Barr. Okoi Obono-Obla By Okoi Obono-Obla A few days ago, cyberspace in Nigeria was awash with rumours that the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria had approved the creation of 12 new states. The…
Some of the House of Representatives Constitutional Review Committee Members, South-South-B-Centre, Calabar, during the Public Hearing on Saturday. By Ita Williams, Calabar Some communities in Benue State have declared their intention to be part of…
Spokesman of the Ibibio delegation at the public hearing, Dr. Samuel Udonsak. By Assam Abia The Ibibio ethnic nationality has firmly rejected the inclusion of any part of its ancestral territory in the proposed Obolo…
Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dr. Erasmus Ekpang. By Ita Williams, Calabar The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dr. Erasmus Ekpang, commended the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, for successfully conducting…
L-R: Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, President Bola Tinubu and Gov. Umo Eno during the visit on Friday. By Anietie Akpan President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the continued development of…
By Dianabasi Effiong The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), in collaboration with the Directorate of Sports, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), would hold a Sports Administration Course (SAC) to strengthen governance and foster development within…
By Our Reporter The Obom Itiat Ikoneto Clan Council in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State has condemned the detention of one of its sons, Mr. Archibong Essien, describing it as unlawful and…
Stakeholders at the conference. By Kelvin Obambon The destruction of Cross River’s rainforest, the 'largest' remaining pristine forest in West Africa, is reaching a catastrophic level, prompting warning by stakeholders. They said without immediate action,…
L-R: Member Credential Committee, Affiong Ndem; Treasurer, Achiane Adams; Vice Chairman, Sunday Inah; Chairman, Archibong Bassey; Zone F Vice President, Opakah Dokubo; Chairman, Credential Committee, Florence Olouhu; Secretary, Mike Abang; Auditor, Benedine Tete Anam; Assist…
New VC, UNICROSS, Professor Francisca Bassey. By Anietie Akpan University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), has gotten a new Vice Chancellor. She is Professor Francisca Bassey. The State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, approved the…
By ltam Offor The Cross River State House of Assembly (CRSH) has taken bold steps to prevent the extinction of indigenous languages in the state. Consequently, the Assembly has asked the state government, through the…
Gov. Umo Eno. By Etim Etim Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State who decamped to APC in June has taken immediate steps to affirm his authority as the leader of the party in the…
By: Monday Igwe Elemi In the heart of Central Cross River, where campaign promises often vanish with the last stroke of election ink, one name continues to echo, not in rhetoric, but in results: Hon.…
By Joseph Kingston A seasoned journalist and media strategist with almost two decades of impactful experience in human-centered and rural development reporting, Imani Odey is seen by many veterans and media personalities as the archetype…
ADC National Chairman, David Mark. By Sam Akpe, Abuja Perhaps, he can! His political pedigree favours the mission. However, will his colleagues allow him? That is a question I cannot answer, because I am not…
Gov. Umo Eno (middle), commissioning the 10.4km Idoro (Uyo) – Ukpom (Abak) road , assisted by his Deputy, Sen. Akon Eyakenye (on his right) and the State’s First Lady Designate, Lady Helen Eno Obareki (on…
Administrator of Rivers, Vice Adm. Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd). By Dianabasi Effiong The Administrator of Rivers, Vice Adm. Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), has charged the newly appointed Board members in the state to uphold the highest standards…
By Dianabasi Effiong The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has concluded arrangements for the CAF Educators’ Course kick-off on Thursday, July 17. According to its Spokesperson, the programme will end on July 25. "This programme is…
The Super Falcons at training on Tuesday By Dianabasi Effiong Nigeria and Zambia senior women national teams will meet on Friday in one of the most-anticipated Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) matches in the…
By Frank Ulom Over a year ago, the media space was agog when the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, elected its first female chairman. Yes, it was a record that was…
Stakeholders at the meeting. By Sylvia Okoi The Cross River State Geographic Information Agency (CRSGIA) recently hosted a stakeholders meeting to discuss the Geographic Information System (GIS) Project, marking a significant step towards the socio-economic…
Delta State Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori By Dianabasi Effiong The creation of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a sure way of accelerating the economic growth of the…
Bishop of Calabar, Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev. Prof. Nnoyi Onen Egbe By Ita Williams, Calabar CALABAR: The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Calabar, Rt. Rev. Prof. Nneoyi Onen Egbe, has delivered a scathing critique…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari The death of President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria's immediate past President brings to a mortal close, the end of an age. President Buhari's life transcended many major seasons of Nigeria's history. He…
By Anietie Akpan Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu has bemoaned the demise of Nigeria's former President, Muhammadu Buhari, and described him as a symbol of strength and dignity. In…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State governor, Sen. Bassey Otu, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, saying the country has lost a towering symbol…
By Tony Onyima, Ph.D. The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has submitted a sweeping set of proposals to the Federal Government, calling for the repeal and amendment of obsolete and restrictive media laws that continue…
Late former President Muhammadu Buhari. By Dianabasi Effiong President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari. This was made known in a statement on Sunday by Bayo Onanuga, Special…
By Edet ikotidem As preparations intensify for the rescheduled Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council elections slated for August 2, 2025, frontline chairmanship contender, Comrade Nsibiet John, has reiterated his commitment to…
Some of the beneficiaries. By Anietie Akpan Renewed Hope Initiative (ASP-RHI), the pet project of Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has empowered 350 persons in Akwa Ibom State. The beneficiaries are 250 farmers and…
