By Dianabasi Effiong Nigeria’s camp has come alive ahead of Saturday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying showdown with Rwanda, with team captain William Troost-Ekong leading by example. The Saudi Arabia-based defender arrived at camp on…

Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON. Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has congratulated the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON,…

Rivers State Administrator Vice Adm. Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd) and the newly- elected 23 local government chairmen after their swearing-in ceremony at Government House, Port Harcourt on Monday . By Dianabasi Effiong The Administrator of Rivers…

By Akanimo Kufre Nigeria senior female cricket team, the Female Yellow Greens, on Monday failed to sustain their winning attitude as they lost their second match to Namibia by 8 wickets. The Nigerian girls elected…

Dr. Emmanuel Ironbar at the Leboku festival in Abuja. By Our Reporter The Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State, Dr. Emmanuel Ironbar, was among the many sons and daughters of the…

Gov. Umo Eno at the ARISE Recreational Park under construction. By Clement Warrie Monday, August 25, 2025, after a long, grinding day in the office, the hardworking Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno,…

One of the weightlifters at the games. By Dianabasi Effiong Team Edo won top spot in weightlifting at the ongoing 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State . The team won nine gold, one…

Piety Lucky of Nigeria pose with Player of the Match Award. By Akanimo Kufre Nigeria's senior female cricket team, the Female Yellow Greens, on Sunday at Windhoek, Namibia, humbled Sierra Leone women by 96 runs.…

Governor Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Senator  Bassey Edet Otu, has directed the Commissioner of Police to effect the immediate arrest and thorough investigation of the officer implicated in the August…

By Ita Williams, Calabar The Cross River State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has ruled that henceforth, only financially up to date members will benefit from the union and the upcoming Beatrice…

By Etubom Anthony Ani STATESMEN who have taken part in fundamental decisions affecting their country seldom write in the press as they would say things that could jeopardize the very existence of their country. However…

Prof. Offiong Aqua. By Anietie Akpan The recent series of online tirade by Prof. Offiong Aqua, accusing Governor Umo Eno’s administration of neglect and poverty in Akwa Ibom, have been dismissed as a baseless and…

Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Umanah. By Anietie Akpan The Akwa Ibom State Government has so far spent ₦10 billion on empowerment. Out of this, about ₦2.4 billion only has gone to members of…

By Our Reporter Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has recieved the torch of unity as part of the build up to the State’s sports festival. The Festival will feature both junior and senior…

By Anietie Akpan The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in partnership with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has called for urgent reforms to safeguard the rights of children within Nigeria’s legal and justice systems. U…

From left, The CRS NUJ Chairman, Comrade Archibong Bassey, Minister for State, Investment Trade and Industry, Sen. John Owan-Enoh, and Comrade Agba Jalingo By Ita Williams, Calabar In a move aimed at promoting economic development,…

Chairman of Akpabuyo LGA, Hon. Effiom Bassey (right) and the former PDP Deputy Governorship Candidate, Dr. Emana Duke Ambrose-Amawhe at the ceremony. By Anietie Akpan C’River Barter Market at Ikot Esuk Mba in Akpabuyo Local…

President Bola Tinubu. By Dianabasi Effiong The administration of President Bola Tinubu will continue to provide good governance to Nigerians, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, has assured. Idris said this…

‎The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Research and Documentation, Dr. Essien Ndueso, By Anietie Akpan ‎The Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Research and Documentation, Dr. Essien Ndueso, has revealed that the…

Rivers United Football Club. By Dianabasi Effiong Football fans in Port Harcourt will get free tickets to watch Rivers United Football Club's first home match in the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League season, the clubs…

Gov. Bassey Otu (8th right) with the newly inaugurated members of the Council. By Anietie Akpan As campaign intensifies, the infant morbidity and mortality rates in Cross River state are on the decline. The State…

Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State, Dr. Emmanuel Ironbar (5th right) and members of the Forum. By Anietie Akpan The Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State, Dr.…

By Tina Ezin, Calabar In a significant move towards sustainable construction, Lafarge Africa Plc has introduced EcoCrete, Nigeria’s first low-carbon ready-mix concrete, as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the building…

The CRIDCOM Chairman, Prince Otu Okor (2nd left), and NUJ Chairman, Comrade Archibong Bassey (centre) and others at the courtesy visit By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Diaspora Commission (CRIDCOM) has announced a robust…

By Etim Etim Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has written a new book, his seventh, titled, ‘’Nigeria: Past and Future’’, in which he examines Nigeria’s struggles with leadership and good governance. He compares President Bola Tinubu's…

  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…