President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON. By Anietie Akpan The President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, has expressed confidence that 2026 will be a year of renewed hope and steady national…
Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni at the briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. By Anietie Akpan Nigeria’s Federal Civil Service has hit a historic year-end target, going…
Cross River State Commissioner of Police (CP), Rashid Afegbua, Psc, mnips (left), decorating one of the officers in Calabar on Wednesday. By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State Commissioner of Police (CP), Rashid Afegbua,…
Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Affairs, Mr. Nsa Gill (2nd from left) who received the award on behalf of Governor Bassey Otu on Tuesday. The people of Ward 12 of Calabar South Local…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno. By Ibanga Isine Over the past one year, I have seen a lot about Akwa Ibom State on social media. I have also visited the state, spoken with…
Deputy Gov. of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme (left) at the ceremony. By Dianabasi Effiong Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State says he is committed to sustained infrastructure development of the state. He gave the…
By Anietie Akpan The National Universities Commission has approved the commencement of undergraduate degree programmes at the University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State, beginning from the 2025/2026 academic session. The approval was contained in a…
By Anietie Akpan The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has described the untimely death of seven journalists who lost their lives in a fatal road accident in Gombe as a devastating blow to the journalism…
By Akanimo Kufre Golf enthusiasts and their families flocked to Akwa Ibom State on Saturday as the Ibom Golf and Country Club marked the conclusion of the 2025 season with an All White Golf Tournament.…
From L-R: Mrs Hope Uzodinma,,husband, Imo State governor, Hope Uzodinma; Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu and wife, Bishop Eyoanwan Bassey Otu; Portuguese Envoy to Nigeria, Paulo Santos, at the 2025 Carnival Calabar on…
President Bola Tinubu. By Tina Ezin Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have expressed grave concern over a reported United States airstrike carried out on Nigerian territory on Christmas Day. In a joint statement issued on Monday,…
Obubra Cultural Troupes. By Ita Williams, Calabar The 2025 Calabar Cultural Carnival witnessed a rich display of culture, history and economic potential as local government chairmen across Cross River State, and 22 out of 30…
Sen. Farouk Bello Bunza By Sam Akpe What is unfolding at the NDIC—Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation—is deeply disturbing. Except handled carefully, the outcome could question depositors’ confidence in Nigerian banks. That would also mean, by…
The Deputy Gov. Rt. Hon. Peter Odey during the flag off of the Bikers’ Carnival in Calabar on Sunday. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, on Sunday , December 28,…
Eagles celebrate as Ademola Lookman, who emerged Man of the Match, scored Nigeria’s third goal. By Dianabasi Effiong Nigeria defeated Tunisia 3-2 in Fès, Morocco, on Saturday to book an early spot in the Round…
President Bola Tinubu. By Dianabasi Effiong The Democratic Front (TDF) has welcomed the military collaboration between the U.S. and Nigerian authorities in the air strikes against terrorists in Sokoto state. The TDF made…
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim By Anietie Akpan The Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly and a scholar of Modern War Studies, Dr Jimoh Ibrahim, has argued that no nation in the contemporary…
By Dianabasi Effiong The Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) says the national trials to select the national team for the 2026 calendar year will begin in January. This was made known in a letter obtained by…
... As Flavour, Disasta, Others Treat Audience to Unique Tunes Gov. Umo Eno jigging it out with his Deputy, Sen. Akon Eyakenye at the Christmas party. By Anietie Akpan It was a unique Christmas celebration…
By Our Reporter Pastor Bassey Etukidem, President of Sanctified Mount Zion Church, has urged Nigerians to embrace peace and unity during Christmas, emphasizing that the true meaning of the season is about spreading love, kindness,…
Deacon Udom Emmanuel. The immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Deacon Udom Emmanuel has emphasized that Christmas remains a time to celebrate the mercy of God in saving mankind through the birth of Jesus…
Senator Bassey Edet Otu. Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has extended warm Christmas goodwill to Cross Riverians, the Christian faithful, and Nigerians across the country, urging citizens to embrace the season as…
Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu has emphasized the need for unity, peace and renewed hope in God’s love at Christmas. In her message, Edu extended her warm Christmas greetings…
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated Nigerians, particularly Christians, on the occasion of Christmas celebration, urging them to promote peace, love, and unity. In…
From Right: Comrade Francis, CRS Chapter Chairman, NYC, Finian Offiono, Comrade Archibong Bassey, NUJ, CRS Council, Comrade Mike Abang, NUJ Secretary, CRS Council. By Ita Williams, Calabar The Cross River State Chairman of the Nigerian…
By Itam Offor The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed the sum of N961.624 billion as budget for the 2026 fiscal year. The House increased the budget from N780.590 billion earlier proposed by…
CP Rashid Afegbua, PSC, mnips By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State Police Command have beefed up security in the state as Christian faithfuls celebrate 2025 Christmas. The State Commissioner of Police (CP), Rashid B.…
…No One Should Be More Grateful to APC Than Him Expelled CRS, APC Chairman, Barr. Alphonsus Eba. By Joseph Odok I took a tour to test the popularity of the Chief of Staff (CoS) to…
Ata Ikiddeh. By Samuel Anthony There is a peculiar irony in watching a man preach betrayal with the intensity of a moral crusader while standing knee-deep in the very conduct he claims to condemn. That…
…Reaffirm Support for Governor Otu Expelled Cross River State APC Chairman, Barr. Alphonsus Eba. By Anietie Akpan The unrelenting troubles are coming the way of the expelled Cross River State Chairman of the All Progressive…
