By Kelvin Obambon Padbank Mobile Outreach, the Network of Persons Living with Diabetes in Nigeria (NPLDN), the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, and other development partners on Friday, November 14 and…
The Trainees and officials at the training programme at Essien Town on Thursday. By Anietie Akpan In a deliberate effort to end violence against children (VAT), the Cross River state government, collaborating University of Calabar…
By Magnus Effiong Malta Guinness, in partnership with TRACE Naija, has taken this year's 'In The City' Tour to five Nigerian Universities with students describing the event as exhilarating and impactful. Organisers said this year’s…
By Itam Offor Members of the Cross River State House of Assembly converged in Abuja for a two-day retreat aimed at enhancing their legislative competence and strengthening their capacity for effective service delivery. The retreat…
President Bola Tinubu (top), Senate President Godswill Akpabio (left) and Gov. Umo Eno. By Anietie Akpan Abasi People Foundation (APF), a non religious and political organization, has declared that the completion of the Ibom Deep…
The protesters today at the APC Secretariat at Murtala Mohammed highway, Calabar. By Kelvin Obambon and Cletus Asuquo A group of All Progressive Congress (APC) members in Cross River have locked the state secretariat, vowing…
Deputy Gov. of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey (centre), flanked by his right , the CEI of Creative Associates, Mr. Emem Udominyang, on his left, Mr. Clement Umina, former Managing Director of…
Edidem E. C. D. Abia, the Paramount Ruler of Eket LGA. Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno,PhD, has extended his warmest felicitations to Edidem E. C. D. Abia, the Paramount Ruler of Eket Local…
Founder of Medicaid Cancer Foundation, Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu (centre) and some of the survivors during the presentations of funds on Tuesday in Abuja. By Anietie Akpan The Medicaid Cancer Foundation (MCF) has disbursed ₦100 million…
…Acting on Alleged Orders of a Former Chief of Naval Staff By Joseph Odok The gallantry of a soldier should be in the battle field not affront to constituted authority in a democracy, this is…
Prince Odey Oyama By Anietie Akpan Human rights and environmental defender Prince Odey Oyama has questioned the utilization of the ₦3.7bn that accrued to Ikom Local Government Area (LGA) from the Federation Account Allocation Committee…
By Magnus Effiong The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, Barr Alphonsus Eba, has told party officials demanding his resignation that the constitution of the party had already rendered such…
By Anietie Akpan Former Aide to former Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State, Mr. Austin Ibok has condemned recent outbursts by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike against a military…
Gov. Bassey Edet Otu (L), with FOC, Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral Chidozie Okehie, during the latter’s courtesy call on the former in Calabar, Tuesday. By Anietie Akpan Cross River state government and the Nigerian…
By Dianabasi Effiong The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the commencement of the Faculty of Law at Akwa Ibom State University. The decision followed a resource verification visit conducted by the regulatory body's panel…
By Tony Nezianya Riyadh, November 10, 2025 - Team Nigeria to the 6th Islamic Games in Saudi Arabia has so far raked in six medals, made up of three Gold. The three gold came through,…
By Anietie Akpan Women in Obung community in Akamkpa Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River State have decried the continuous neglect of their community by mining companies operating in their area. The women who…
Officials and participants at the training workshop. By Anietie Akpan A Non Governmental Organization, "Save The Earth Initiative" weekend organized a training workshop on capacity building on forest Management education for communities in Akpabuyo local…
By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has described the formal return of the Tinapa Business and Leisure Resort to the state government as “a battle fought and won for all…
Battle -ready Super Eagles pose before a game. By Dianabasi Effiong Captain William Troost-Ekong, ace forward Victor Osimhen, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, and defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey are in Nigeria’s 24-man list for next…
By Tony Nezianya After a stunning first-round knockout, Nigeria's Adeshina Motunrayo is guaranteed at least a Bronze Medal so far at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia The Nigerian pugilist defeated Ghazaleh Rasouli…
By Magnus Effiong The Obong of Calabar, His Eminence Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, has lauded Governors’ wives for their efforts in promoting national unity thereby driving development. The Monarch said this when the…
Former Governor Ben Ayade. By Ita Williams, Calabar Former Governor of Cross River State, Professor Ben Ayade, has reaffirmed his strong support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, expressing confidence in his ability to steer Nigeria…
Dr. Reuben Abati. By Etim Etim Very few Nigerian journalists would be able to attract such an eminent crowd for their event like the one that assembled at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA)…
Members of NGSF, during their courtesy call on the Obong of Calabar at his Palace on Friday. By Ita Williams, Calabar The Nigeria Governors’ Spouses Forum (NGSF) has renewed its call for greater gender inclusion,…
By Anietie Akpan Poised to empower women to become stronger advocates, watchdogs, and decision-makers in environmental governance, a Civil Society Organization (CSO), the Uyo Iban Amplifier Initiative (UIAI) has trained women in Obung community in…
By Itam Offor Stakeholders in the health sector have thrown their weight behind a bill seeking the establishment of a State Health Management Board in Cross River State. The bill, which aims to strengthen the…
By Ita Williams The government of Cross River State and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have advised students across the state to resist peer pressure and abstain from drug abuse. They warned that…
Gov. Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan A non religious and partisan organization based in the United States of America, the Abasi People Foundation (APF) has called for a Gulf of Guinea and Nigerian Eastern Economic…
By Anietie Akpan Following a grass-root women’s leadership training programme on environment, women of Mfamosing and Abiati forest communities in Akamkpa Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River State have resolved to be defenders of…
