Special Adviser for the Governor on Local Content, Ambassador Awatt Caleb By Ita Williams, Calabar In a move to tackle unemployment and promote self-reliance among the youth, the Cross River State Government is ready to…
Gusau presents a Nigeria jersey to HE Yu By Dianabasi Effiong The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has taken the step to forge a closer relationship and meaningful ties with the Chinese Football Association, following a…
Dr. Essien Ndueso delivering a lecture at the ceremony. Dr. Essien Ndueso, the Senior Special Assistant on Research and Documentation and Board of Trustees Chairman of Eket Senatorial District Media Professionals, has called on journalists…
By Ita Williams, Calabar The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its direct primary election for the 2027 Cross River State House of Assembly elections, producing Hon. Effiong Ekarika and Hon. Majori Asuquo as candidates…
Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers. By Dianabasi Effiong Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers, Wednesday night in Port Harcourt announced his withdrawal from the state's gubernatorial primaries on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC),…
Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio GCON. By Eseme Eyiboh Let us begin with a confession. There is something unsettling about a politician who no longer appears to struggle. In the turbulent theatre of Nigerian politics,…
Super Eagles By Dianabasi Effiong Nigeria will be up against familiar foes and joint-hosts Tanzania, Madagascar and Guinea Bissau in the race for qualification to next summer’s Africa Cup of Nations finals to be jointly-hosted…
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim,CFR (middle) with the UBA officials. By Anietie Akpan Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, has directed the Permanent Mission of Nigeria…
By Anietie Akpan Poised to reduce rapid deforestation, carbon emissions and promoting alternative energy sources in rural communities, a non governmental organization (NGO), Save the Earth Initiative (SEI) with support from Global GreenGrants Funds (GGF)…
By Dianabasi Effiong Delta State Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, has charged the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) to restore public electricity supply to Kwale, Ndokwa, Isoko, and other communities in the state. He gave…
Management team of the StarCross TV, led by the Managing Director , PCS Ogar Osim (4th right) posed with the NUJ Chairman, Comrade Archibong Bassey (3rd right) and others during a courtesy call on Monday…
By Dianabasi Effiong Stakeholders in the maritime and energy sectors in Akwa Ibom have called for the establishment of the Ministry of Blue Economy in the state to harness the untapped potential in the Blue…
By Our Reporter The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, University of Calabar Branch (SSANU-UCB), has elected a new set of members of its executive committee (Exco) to pilot the affairs of the union after…
By Magnus Effiong The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Prof. Ikpeme Ikpeme, has reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to quality healthcare delivery following the acquisition of modern medical equipment…
By Dianabasi Effiong Nigeria Weightlifting team to the 2026 Africa Senior Weightlifting Championship rounded off their participation with 29 medals. The Nigerian contingent, which included 10 athletes and three officials, won 14 gold, 13 silver,…
By Anietie Akpan Nigeria has intensified diplomatic efforts to secure global backing for its proposed State Police initiative, describing the reform as a strategic step toward tackling insecurity, strengthening public trust, and improving police accountability…
By Ita Williams The management of University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, UCTH has highlighted major infrastructural improvements carried out under the leadership of Chief Medical Director, Prof. Ikpeme A. Ikpeme. The CMD disclosed this during…
By Eseme Eyiboh The controversy surrounding the recent amendment to the Senate Standing Rules has generated more heat than light. Unfortunately, much of the public conversation has been framed around personalities rather than principles, and…
HCSF, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, By Anietie Akpan This year’s International Civil Service Conference (ICSC) 2026 has been described as a strategic global platform for advancing public sector reforms, institutional resilience, and transformative…
By Dianabasi Effiong The Energy and Maritime Reporters of NIgeria (EMR) is set to inaugurate its branch in Akwa Ibom State following a maiden meeting Friday night in Uyo. A statement E-signed by the National…
Governor Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State governor, SenatorBassey Otu, Thursday, announced the resumption of bursary payments to Cross River students in tertiary institutions, alongside the introduction of special grants for medical students,…
By Anietie Akpan Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim, has said President Bola Tinubu remains committed to strengthening military partnerships and supporting reforms within the United Nations aimed at addressing emerging…
Gov. Umo Eno. By Dianabasi Effiong A Policy Evaluation and Advocacy Forum 2026 will begin in Uyo on May 14 for government officials, corporate leaders, and academics to discuss Nigeria’s shift from oil dependence to…
Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu, with NEMA Director-General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, during the latter's courtesy call at the Government House, Calabar on Thursday. …Seeks Federal Govt. Intervention By Anietie Akpan Cross River State…
Governor Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State governor, Bassey Otu has adopted Deputy Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Sylvester Agabi, for a second term in office, urging political stakeholders…
Governor Bassey Otu. By Our Reporter Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu, Wednesday, moved to calm rising political tensions in Akamkpa Local Government Area. In a release from the Office of the Special Special…
By Anietie Akpan The ongoing transformation of the iconic Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort has received a major boost following the arrival of three state-of-the-art Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) generators procured by the Akwa Ibom…
By Kingsley Agim and Effiom Solomon The Cross River State Primary Health Care Development Agency (CRSPHCDA) has announced plans to commence the first round of the 2026 Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW) alongside…
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio (left) and Governor Umo Eno plotting massive victory for President Bola Tinubu in Akwa Ibom come 2027. By Anietie Akpan President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, Governor Umo Eno and stakeholders…
By Dianabasi Effiong All clinics at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) were shut on Wednesday morning as the Akwa Ibom branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) announced the withdrawal of services after…
