Governor Bassey Otu in a meeting with the delegation for the movement for the creation of Ogoja State. By Dianabasi Effiong As the creation of Ogoja State is gathering momentum, Governor Bassey Otu and…

Governor Bassey Otu signing the MOU with Pana Holdings as the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey (2nd left), Chief of Staff (1st left), Pana GCEO, Dr. Daere Akobo, and Chief of Protocol, Sylvester Abang…

Gov. Umo Eno. By Dianabasi Effiong The Akwa Ibom Government on Monday announced the revocation of all land allocations made since May 29, 2023, in the State. The State's Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice,…

President Bola Tinubu. By Dianabasi Effiong The decision to expand access to subsidised kidney dialysis to more hospitals nationwide by the President Bola Tinubu's administration is a commendable step towards ensuring a more affordable and…

Edidiong Umoafia (left) and Ruth Asuquo By Edidiong  Stephen The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Sports, Elder Paul Bassey, has charged the 2025 Commonwealth Championship Athletes in India to be of good Ambassadors. Bassey was…

By Anietie Akpan The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has successfully arrested two additional suspects in connection with a recent failed kidnapping attempt in Eket. A statement dated August 25 and signed by the Akwa…

A wrestling match at the just concluded Leboku festival in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State. By Anietie Akpan As Cross River celebrates 20-years old Leboku festival, the State Governor, Senator Bassey…

Gov. Umo Eno speaking at the Town Square meeting in Nsit Ubium LGA on Saturday. By Etim Etim Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has announced that he has waded into the dispute between…

Delta State Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA, and members of the Delta State Economic Team on an inspection tour of Delta Wire Industries, By Fidelis Egugbo In Nigeria, when one person gets a job,…

Some of the beneficiaries displaying their symbolic cheques at the ceremony. By Anietie Akpan In fulfillment of his campaign promises, the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has doled out N361.4 million to 844…

Dr. Michael Nku Abuo, Founder of CRISPON. By Ita Williams, Calabar It was a night of celebration, reflection, and recognition as Dr. Michael Nku Abuo, Director General of the Cross River Political Network (CRISPON), combined…

.Lawmaker representing Etung State Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Hon Kingsley Ntui. By Itam Offor The Lawmaker representing Etung State Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Hon Kingsley Ntui has decried the…

By Joseph Odok The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is mobilizing for protests and potentially a strike in August 2025 due to several unresolved issues with the Federal Government of Nigeria. The planned protests…

As crisis in Henshaw Town community of Calabar South continues without any immediate hope of reconciliation in sight, a retired High Court Judge, Justice Charles Efanga Archibong has appealed to Gov Bassey Otu to intervene…

By Dianabasi Effiong Super Eagles' Head Coach, Eric Chelle, has selected team Captain, William Ekong, first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Olaoluwa Aina and Calvin Bassey, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, and forwards Victor Osimhen,…

‎The Ekpene Obo Village Council Chairman, Elder Iboro Friday Robson (in yellow), and others fixing one of the bad spots in Ekpene Obo. By Our Reporter In a bold step towards communal development, youths of…

President Bola Tinubu. By Joseph Odok  Subsidy on health is becoming very necessary in Nigeria today because of pressure that is a result of astronomical jump in the price of pharmaceutical and medical care. Therefore…

By Ogar Emmanuel Oko This piece was almost concluded and billed for publication on August 9th. However, due to the vicissitudes of life, it has tarried until now. On that fateful Saturday, August 9th, I…

Children, accused of being witches by either their parents, care givers, ‘pastors and prophets,’ are still being tortured and killed in cold blood, particularly in Akwa Ibom and Cross River States where the Child Rights…

Gov. Bassey Otu in a handshake with the Special Assistant to the President on Public Health, Mrs. Uju Rochas-Anwuka, flanked by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey (left) and Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development,…

The delegation. By Anietie Akpan The Federal government through the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has at last intervened on the deplorable federal roads in Akamkpa Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River state. A…

By Anietie Akpan The Police in Akwa Ibom state have arrested a suspected fake medical doctor over an alleged illegal abortion and murder in the state. A release from the Police Public Relations Committee, Akwa…

By Ita Williams, Calabar In her effort to give back to society and contribute to the vulnerable through humanitarian efforts, the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, Comrade Archibong…

Health Officer Vaccinates a child against Cholera. By Ita Williams, Calabar Cholera, a centuries-old disease that continues to plague vulnerable communities, remains a major global and national public health concern, experts have warned. They said…

By Kingsley Agim The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has congratulated Comrade Oka Ibor, Editor of the Nigerian Chronicle Newspaper, on his recognition with the 2025 Cross River State Government Best…

By Itam Offor The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed a Bill to provide for the establishment of the office of the Surveyor-General of the State. The bill, sponsored by the Member representing…

By Anietie Akpan Cross River State governor, Sen. Bassey Otu has advocated for the ownership of solid minerals by states and a comprehensive legislative reform aimed at empowering states in the management of mineral resources.…

The Direct General of PENCOM, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran speaking at the meeting with the Police Retirees in Calabar on Tuesday. By Anietie Akpan The National Pension Commission (PENCOM) has once again declared that massive reforms…

Excited beneficiaries. By Anietie Akpan It was shrill and thrill in some Cross River communities as they witnessed electricity first time ever in their homes. Cross River State Governor, Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu made…