By Eseme Eyiboh The judgment of the Court of Appeal delivered on Monday, February 9, 2026, represents a consequential affirmation of the constitutional principles that sustain Nigeria’s democratic order and the orderly functioning of its…
Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. By Anietie Akpan The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division on Monday, affirmed the suspension of the Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Senate . The appellate court held that, the Senate…
Dr. Betta Edu (right) presenting one of the locally made souvenirs to the 111th Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams. By Anietie Akpan The former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta…
Gov. Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan Magistrate Courts in Cross River State have remained under lock and keys as Magistrates in the State on Monday, February 9, commenced an indefinite strike action. The Magistrates had…
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South Senatorial District, has clarified that the recent amendment to the Electoral Act by the Nigerian Senate was firmly anchored on an existing Supreme Court judgment, insisting…
By Ekaette Okon-Joseph The Akwa Ibom State Government has approved a ₦31 billion small-business support (SMS) fund for 2026. With this development, ₦1 billion is allocated to each of the state’s 31 local government areas…
CP Baba Mohammed Azare, mnipr, fsi. Akwa Ibom Commissioner of Police. By Dianabasi Effiong The Nigeria Police Force, Akwa Ibom State Command says it recorded a major operational success following a coordinated raid of identified…
CP Baba Mohammed Azare, mnipr, fsi. Commissioner of Police. By Dianabasi Effiong The Police Command in Akwa Ibom says it recorded a significant breakthrough in the investigation of a case of N4.2 million armed robbery,…
Some of the upgraded facilities. By Akanimo Kufre The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has completed significant upgrades on sporting facilities in Benin City, Edo State in preparation for the 2nd Niger Delta Games. This…
Some of benefiting women at one of the commissioned Mills in Esit Eket. By Ekaette Okon-Joseph The Akwa Ibom State Government has commissioned five new women-focused agro-processing mills in Esit Eket Local Government Area (LGA)…
By Tina Ezin Lafarge Africa Plc has announced plans to expand its Sagamu Cement Plant in Ogun State and Ashaka Cement Plant in Gombe State, as part of efforts to strengthen local cement production, boost…
Hon. Cyril James Omini, Member representing Yakurr 1 State Constituency. By Itam Offor The Cross River State House of Assemby has urged the state government, through its relevant agencies, to urgently enforce drug laws to…
A cross section of beneficiaries of the sanitary pads at WAPI on Thursday. By Asuquo Cletus A non-governmental initiative, PadBank Mobile Outreach, has intensified efforts to promote access to affordable sanitary pads for women and…
Hon Kingsley Ntui, Member representing Etung State Constituency and Sponsor of the Bill By Itam Offor Hard times now await defaulters, as the Cross River State House of Assembly (CRHA) is processing a law prohibiting…
By Dianabasi Effiong The Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO) has tasked the National Assembly and the Federal Government to impose measures to ensure that the country's information sovereignty is not undermined by the global high-tech giants,…
By Ekaette Okon -Joseph Akwa Ibom State Deputy Governor Sen. Akon Eyakenyi on Wednesday led a mobilisation drive for women in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area, urging mass participation in the ongoing electronic voter’s registration…
By Our Reporter Poised to revive and reposition sports development in Akwa Ibom State, the Ministry of Sports, has launched a special 30 minutes weekly radio show, Kick-Off Akwa Ibom. The programme aimed to keep…
By Itam Offor The Cross River State House of Assembly (CRHA) has suspended the Vice Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Council, Hon. Emmanuel Idi Yakubu, for a period of 90 days. The suspension followed an…
Former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (rtd). By Dianabasi Effiong Former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (rtd), will speak on the topic "Insecurity: Bane of Nigeria's Unity and Progress" at this…
Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom, Justice Ekaete Fabian-Obot By Dianabasi Effiong The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom, Justice Ekaete Fabian-Obot, has charged Journalists to avoid publishing news items that defame or damage the reputation of…
Chief Nduese Essien Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has congratulated the Political Leader of Eket Senatorial District, Chief Nduese Essien, on the occasion of his 82nd birthday, describing him as a consummate politician.…
Gov. Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan Effective February 9, Magistrates in Cross River State will down tools signaling an indefinite strike action over pending welfare and security issues.. In a communiqué issued at the end…
By Anietie Akpan United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) is rolling out immunization from February 4 to 13 in 12 states in the South of Nigeria, reiterating the need for children to be immunized. UNICEF announced…
Pastor Umo Eno, (left) with Pastor William F. Kumuyi. at the crusade. By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has appreciated the convener of Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK), Pastor William F.…
Gov. Bassey Edet Otu. Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, has facilitated Senator Bassey Edet Otu, the Executive Governor of Cross River State, on last weekend double honours conferred on…
Cross River State Government, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, being conferred with his Doctorate (Honoris Causa) by the Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Adamawa State, on Saturday. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu…
Pastor Yinka Yusuf By Etim Etim The founder of Lagos-based Household of Love Church, Pastor Yinka Yusuf has launched the most derogatory and insulting attacks against the peoples of Akwa Ibom and Cross River State,…
By Anietie Akpan In furtherance of efforts to strengthen basic education and reduce the number of out-of-school children, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), in collaboration with the Akwa Ibom State Universal Basic Education Board…
President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio By Eseme Eyiboh There are moments in a nation’s life when institutions are reminded—quietly but unmistakably—that time does not negotiate with comfort. Nigeria’s Senate, returning from the conviviality…
The suspects. By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State Police Command, in its continued commitment to proactive crime fighting and effective policing, has apprehended two suspects for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition in…
