Gov. Umo Eno. By Anietie Akpan Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Pastor Umo Eno has reeled out his Score Card so far in office as Christians all over the world celebrate the death and resurrection…
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON. ...Says Nigeria Will Surely Overcome Insecurity President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has enjoined Nigerians to embrace peaceful coexistence, tolerance and mutual respect, regardless of faith…
UNICAL Vice Chancellor, Prof Offiong Efanga Offiong. By Anietie Akpan The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof Offiong Efanga Offiong, has pledged to strengthen ties with the Host Communities of the institution.…
Professors from University of Oxford, Harvard University, and University of Cambridge have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the appointment of Senator Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United Nations. The…
By Treasure Esop The political atmosphere in Akwa Ibom State took a competitive turn on Wednesday as the people of Ini Local Government Area threw down the gauntlet, vowing to surpass the 2027 vote count…
From L-R: Prof. Anthony Eneji, Deputy VC Research Linkages and Collaboration; Prof. Ekaette Enang, Deputy VC. Academic; Prof. Offiong Efanga Offiong, Vice Chancellor, University of Calabar; Prof. Anthony Afam, Deputy VC. Administration; Mr. Joseph Odum,…
By Itam Offor In it's continued commitment to the welfare of the citizens, the Cross River State House of Assembly has passed the Social Protection and Investment Programme Bill 2025. The bill is aimed at…
Founder, WLCA, Amanda Archibong-Doukouré during her presentation at the meeting. By Anietie Akpan Nigeria risks missing out on key economic opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) if urgent steps are not taken…
Irom Emmanuel James has emerged as a notable figure in Nigeria’s microfinance banking, agriculture and grassroots empowerment, with a career defined by institutional reforms, capital mobilisation and sustained community interventions. From his entry into the…
By Itam Offor The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended four Councillors of Akpabuyo Legislative Council for 90 days over alledged gross misconduct. The Councillors suspended are, Innocent Mbukpa, Patrick Eyo Etim,…
By Iniemem Inyang As the clock ticks towards the third anniversary of Governor Umo Eno’s assumption of office, residents and indigenes in various rural communities of Akwa Ibom State have commended the sweeping road infrastructure…
Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has applauded Margaret Ochalla on her elevation to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police, describing the promotion as richly deserved and emblematic of excellence in service. In…
Governor Umo Eno (left) and IGP Olatunji Disu exchanging pleasantries during the visit. By Anietie Akpan Strengthening collaboration and deepening partnership between Akwa Ibom State and the Nigeria Police, Governor Umo Eno, is seeking a…
AIG Auwal Musa Mohammad psc, anipr (centre) leading the WALKATHON. By Anietie Akpan The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reassured members of the public of its commitment to serve them and to build trust. The…
By Magnus Effiong Residents of Calabar metropolis and indeed people of Cross River State have expressed excitement over Gov Bassey Otu's decision to once again float free transport services to cushion the high transportation cost…
NUJ Cross River State Council Chairman, Comrade Archibong Bassey (3rd from left), flanked by, Director of Finance, Pillars of Equity, Comrade Kenneth Etim (2nd left) and others at the event. By Ita Williams, Calabar A…
Gov. Umo Eno. By Etim Etim With four weeks left before political parties get busy with conducting primaries to nominate candidates for various positions, Akwa Ibom State Chapter of APC is already brimming with intrigues…
By Anietie Akpan In a continuous partnership to strengthen digital innovation and infrastructure at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), the Vice Chancellor, Professor Offiong Effanga Offiong, has reaffirmed the institution’s strong backing for the OPay…
Participants any organizers By Afiong Ndem The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) has trained women journalists and women from Ekuri communities in Cross River State on the impacts of illegal logging and climate-induced deforestation on livelihoods…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for attaining the age of 74. Akpabio, in a congratulatory message personally signed by him,…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, heartily congratulates Engr. Ben Akak on his well-deserved emergence as Deputy National Treasurer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the party’s just concluded convention.…
Below are names of the newly elected leaders including the National Chairman: Prof Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda (Plateau), Deputy National Chairman (North): Hon. Abubakar Dalori (Borno), Deputy National Chairman (South): Dr. Ben Nwoye (Enugu), National Secretary:…
.Dr. Kolude Olufumilola rep Dr. Mohamed Janabi at the event. By Akanimo Kufre Dr. Mohamed Janabi, WHO Regional Director for Africa, has reiterated that tuberculosis (TB) eradication in Africa is achievable. But he stressed that…
Miracle Ezechukwu and her new record. By Akanimo Kufre The women’s Junior 100m delivered one of the standout moments of the day, with Miracle Ezechukwu reaffirming her dominance. The N-Youth Sports athlete successfully defended her…
By Dianabasi Effiong The fourth edition of the Gov. Douye Diri National Wrestling Classic has begun in Yenagoa with the introduction of beach wrestling for the first time in a national championship. According to Promise…
The organizers and participants. By Anietie Akpan Determined to have a thriving forest, cleaner environment and the skills necessary to thrive in a changing global economy, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Cross River State…
Members of the NMGS on boat ride. By Iniemem Ndueso Members of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) have commended the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, for what they described as…
By Dianabasi Effiong Lion Anthony Chukwu, the Special Assistant to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State on Non-Indigenes and Community Development, has called for more action on national security in a message of congratulations to…
By Anietie Akpan Worried by what they called flagrant distortion of equity and balance, the Oro Liberation Movement has called for a stop to the monopoly Oron Local Government Area (LGA) has sustained holding grip…
Gov. Umo Eno putting heads together with his Deputy, Sen. Akon Eyakenyi at the meeting. By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has approved the sum of ₦2.5 billion for palm seedlings…
