By Ita Williams Governor Bassey Otu has inaugurated a security sensitisation campaign in Calabar, declaring that his administration will continue to take proactive steps to safeguard Cross River against terrorism and other security threats. The…
By Ita Williams In one of its latest operations against oil theft, the Nigerian Navy has intercepted Sao Tome / Principe-flagged oil tanker for alleged involvement in illegal crude oil bunkering within Nigeria's territorial waters,…
By Magnus Effiong Akaninyene Ignatius Eshiet, arrested and detained for allegedly killing Mr Okon Bassey Okon Nsa of Ukim Ita and Mr Okokon Akpan Eshiet of Akai Ibonda, all in Odukpani local government area of…
By Ita Williams The Cross River State Government has strengthened its environmental enforcement campaign by demolishing stalls constructed on drainage channels at Marian Market, and other areas in Calabar Metropolis, and warned that non-compliant markets…
By Ita Williams There was excitement at the Cross River State Ministry of Health on Wednesday as the Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) donated 14 units of 1HP Panasonic inverter air conditioners to selected…
By Ita Williams The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Cross River State Command, has intensified its campaign against the vandalism of critical national infrastructure with the arrest of a suspected scrap metal dealer…
By Itam Offor The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed for second reading “A Law to Prohibit Contract of Marriage, or Civil Union Entered into Between Persons of Same Sex, Solemnization of Same,…
By Ita Williams In a judgment widely believed to be a milestone in the fight against violence against children, the Cross River State High Court sitting in Calabar has convicted Apostle Ubong Bassey Etim, 51,…
By Magnus Effiong As the 2027 elections gradually approach, the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Cross River state has called on those who are yet to obtain their permanent voter cards (PVC) to do so,…
By Magnus Effiong The Tamimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has unveiled its governorship and other candidates for next year’s elections in Cross River State, saying the recent judgments of the Court…
By Ita Williams The Chairman of the Cross River State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Chris Sunny Etta has defended the state's proposed demolition of structures on the State Water Board land,…
By Our Reporter, Calabar The Association of Housing Corporations of Nigeria, (AHCN) has elected new officers to steer the affairs of the Association for the next two years. The election took place during her 49th…
By Kingston Princewill The uproar over viral reports on the Water Board land may be far from over as the government of Cross River has formally listed for revocation properties of individuals on the Water…
By Kingston Princewill The government of Cross River State has rejected allegation that it was witch-hunting political opponents with the recent move to demolish buildings within the Water Board premises in Calabar, saying the exercise…
By Anietie Akpan The Akwa Ibom State Government has showcased the first batch of 20 newly acquired Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to a delegation of media practitioners led by the Chairman of the Nigeria…
Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio (centre), clotting the tape,,flanked his left by the FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike and others. By Anietie Akpan President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Minister of Federal Capital Territory(FCT),…
By Our Staff Reporter The Effanga Nsa palace of the Obong of Calabar in the Cross River State capital was agog, weekend, as the Efik people from all walks of life celebrated the capping and…
By Anietie Akpan Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Chairman of the UN Budget Committee, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim , has urged students from the Dominican Republic to make Nigeria their second country, describing…
Middle: Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, on his left, Anglican Archbishop of Calabar Diocese, Rt. Rev. Prof. Nneoyi Onen Egbe, and others during the 27th Democracy Day anniversary on Friday By Ita Williams, Calabar…
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, Unveils 100 Electric Vehicles for Permanent Secretaries and empowerment, today in Calabar to mark the June 12 anniversary. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu,…
…Residents Task FG on Security, Good Governance. By Princewill Kingston/Magnus Effiong It is no longer news that Nigeria is celebrating 27 years of uninterrupted democratic rule with pomp and pageantry even as government officials at…
…Community Fears More Killings by Others at Large, Tasks Police …Residents Demand Harsh Punishment for Suspects, Accomplices By Joseph Kingston Communities in Odukpani local government of Cross River state have been thrown into fear…
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, GCON. By Anietie Akpan The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has denied misleading reports circulating in sections of the media suggesting that the President of the Senate…
Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim. By Anietie Akpan President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, on his election as Chairman of the United Nations General Assembly Fifth Committee…
By Our Reporter The OBIdient Movement (TOM) in Cross River State has warned the National Democratic Congress (NDC) against choosing its governorship candidate from the northern part of the State . In a press statement…
By Princewill Kingston/Magnus Effiong Many Cross Riverians, particularly supporters of Gov Bassey Otu, have continued to applaud what they describe as remarkable strides recorded by his administration within three years in office. And, while many…
By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has said his administration will continue to open up roads in rural areas for the free flow of goods and services, in order to stimulate…
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…
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…
