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…

Gov. Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State Government in collaboration with Nigeria Drug law Enforcement Agency(NDLEA) have called on youths in the state to keep away from things that would alter their…

Top officials at the signing ceremony. By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has sealed a deal with the Media Guru Consultant, LLC, Dubai, to transform the Akwa Ibom State Broadcasting Corporation…

Member representing Bakassi State Constituency in the CRHA, Hon Eyo Bassey Edet. By Itam Offor The Cross River State House of Assembly has summoned Assembly Summons Education Officials and other stakeholders to appear before the…

By Dianabasi Effiong The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, is bubbling as editors of print, online, broadcast organisations and news agencies, under the umbrella of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), arrived from across the…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan By Ken Harries Esq In the solemn business of national representation, a senator’s foremost calling is to amplify the voices of their people, legislate with diligence, and defend the public trust through…

The Head of Service of Cross River State, Orok Okon, Esq. during the flag of ceremony. The Cross River State Government has commenced a comprehensive digital literacy and capacity-building programme designed to transform its civil…

Dr Essien Ekefre Ndueso (2nd right) and others during the ordination on Sunday. By Samuel Anthony ‎Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno and his deputy, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, were among other dignitaries who on…

President Bola Tinubu. By Dianabasi Effiong The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has described the poverty-reduction measures of the President Bola Tinubu administration as being more expansive than those of previous Federal administrations, with…

President Donald Trump (left) and President Bola Tinubu . By Anietie Akpan Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South Senatorial District, says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may deploy a liberalism strategy anchored on cooperation, corporations, and…

By Tom FredFish For years, rivers of innocent blood have flowed across the valleys of Plateau, Benue, Kaduna, and Niger States. Christian communities have been burned out of existence; churches razed on Christmas Eve have…

Lady Helen Eno Obareki (right) and Lady Edna Udeme presenting an item to one of the graduates. By Anietie Akpan 200 trainees of the Female Youth Association (Purple Girls), initiative in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state…

The stretch of the Ngo-Atlantic axis of the Ngo-Atlantic-Oyorokoto Road in Andoni Local Government Area during an inspection visit to the project site on Tuesday. By Nelson Chukwudi In Andoni, a new road is emerging…

Officials and participants at the training programme. By Dianabasi Effiong The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), in partnership with Olympic Solidarity and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), have announced the successful completion of the 7th and…

The Oku Ibom Ibibio and President General of Akwa Ibom State Supreme Council of Traditional Rulers, His Eminence, Ntenyin (Dr.) Solomon Daniel Etuk, CFR, doing the ceremonial planting. Oku Ibom Ibibio and President General of…