By Emma Akpabio For decades, life on Udoette Street and its adjoining roads in Uyo has been defined by hardship, particularly for students of the University of Uyo residing in the area. What should have…

By Magnus Effiong The Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, former national president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), His Eminence Papa Ayo Oritsejafor and other prominent personalities across political, religious and business divides would…

CMA Stakeholders, and the Students who attended the CMA Public Forum on Saturday. By Ita Williams, Calabar A one-day forum on “Conscientization and Society: CMA as Critique of the Present and Vision of the Future”…

The new trainees and some officials. By Anietie Akpan The Panacea for Developmental and Infrastructural Challenges for Africa Initiative (PADIC-Africa) has so far trained 120 Eco-Guards to check the increasing threat of illegal logging and…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (left) with the British Monarchy Charles III, By Anietie Akpan The Chairman Senate Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his recent diplomatic engagement…

By Magnus Effiong As disagreement between the Cross River State government and cocoa farmers over the issues surrounding the government-owned cocoa estate in Etung local government area of the State continues, a Calabar-based human rights…

President Bola Tinubu. By Etim Etim Undoubtedly, Nigeria had a beautiful outing at the world stage last week during President Tinubu’s two-day state visit to the UK. He arrived Tuesday evening and left Thursday afternoon,…

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…

…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…

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,…