Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, CFR. By Anietie Akpan The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs on Wednesday gave Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, a rare show of admiration as he appeared for his ambassadorial screening with lawmakers openly celebrating…

Gov. Umo Eno (left) with the singer, Chris Vic during the ceremony recently. By Essien Ndueso In every generation, certain moments testify to the power of talent and how it can lift an individual from…

  By Itam Offor The Cross River State House of Assembly has removed the Chairman of Bekwara Local Government Area, Mrs Theresa Ushie, following allegations of gross misconduct. The decision, reached during the plenary session…

Gov. Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan The race for 2027 is on and the Cross River South Consultative Forum, the group that was largely instrumental to the emergence of Governor Bassey Edet Otu in 2023…

By Aniekan Umanah The attention of the Akwa Ibom State Government has been drawn to a report credited to Misikilu Mojeed of the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria, and Editor-in-Chief of Premium Times, alleging “media…

Senate President, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON. By Eseme Eyiboh On this ninth day of December, in the year 2025, as the nation stirs to its familiar rhythm, a man stands quietly at the crossroads…

By Ita Williams, Calabar The 2025 Anambra Day Celebration in Calabar unfolded in a spectacle of colour, culture and unity on Sunday, December 7, as Anambra indigenes residing across Cross River State gathered to give…

By Dianabasi Effiong  The decision by world football-governing body, FIFA that Clubs can hold on to their players until Monday, 15 December 2025 before they are released for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations in…

Ekong leaps highest to score Nigeria’s goal against Cote d’Ivoire in the 2023 AFCON Final in Abidjan.    By Dianabasi Effiong After a dispassionate evaluation of his 10-year stewardship with the Senior National Team of Nigeria…

  The University of Calabar( Unical)has finalized arrangements for its 3rd annual Registry Day. According to a release by the University Registrar, Dr. (Mrs.) Chukwuka I. Icha,, made available by Public Relations Unit of the…

Gov. Umo Eno (left) with Minister Chris Vic. By Lucy Daniel ‎In the Bible, compassion was never a theory. It was an action. Blind Bartimaeus cried out for mercy, and Jesus stopped. The leper knelt…

By Etim Etim In the last few months, there have been several eye-popping and lavish celebrations in Akwa Ibom State to mark a wedding or death. These festivities lend credence to the notion that the…

Gov. Umo Eno . ‎ ‎Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD, has been nominated and is set to attend the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS) where he will receive the Distinguished…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan By Jackson Udom On 5 December 2025, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan again resorted to social media to claim incorrectly and misleadingly that His Excellency, the President of the Senate, Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio,…

William Troost-Ekong (left) with Governor Umo Eno. By Anietie Akpan The Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has extended heartfelt congratulations to William Troost-Ekong on his retirement from international football. The Governor…

Gov. Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan The Cross River state government is set to empower the vulnerable and less privileged with 150 mini buses. Accordingly the State Executive Council has approved the direct procurement of…

…Appoints Advisor to EUDR Traceability Drive Gov Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State Government has appointed Pula Advisors as Lead Consultant for its European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Compliance and Traceability Programme…

A cross-section of the optometry students at the event. By Ita Williams, Calabar The management of Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo, Cross River State, has commissioned a multi-million-naira optometry clinic designed to transform eye-care training and…

By Anietie Akpan Cross River state government is set to host the 6th African Sub-Sovereign Governments Network (AfSNET) Conference 2026. Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, inaugurated the Planning Committee with the task of steering Cross…

The Speaker of the Assembly Rt Hon Elvert Ayambem (3rd from left) with the new Chairman and members of the State Sports Commission. By Itam Offor The Cross River State House of Assembly has given…

Sacked State APC Chairman, Barr. Alphonsus Eba. By Anietie Akpan After weeks of face off, the Cross River State Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Barr. Alphonsus Eba, has been removed from office. The…

Hon Bette Philip Obi, Sponsor of the CRS Rural Access Roads Authority Amendment Bill 2025. By Itam Offor Succor has come the way of rural communities as the Cross River State House of Assembly (CRHA)…

By Etim Etim The International Press Institute (IPI) is a global organization that champions press freedom and promotes quality journalism. Founded in 1950, the IPI has members from over 120 countries, including editors, reporters and…

Gov. Umo Eno, his deputy, Senator Akon Eyakenyi with the delegation led by the CNS, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas during the courtesy visit. By Anietie Akpan A new naval base is to be established at…

The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Research and Documentation, Dr. Essien Ndueso. By Anietie Akpan The Akwa Ibom State Government has recorded major strides in youth empowerment and tourism to attract visitors and…

Immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr Udom Emmanuel, CON. By Anietie Akpan Immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr Udom Emmanuel,CON, has drummed up support for President Bola Tinubu, saying Nigerians should…

By Itam Offor As part of the budget process, the Cross River State House of Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriation has interfaced with the State Economic Team. The meeting which took place in the…

Governor Bassey Otu. BY Dominic Kidzu I ran into a short video clip in which Dr. Julius Okputu, former Chairman of Cross River State Civil Service Commission, saluted the admirable good nature and affable political…

CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso By Etim Etim The annual dinner of the Chartered Institute of Bankers is one of the most enduring events in Nigeria’s corporate calendar. It brings together industry chiefs and senior bankers…

The winners from Bakassi By Anietie Akpan A Non Governmental Organization (NGO), Talents-Afrique Reservoir Foundation has once again taken its awareness campaign on HIV/AIDS through School Sports in Cross River State. This year’s tournament was…