some of my aides … By TheInvestigator Cross River State Governor, Bassey Edet Otu, has ordered his aides, \[…\] ## [Opportunity is everywhere](https://triumphnewspapers.ng/opportunity-is-everywhere/) _2026-08-19 · Usman Usman Garba · TRIUMPH NEWSPAPERS_ By Abdulhadi Haladu Abubakar Opportunity can simply be defined as a chance to achieve something. This article focuses on the numerous opportunities available in our communities and surroundings, many of which are unfortunately neglected by most people. Interestingly, some individuals who recognise these opportunities often come from outside the communities and travel from their native \[...\] The… ## [People criticise Governor Otu to seek attention, not because he is failing ~ Saviour Asuquo](https://triumphnewspapers.ng/people-criticise-governor-otu-to-seek-attention-not-because-he-is-failing-saviour-asuquo/) _2026-08-19 · Usman Usman Garba · TRIUMPH NEWSPAPERS_ From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Opposition political parties in Cross River State have been urged to engage in constructive criticism rather than making unfounded comments and accusations on social media platforms. Comrade Saviour Asuquo, Special Assistant to the Governor on Content Development, made the call in a statement issued to reporters in Calabar on Tuesday. \[...\] The post People… ## [NSITF Intensifies Nationwide Workplace Safety Campaign](https://theinvestigator.ng/2026/08/nsitf-intensifies-nationwide-workplace-safety-campaign/) _2026-08-19 · TheInvestigator · TheInvestigator_ NSITF noted that the rise in workplace incidents and compensation claims in some sectors underscores the need to strengthen employers’ safety leadership, risk management and incident investigation capabilities. By Our Reporter The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has intensified its nationwide campaign to promote workplace safety, with stakeholder engagements currently taking place in… ## [Katsina begins distribution of 90,000 bags of grains to vulnerable households](https://triumphnewspapers.ng/katsina-begins-distribution-of-90000-bags-of-grains-to-vulnerable-households/) _2026-08-19 · Usman Usman Garba · TRIUMPH NEWSPAPERS_ From Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has commenced the distribution of 90,000 bags of 100kg assorted grains to vulnerable households across the state’s 34 Local Government Areas. The programme, which covers all 361 wards in the state, will be monitored by the Katsina State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission to ensure transparency \[...\] The post Katsina… ## [New provost elected for College of Veterinary Surgeons of Nigeria](https://triumphnewspapers.ng/new-provost-elected-for-college-of-veterinary-surgeons-of-nigeria/) _2026-08-19 · Usman Usman Garba · TRIUMPH NEWSPAPERS_ By Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Prof. Abdulkadir Usman Junaidu, a Professor of Veterinary Public Health at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has been elected Provost of the College of Veterinary Surgeons of Nigeria (CVSN). The College is Nigeria’s premier postgraduate professional body responsible for specialist veterinary training and the advancement of veterinary practice across the country.… ## [Waiya: Ex-councillors remain Governor Yusuf’s original grassroots ambassadors](https://triumphnewspapers.ng/waiya-ex-councillors-remain-governor-yusufs-original-grassroots-ambassadors/) _2026-08-19 · Usman Usman Garba · TRIUMPH NEWSPAPERS_ By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya has described former councillors in the state as some of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s original grassroots ambassadors, saying their longstanding support for the governor political journey remains significant to the administration. Waiya made the remarks during the inauguration of \[...\]… ## [Governor Yusuf mourns AKTH radiologist, late Dr. Mansur Yahuza](https://triumphnewspapers.ng/governor-yusuf-mourns-akth-radiologist-late-dr-mansur-yahuza/) _2026-08-19 · Usman Usman Garba · TRIUMPH NEWSPAPERS_ By Usman Garba Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed deep sorrow and extended his heartfelt condolences over the death of a Consultant Radiologist at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), Dr. Mansur Yahuza who died yesterday after an illness. In a condolence issued by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on \[...\] The post Governor Yusuf mourns AKTH… ## [KNSG, Dangote Foundation sign MoU …As Foundation set to takeover Aliko Dangote Skills Acquisition Center](https://triumphnewspapers.ng/knsg-dangote-foundation-sign-mou-as-foundation-set-to-takeover-aliko-dangote-skills-acquisition-center/) _2026-08-19 · Usman Usman Garba · TRIUMPH NEWSPAPERS_ By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Aliko Dangote Foundation for the takeover and management of the Aliko Dangote Skills Acquisition Centre for a period of 20 years. