Gov. Bassey Otu (right) and Dr. Betta Edu. By Anietie Akpan Heavyweight political leaders in Cross River State have resolved to mobilise no fewer than 1.5 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the…
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio. As the holy fast of Ramadan begins, President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON has enjoined the Muslim faithful to use the period to pray for peace…
By Anietie Akpan Cross River Police Command has waded into the farmers-herders conflicts in Odukpani Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Last week there were reports in the media of herders attacking farms and…
Governor Bassey Otu, speaking to newsmen moments after arrival at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar on Monday. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu, on Monday declared that the state’s future remains…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio. By Eseme Eyiboh Nigerian politics is not for the faint-hearted. It is noisy, dramatic, and often unforgiving. In a space where rumours travel faster than facts and headlines are written before…
By Anietie Akpan Victor Attah International Airport has gone a step further towards achieving its international flights operations goal with the delivery of two Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBBs), at the new smart terminal building. It…
By Ita Williams, Calabar In a significant political misstep, the Cross River State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a formal apology after circulating a stakeholders' invitation list that included several highly…
The Commissioner for Sports, Elder Paul Bassey, speaking at the ceremony. By Anietie Akpan As the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Sports concluded its three-day in-house capacity building training, staff have been urged to translate…
Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development, Cross River state, Hon. Johnson Ebokpo Jnr. By Ita Williams, Calabar In a significant move to future-proof its agricultural economy, Cross River State has officially commenced a statewide digital…
A cross section of Essien Udim women at the sensitization drive. By Anietie Akpan Women and stakeholders in Essien Udim Local Government Area (LGA) of Akwa Ibom State have warned the State Governor, Pastor Umo…
By Lucy Daniel Obot Akara Local Government of Akwa Ibom State came alive on Saturday as the Women Sensitization Tour on Civic Responsibility under the “Women Arise” initiative held with a strong call for voter…
Coordinator of the office of the First Lady, Lady Helen Eno Obareki. By Anietie Akpan Amid the 2026 Valentine’s Day celebrations , the Coordinator of the office of the First Lady, Lady Helen Eno Obareki…
By Anietie Akpan The Nigeria Police Force, Zone 6 Headquarters, Calabar, has burst a “japa” syndicate gang and successfully rescued over 100 victims of kidnapping and job-scam linked to a criminal enterprise. This major breakthrough…
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar By Dianabasi Effiong Nigeria recorded significant diplomatic and institutional achievements at the just-concluded 39th Session of the Executive Council of the African Union following the Council’s agreement to…
By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a mortician following the discovery of corpses at a local embalmment hall in Isong inyang Community, along Calabar–Ikom Highway in Akamkpa Local Government Area…
President Bola Tinubu. The Chairman Senate committee on Inter parliamentary Affairs,Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, has said Nigeria’s insecurity is rooted in longstanding generational grievances dating back to 1914 and not the creation of President Bola Tinubu.…
By Etim Etim Over the Christmas holidays, Nyesom Wike travelled the length and breadth of Rivers State, visiting all the local government areas, in what appeared as an early campaign for the reelection of President…
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Officials inspecting facilities at the Victor Attah International Airport on Thursday. By Anietie Akpan The Akwa Ibom state government has reiterated its readiness to meet the April deadline to commence international flights at the Victor…
Edidiong Umoafia (right) from Akwa Ibom State handing over the Games Torch to Abia State official. By Akanimo Kufre The Niger Delta Games Torch was received and paraded in Abia State on Thursday, courtesy of…
By Ekaette Okon -Joseph The Akwa Ibom State Government has launched a ward-based cooperative empowerment drive targeting 1,100 women in Mbo Local Government Area as part of broader efforts to expand women-owned businesses and strengthen…
Executive Director, CHRAN, Mr Franklyn Isong. By Dianabasi Effiong A Civil Society group, Centre for Human Rights and Accountability Network (CHRAN) has described the Akwa Ibom Taxes Bill, otherwise known as the Property Bill, as…
By Itam Offor The Cross River State House of Assembly (CRHA) recently held a public hearing on a bill seeking to establish a new legal framework for the proposed College of Health Sciences, Management and…
One of the mills. By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to grassroots economic transformation, through strategic investments in agro-processing and women empowerment. The Governor, who was…
Gov. Umo Eno. By Dianabasi Effiong Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has assured that the Ibom Deep Seaport will not be a white elephant project as the State government has put measures in place…
By Ita Williams, Calabar The Headquarters 13 Brigade Nigerian Army has announced a significant amendment to the upcoming Screening and Verification Exercise for children of deceased personnel. The exercise, part of the Nigerian Army Education…
NDBDA Boss, ANDOP Mourn Late Media Aide, Commend Gov. Diri For Support MD/CEO of NDBDA, Prince Ebitimi Amgbare (2nd right) in a handshake with the ANDOP President, Mr. Ofonime Umanah while the Protem Secretary, Mr.…
CP Rashid Afegbua, psc, mnips, (right) with the Coordinator of the NIMC, Mrs. Nwoye Bridget Ogechukwu (AD) during the visit on Monday. By Anietie Akpan. The Cross River State Police Command and the National Identity…
Former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral, Dele Ezeoba (Rtd). By Dianabasi Effiong Former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Dele Ezeoba (Rtd), will chair the 2026 edition of the Maris Annual Public Service Lecture, the Secretary,…
The missing girl, Miss Stella Asuquo By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State Police Command has declared a 12 year old Miss Stella Asuquo missing. Miss Asuquo, female and dark in complexion, resides with her…
