Immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, CON. (centre) with his Martha at the ceremony. The immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has charged all who have enjoyed…
CP Rashid Afegbua (arms akimbo) with his men at the scene of the Edibe Edibe gas explosion incident on Saturday. By Anietie Akpan A gas explosion on Saturday rocked a private gas station in…
Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar , Prof Offiong Efanga Offiong. By Anietie Akpan The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar , Prof Offiong Efanga Offiong, has pledged zero tolerance for unethical practices…
Dr. Betta Edu. As Muslims in Nigeria and across the world celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, Dr. Betta Edu has congratulated the Ummah on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan, urging citizens to embrace unity…
Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON. As Muslims across the world celebrate Eid-el-Fitr on Friday, the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON, has extended his warmest congratulations to the faithful in Nigeria, calling for compassion,…
Ex-Gov. Udom Emmanuel and wife, Martha at the service . By Anietie Akpan Christians have been charged to remain unwavering and undaunted in the face of any challenges as they are blessed with an unlimited…
Gov. Bassey Otu. Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithful across the state and Nigeria as they join millions of believers around the world to celebrate the…
By Dianabasi Effiong The General Secretary, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), says the appeal process on the decision of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, which rejected Nigeria's petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo on the eligibility…
…flags off distribution of educational materials, sports equipment By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has charged teachers, school administrators, and community stakeholders to take collective responsibility in protecting and maintaining the…
By Ita Williams, Calabar The Calabar Branch of the St. Patrick’s College Alumni Association was a scene of vibrant reunion and reflection on March 17, 2026. Old boys, dignitaries, and guests gathered to celebrate the…
Sir Abayomi Apata By Abayomi Apata Let me put a caveat at the outset. Firstly, I was Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim’s coursemate at OAU almost four decades ago. In addition, he made me the Chairman of…
By Ita Williams, Calabar The two suspects who impersonated the Nigerian Navy personnel in Calabar will be charged to court tomorrow. The Cross River State Command Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Sunday Eitokpah, said…
Gov. Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan Following the flagrant violation or disregard of the Executive Order No. 1 of 2024 on mining operations, the Cross River state government has commenced the immediate profiling of all…
The fake personnel, David Norbert Aleji, and Francis Gideon Isaac. By Ita Williams, Calabar Personnel from the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Victory have arrested two individuals for an alleged impersonation of naval officers in Calabar,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. By Dianabasi Effiong President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged his administration's support for the evidence-led campaign of the Nigerian media against Big Tech dominance, anti-competitive activities, and the harsh economic headwinds…
By Anietie Akpan Former People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in the 2023 governorship election in Cross River State, Dr. Mkpang Coco-Bassey has finally resigned from the PDP. In a letter dated March 12, 2026,…
Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu, Sunday, paid glowing tribute to the late clergyman, Bishop Daniel Lawrence Nkpang Ene Itam, for what he described as his enduring legacy of faith, humility and service,…
…Announce Assam Assam, Senatorial Political Leader By Anietie Akpan The leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) in Akwa Ibom South (Eket) Senatorial District have formally thrown their weight behind the re-election of…
By Our Reporter Senator Jimoh Ibrahim has instituted a N50bn lawsuit against The Punch and columnist Sonala Olumhense over what he described as the alleged misrepresentation of court judgments involving him. Ibrahim, through his counsel,…
Man of the Match, Charles Etim (right), receiving his award from the Ibom Air official.. By Akanimo Kufre Akwa United FC secured a 4-point lead in the Nigeria National League (NNL) table after defeating Sporting…
ADC chieftain in the state, Austine Ibok. By Anietie Akpan The African Democratic Congress (ADC( Coalition Movement in Cross River state has condemned recent attack on the coalition’s political gathering in Bakassi saying, violence and…
By Etim Etim We are now in the third week of the war in the Middle East, and the Nigerian economy is in trouble once again. Petrol prices are up 50% from levels in early…
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim By Wale Obanigba. The appointment of Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations marks an important moment in the country’s diplomatic engagement on the global stage. A seasoned businessman,…
By Magnus Effiong A frontline women leader in Cross River and a prominent voice in Efik kingdom, Obonganwan Barbara James has decried a reported physical assault on members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in…
Pastor (Mrs) Patience Umo Eno, First Lady of Akwa Ibom State. By Essien Ndueso Some lives are measured by time; others by impact. Pastor (Mrs) Patience Umo Eno, First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, belongs…
By Itam Offor The Cross River State House of Assembly has confirmed the following Nominees as Chairman and Commissioners of the State Local Government Service Commission. They are; Barr Eyo Nsa Ekpo, Chairman, Dr Ekeng…
Governor Umo Eno. Governor Umo Eno has hosted a special Ramadan Iftar for members of the Muslim community in Akwa Ibom State, describing the holy month as a period for reflection, compassion, and unity. Addressing…
Hon Bette Philip Obi. By Itam Offor Concerned by the worsening condition of the Ikom–Obudu road, the lawmaker representing Boki 1 State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon Bette Philip Obi…
Senator Gershom Bassey By Anietie Akpan Senator Gershom Bassey has formally resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) amid persistent internal crisis. Senator Bassey had been one of the founding members of the PDP and…
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim CFR, The United Nations has requested the arrival details of Nigeria’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim CFR, ahead of his assumption of duties at the global body’s headquarters in New…