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesman, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Tuesday. \[...\] The post KNSG, Dangote Foundation sign MoU …As… ## [SWIT Kano: New leadership vows to strengthen professionalism, unity, collaboration](https://triumphnewspapers.ng/swit-kano-new-leadership-vows-to-strengthen-professionalism-unity-collaboration/) _2026-08-19 · Usman Usman Garba · TRIUMPH NEWSPAPERS_ By Rabiu Sanusi The Society of Women in Taxation (SWIT), Kano State Chapter, has inaugurated its new leadership for the 2026/2027 financial year, with the newly inaugurated State Coordinator, Aishatu Salisu, Esq., LL.M., ACTI, pledging to strengthen professionalism, capacity building, unity and strategic collaboration among women in the taxation profession. Speaking at the investiture ceremony,… ## [Collect Open Source Legends (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/O3hxv6uunjW6) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Open-licensed art, limited foil trading packs, and optional on-chain mints. ## [Kano HoS represents Governor Yusuf at ceremony honouring BUK vice chancellor](https://triumphnewspapers.ng/kano-hos-represents-governor-yusuf-at-ceremony-honouring-buk-vice-chancellor/) _2026-08-19 · Usman Usman Garba · TRIUMPH NEWSPAPERS_ By Rabiu Sanusi The Head of Service of Kano State, Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu Maimota, has represented Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at a special ceremony organised by Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University (KHAIRUN) to honour the Vice Chancellor of Bayero University Kano (BUK), Professor Haruna Musa. The event was contained in a statement issued by the Director \[...\] The post Kano HoS represents Governor Yusuf at… ## [Katsina Grand Khadi warns Hisbah Board against overstepping its boundaries](https://triumphnewspapers.ng/katsina-grand-khadi-warns-hisbah-board-against-overstepping-its-boundaries/) _2026-08-18 · Usman Usman Garba · TRIUMPH NEWSPAPERS_ From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Grand Khadi and Chairman of the State Sharia Commission, Professor Mohammed Kabir Abubakar, has pledged to support the Katsina State Hisbah Board in strengthening its operations across the state. Professor Abubakar made the commitment when officials of the board, led by its Commandant General, Sheikh Aminu Abu \[...\] The post Katsina Grand Khadi… ## [2Baba’s Wife Natasha Emerges Edo Assembly Minority Leader](https://theinvestigator.ng/2026/08/2babas-wife-natasha-emerges-edo-assembly-minority-leader/) _2026-08-18 · TheInvestigator · TheInvestigator_ Osawaru, a member of the National Democratic Congress, previously served as Deputy Majority Leader before her latest appointment. By Enitan Abdultawab Natasha Osawaru, wife of Nigerian music star Innocent “2Baba” Idibia, has been appointed Minority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly. Osawaru, who represents Egor Constituency, was announced as the new minority leader \[…\] ## [NSITF To Lead NBA Session On Expanding Legal Protections For Workers At Port Harcourt Conference](https://theinvestigator.ng/2026/08/nsitf-to-lead-nba-session-on-expanding-legal-protections-for-workers-at-port-harcourt-conference/) _2026-08-18 · TheInvestigator · TheInvestigator_ … As Faleye speaks on compliance, payroll transparency under ECA. By Our Reporter The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) will take centre stage at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference this month with a dedicated session aimed at pushing the legal boundaries of workplace protection and social security in Nigeria. The session, \[…\] ## [Reviving a Crown Jewel: Governor Bassey Otu, Obudu Ranch Resort and All-Year Round Tourism](https://patriotnews.com.ng/2026/08/17/reviving-a-crown-jewel-governor-bassey-otu-obudu-ranch-resort-and-all-year-round-tourism/) _2026-08-17 · PatriotNews · Patriot News Nigeria_ By; Fred Abua The Obudu Ranch Resort, once the crown jewel of Nigeria’s tourism landscape, is on the brink of a historic revival. Under the visionary leadership of Governor Bassey Otu, the Cross River State Government has taken decisive steps to restore the iconic resort to its former glory and reposition it as a leading \[…\] ## [SA Non-Indigenes Affairs sues leadership of Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo to embrace peace with host