Some of benefiting women at one of the commissioned Mills in Esit Eket. By Ekaette Okon-Joseph The Akwa Ibom State Government has commissioned five new women-focused agro-processing mills in Esit Eket Local Government Area (LGA)…
By Tina Ezin Lafarge Africa Plc has announced plans to expand its Sagamu Cement Plant in Ogun State and Ashaka Cement Plant in Gombe State, as part of efforts to strengthen local cement production, boost…
Hon. Cyril James Omini, Member representing Yakurr 1 State Constituency. By Itam Offor The Cross River State House of Assemby has urged the state government, through its relevant agencies, to urgently enforce drug laws to…
A cross section of beneficiaries of the sanitary pads at WAPI on Thursday. By Asuquo Cletus A non-governmental initiative, PadBank Mobile Outreach, has intensified efforts to promote access to affordable sanitary pads for women and…
Hon Kingsley Ntui, Member representing Etung State Constituency and Sponsor of the Bill By Itam Offor Hard times now await defaulters, as the Cross River State House of Assembly (CRHA) is processing a law prohibiting…
By Dianabasi Effiong The Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO) has tasked the National Assembly and the Federal Government to impose measures to ensure that the country's information sovereignty is not undermined by the global high-tech giants,…
By Ekaette Okon -Joseph Akwa Ibom State Deputy Governor Sen. Akon Eyakenyi on Wednesday led a mobilisation drive for women in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area, urging mass participation in the ongoing electronic voter’s registration…
By Our Reporter Poised to revive and reposition sports development in Akwa Ibom State, the Ministry of Sports, has launched a special 30 minutes weekly radio show, Kick-Off Akwa Ibom. The programme aimed to keep…
By Itam Offor The Cross River State House of Assembly (CRHA) has suspended the Vice Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Council, Hon. Emmanuel Idi Yakubu, for a period of 90 days. The suspension followed an…
Former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (rtd). By Dianabasi Effiong Former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (rtd), will speak on the topic "Insecurity: Bane of Nigeria's Unity and Progress" at this…
Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom, Justice Ekaete Fabian-Obot By Dianabasi Effiong The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom, Justice Ekaete Fabian-Obot, has charged Journalists to avoid publishing news items that defame or damage the reputation of…
Chief Nduese Essien Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has congratulated the Political Leader of Eket Senatorial District, Chief Nduese Essien, on the occasion of his 82nd birthday, describing him as a consummate politician.…
Gov. Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan Effective February 9, Magistrates in Cross River State will down tools signaling an indefinite strike action over pending welfare and security issues.. In a communiqué issued at the end…
By Anietie Akpan United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) is rolling out immunization from February 4 to 13 in 12 states in the South of Nigeria, reiterating the need for children to be immunized. UNICEF announced…
Pastor Umo Eno, (left) with Pastor William F. Kumuyi. at the crusade. By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has appreciated the convener of Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK), Pastor William F.…
Gov. Bassey Edet Otu. Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, has facilitated Senator Bassey Edet Otu, the Executive Governor of Cross River State, on last weekend double honours conferred on…
Cross River State Government, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, being conferred with his Doctorate (Honoris Causa) by the Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Adamawa State, on Saturday. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu…
Pastor Yinka Yusuf By Etim Etim The founder of Lagos-based Household of Love Church, Pastor Yinka Yusuf has launched the most derogatory and insulting attacks against the peoples of Akwa Ibom and Cross River State,…
By Anietie Akpan In furtherance of efforts to strengthen basic education and reduce the number of out-of-school children, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), in collaboration with the Akwa Ibom State Universal Basic Education Board…
President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio By Eseme Eyiboh There are moments in a nation’s life when institutions are reminded—quietly but unmistakably—that time does not negotiate with comfort. Nigeria’s Senate, returning from the conviviality…
The suspects. By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State Police Command, in its continued commitment to proactive crime fighting and effective policing, has apprehended two suspects for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition in…
By Dianabasi Effiong The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) Disciplinary Board imposed sanctions on the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF), the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) and certain players and officials for the incidents…
From Right: Comrade Achanie Adams, Treasurer, Comrade Archibong Bassey, Chairman, Comrade Sunny Inah, Vice Chairman during the January 28, 2026 NUJ State Congress. By Ita Williams, Calabar The Cross River State Council of the Nigeria…
By Akanimo Kufre The Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Sports, led by the Commissioner, Elder Paul Bassey, on Tuesday officially launched new sports equipment and the Ibom Gym at the Nest of Champions, Uyo amid…
Master Handsome Godwin By Pillar Today The Cross River State Police Command seeks the assistance of the general public in reuniting a 4-year-old male child, Handsome Godwin, with his parents or relatives. A release from…
Deputy Gov., Sen. Akon Eyakenyi (left) and Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady, Lady Helen Eno Obareki at the women sensitization campaign. By Ekaette Okon-Joseph The people of Oron Local Government Area (LGA)…
Chairman, CRHA Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hon. Bette Obi. By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State House of Assembly (CRHA), has intervened in the face up between Ekuri forest community and a timber…
Former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, CFR (Rtd). By Dianabasi Effiong Former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, (Rtd), will be the Keynote Speaker at this year's edition of the Maris Annual…
Head Coach of the Senior Men's National Team, Steve Tikolo. By Akanimo Kufre The Nigeria Cricket Federation on Monday announced the departure of Steve Tikolo, who has been serving as the Head Coach of the…
By Anietie Akpan The federal government has commenced the plotting of the disputed and newly drilled oil and gas wells. The Chairman, Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, disclosed this…
