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…

The President General, EPU, Dr. Samuel Udonsak, (right) with former Governor Udom Emmanuel. By Anietie Akpan The President General of Eket People’s Union (EPU), Dr. Samuel Udonsak, has said that former Governor Udom Emmanuel’s administration…

  Gov. Bassey Otu (left), former Gov. Liyel Imoke. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu has paid glowing tribute to former Governor Liyel Imoke, as he clocks 64 today. Otu…

Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong. By Kelvin Obambon 50 years after, a second federal university is coming to Cross River State as the Nigerian Senate has passed the Federal University of Technology, Odukpani Bill at its plenary…

Gov. Umo Eno By Etim Etim The successful operation of an airline by the Akwa Ibom State government since 2019 has spurred two other states – Cross River and Enugu – to jump into the…

Deputy Gov. Peter Odey (7th from right), the Air Officer Commanding Mobility Command of the Nigerian Air Force, Yenagoa, Air Vice Marshal Sunday Anake (8th from right) and others during the courtesy visit. By Anietie…

The deceased, Mrs. Ijeoma Wilson Obote. By Anietie Akpan The family of Mrs. Ijeoma Wilson Obote, a 50-year-old hair stylist shot and killed by an insane police officer in Calabar, Cross River State, has accused…

Pioneer Female NUJ Chairman, Cross River Council, Comrade Archibong Bassey. By Anietie Akpan The two pioneer female Chairmen of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Archibong Etim Bassey of the Cross River State Council and…

Gov. Umo Eno. By Bush Udombo Governor Umo Eno has approved an extended allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who are indigenes of Akwa Ibom State, increasing their monthly pay from the state…

Akwa Ibom First Lady Designate, Lady Helen Eno Obareki (centre) with some of the physically challenged  students at the Special Education Centre in Uyo, on Monday. By Anietie Akpan Physically challenged Children in Akwa Ibom…

Gov. Umo Eno. By Anietie Akpan The people Ekid Nation, comprising Eket and Esit Eket Local Government Areas (LGA) of  Akwa Ibom, have dragged the  State Government and its Commissioner for what they called, “the…

Executive Chairman of Akamkpa LGA,  Hon. Felix Akposi KSJI (centre) with NULGE Officials. By Anietie Akpan The Executive Chairman of Akamkpa Local Government Atea (LGA), Hon. Felix Akposi has decried the a worrying trend of…

The Minister of Marine and Blue economy, Gboyega Oyetola (left), receiving a plaque from Gov Bassey Otu during the unveiling. By Anietie Akpan As the Federal Government unveiled Strategic Roadmap for Bakassi Deep Seaport, the…