CROSS RIVER STATE CONSULTATIVE FORUM, CRSCF 36/57 Nelson Mandela Road, Calabar 08037242431, 08022219773 Email: legapol@yahoo.com PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2025 Beloved Cross Riverians, As custodians of collective wisdom and forward momentum, the Cross River State Consultative Forum (CRSCF) emerges from the heart of our shared heritage to clarify the canvas of our…
Afrobeat superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has demonstrated his passion for football ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, wagering $25,000 (around N36 million) on Nigeria’s opening Group C match against Tanzania. The singer shared a snapshot of his betting slip on his X page on Sunday, with the caption “Let’s get…
Key Questions and Answers on the New Tax Law 1. Which individuals does the Nigerian Tax Law apply to? It applies to all individuals who earn income in Nigeria — workers, traders, content creators, influencers, remote workers — and to Nigerians earning income abroad if they are tax residents in Nigeria. Will transfers and deposits into…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra State Police Command said it has arrested five fake suspected vigilante operatives in the state. The State Police Public Relations Officer SP Tochukwu Ikenga disclosed this in a statement in Awka on Sunday. According to Ikenga, the arrest is in furtherance of the ongoing investigations on a case of Criminal Conspiracy…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra State Government has constituted a caretaker committee for Emodi Shoe Dealers Association (ESDA) of Ochanja Market, Onitsha. The caretaker committee members are: Mr. Sunday C. Ezumezu – Chairman, Mr. Ikechukwu Egwim – Vice Chairman, Mr. Joseph Udeogu – Secretary, Sunday Nwuzor – Fin. Sec, Chinedu Aniagwu – Treasurer, Anayo Umeh –…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra State government has announced that its budget for 2024 financial year has achieved a remarkable 70 percent performance rate. The State Auditor-General, Akosa Okocha, made the disclosure on Friday, at the Audit Forum and Citizens Accountability Dialogue on 2024 State Financial Statements. He said the state performed creditably well in 2024…
By Ovat Abeng The Traditional Ruler of Nawfia community in Njikoka local government area of Anambra State, His Royal Highness Igwe Ogochukwu Daniel Obelle, has dismissed a publication making the rounds that the town is currently faced with increased gunmen attacks. The Monarch who spoke with Journalists at his palace, on Saturday, said the publication …
The Eval of Adadama Kingdom, in Abi local government area of Cross River State, has applauded Dr. Betta Edu for her unwavering commitment to education and community upliftment following her full payment of school fees for all children in Adadama Ward for the just-concluded 2024/2025 academic session. The monarch also expressed gratitude to her for…
In a coordinated effort to spread holiday cheer, the Abon Abang Foundation has partnered with “Humanities Without Borders”, an initiative led by the First Lady of Cross River State, Her Excellency Bishop Dr. Eyoanwan Itam Bassey Otu, to host a major humanitarian outreach program. The initiative successfully provided food and essential support to 100 widows…
By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Special Advisers Forum has congratulated Governor Bassey Edet Otu (represented at the event by his deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey) and the Special Adviser to the Governor on General Duties, Barr. Ekpenyong Akiba, on the honours recently conferred on them by the Okoyong Traditional Council. In a congratulatory…