communities](https://patriotnews.com.ng/2026/08/17/sa-non-indigenes-affairs-sues-leadership-of-ohanaeze-ndi-igbo-to-embrace-peace-with-host-communities/) _2026-08-17 · PatriotNews · Patriot News Nigeria_ By: Vitalis Ugoh, Calabar The Special Adviser Non-Indigenes Affairs, Mazi Okey Maduekwe, has sued the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo in the 18 local government areas of Cross River state to embrace peace amongst host communities. He gave the advice recently while addressing the new leadership of Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo in Akpabuyo local government area \[…\] ## [Breaking: Adeleke Wins Osun Governorship Election](https://theinvestigator.ng/2026/08/breaking-adeleke-wins-osun-governorship-election/) _2026-08-16 · TheInvestigator · TheInvestigator_ Adeleke, who contested on the platform of the Accord Party, polled 511,067 votes to defeat his closest rival, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who secured 444,815 votes. By TheInvestigator The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the incumbent governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, winner of the state’s governorship election. Adeleke, \[…\] ## [Their encounter with Jesus resulted to Divine Healing – Amen!](https://patriotnews.com.ng/2026/08/15/their-encounter-with-jesus-resulted-to-divine-healing-amen/) _2026-08-15 · PatriotNews · Patriot News Nigeria_ By: Phil Adams/Vitalis Ugoh Calabar “Isaiah 53:4-5:“Surely He has borne our griefs And carried our sorrows; Yet we esteemed Him stricken, Smitten by God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed”. Obviously, \[…\] ## [2027: C’River LGs Enjoy Unprecedented Funding, Autonomy Under Otu — ALGON Chair](https://patriotnews.com.ng/2026/08/15/2027-criver-lgs-enjoy-unprecedented-funding-autonomy-under-otu-algon-chair/) _2026-08-15 · PatriotNews · Patriot News Nigeria_ By: Our Reporter, Calabar The Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Cross River State chapter, Chief Yibala Inyang, has said the state’s 18 local government councils are enjoying unprecedented funding, administrative latitude and partnership with the state government under Governor Bassey Edet Otu. Inyang, who is also Chairman of Yakurr Local \[…\] ## [HAEI Empowers 150 Widows, Women With Disabilities In Bekwarra](https://theinvestigator.ng/2026/08/haei-empowers-150-widows-women-with-disabilities-in-bekwarra/) _2026-08-15 · TheInvestigator · TheInvestigator_ Speaking at the event, Prince Abel Adinya, Chairman of the occasion, commended HAEI for taking the initiative to engage with the community and deliberately including vulnerable groups in its empowerment and civic education programmes. By TheInvestigator The Hope Ability Empowerment Initiative (HAEI) has empowered 150 widows and women with disabilities across the 10 wards of \[…\] ## [Unlimited Mobile Internet, One V-SIM (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/tSaCTjiS6dLh) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ Automatically switches across T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon; no throttling, no contract. ## [Cross River PDP crisis: Udayi insists his name remains on INEC portal](https://patriotnews.com.ng/2026/08/14/cross-river-pdp-crisis-udayi-insists-his-name-remains-on-inec-portal/) _2026-08-14 · PatriotNews · Patriot News Nigeria_ By Joe Ephraim, Calabàr The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Cross River state under the Tanimu Turaki-led faction, Julius Udayi, has insisted that his name remains on the official portals of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the party’s duly nominated candidate for the 2027 governorship election. Udayi made the assertion during \[…\] ## [Beyond the Gaming Revolution: Why Governor Otu’s Second-Term Bid Is Crucial to Sustaining Cross River’s Developmental Strides](https://patriotnews.com.ng/2026/08/14/beyond-the-gaming-revolution-why-governor-otus-second-term-bid-is-crucial-to-sustaining-cross-rivers-developmental-strides/) _2026-08-14 · PatriotNews · Patriot News Nigeria_ By Michael Eja Governments should not be judged only by what they start, but by what they are able to sustain, consolidate and turn into lasting institutions. That is why the debate over Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s second-term bid should go beyond politics.It should be about continuity and whether the foundations being laid across Cross \[…\] ## [‘Naval Commander Who Ordered Arrest Of APC Candidate Found With Gun In Osun Redeployed, Politician Freed’ – Sources](https://theinvestigator.ng/2026/08/naval-commander-who-ordered-arrest-of-apc-candidate-found-with-gun-in-osun-redeployed-politician-freed-sources/) _2026-08-14 · TheInvestigator · TheInvestigator_ Sources told SaharaReporters that the Commander was redeployed on the strength of an order from above shortly after the arrest became viral and sparked public outrage. By SaharaReporters The Naval Commander who ordered the arrest of the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly candidate for Atakumosa East/West Local Government Area of Osun State, Hon \[…\] ## [300 C’River women battle for N500,000 business grants](https://patriotnews.com.ng/2026/08/13/300-criver-women-battle-for-n500000-business-grants/) _2026-08-13 · PatriotNews · Patriot News Nigeria_ By: Joseph Abasi-Abasi, Calabàr About 300 women entrepreneurs across Cross River State are set to compete for business grants ranging from N100,000 to N500,000 as the African Women in Business Expo opens in Calabar. The three-day programme, organised by She Means Business, a global community of women in business, has begun, with a panel session \[…\] ## [SA Non-Indigenes Affairs applauds the leadership of NYCN in Cross River State](https://patriotnews.com.ng/2026/08/13/sa-non-indigenes-affairs-applauds-the-leadership-of-nycn-in-cross-river-state/) _2026-08-13 · PatriotNews · Patriot News Nigeria_ By: Vitalis Ugoh, Calabar The Special Adviser on Non-indigenes Affairs, Mazi Okey Maduekwe has applauded the leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) for their unflinching support to the administration of His Excellency Sen Bassey Edet Otu’s quest to transform and return the state its peaceful nature. He made this remark while addressing \[…\] ## [Gov Otu Approves ₦355m NIFOR Oil Palm Research Complex](https://patriotnews.com.ng/2026/08/12/gov-otu-approves-%e2%82%a6355m-nifor-oil-palm-research-complex/) _2026-08-12 · PatriotNews · Patriot News Nigeria_ By: Our Reporter, Calabar r Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has approved the release of ₦355.31 million for the construction of a state-of-the-art Administrative and Laboratory Complex, including modern staff accommodation, for the Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR) outstation at Creek Town, Odukpani Local Government Area. The approval was granted at the \[…\] ## [C’River: Commissioner for Information Pledges Stronger Partnership With Journalists](https://patriotnews.com.ng/2026/08/12/criver-commissioner-for-information-pledges-stronger-partnership-with-journalists/) _2026-08-12 · PatriotNews · Patriot News Nigeria_ By: Joe Ephraim, Calabar The newly appointed Cross River State Commissioner And for Information, Pastor Ekpenyong Cobham, has pledged to strengthen collaboration between the state government and journalists to promote the state and ensure effective communication of government policies and programmes. Cobham pledged his commitment during a condolence visit to the Cross River State Council \[…\] ## [BREAKING: Dennis Odama Arrested](https://theinvestigator.ng/2026/08/breaking-dennis-odama-arrested/) _2026-08-11 · TheInvestigator · TheInvestigator_ At press time, our newsroom cannot ascertain where he was arrested or the circumstances surrounding the arrest. By TheInvestigator Mr Dennis Odama has been arrested. The news about his arrest was shared by Barrister First Baba Isa on social media. At press time, our newsroom cannot ascertain where he was arrested or the circumstances surrounding \[…\] ## [YAN Cross River Lifts Ban On Electioneering Activities](https://theinvestigator.ng/2026/08/yan-cross-river-lifts-ban-on-electioneering-activities/) _2026-08-11 · TheInvestigator · TheInvestigator_ The chapter also commended the outgoing leadership at all levels for their service and contributions to the growth and development of the Youth Assembly of Nigeria in Cross River State. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Chapter of the Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN) has lifted its ban on electioneering activities ahead of the forthcoming \[…\] ## [Non-custodial Crypto Payments & Escrow (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kHPa3x6EMNSV) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto with trustless escrow, instant confirmations, and no KYC ## [Instead Of Cake Climate Activists Plant Seven Tree Species To Celebrate Edem Edem At 54](https://theinvestigator.ng/2026/08/instead-of-cake-climate-activists-plant-seven-tree-species-to-celebrate-edem-edem-at-54/) _2026-08-07 · TheInvestigator · TheInvestigator_ Edem is the founder of Green Concern for Development (GREENCODE) and Edem Children Foundation (ECF). GREENCODE is a non-governmental organisation focused on climate change, sustainable development and community support in Nigeria. While ECF is children focused. By TheInvestigator Development workers in Cross River State have planted seven species of trees at the Federal Airports Authority \[…\]