The Minister of Regional Development, Hon. Abubakar Momoh (centre) and others during the official commissioning of the NDDC projects on Friday. By Anietie Akpan The recent commissioning of select projects by the Niger Delta Development…
The Assembly in session with the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem presiding. By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State House of Assembly (CRHA) has passed 30 bills into law with eight pending as it marks…
One of the beneficiaries displaying his tricycle mini truck. By Anietie Akpan In his effort in empowering entrepreneurs and strengthening economies, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has taken his ARISE Micro, Small, and…
President Bola Tinubu. By Etim Etim FCT Minister Nyesome Wike spent a whopping N39 billion to renovate the International Conference Centre in Abuja and renamed it Bola Tinubu International Conference Center in continuation of the…
By Dianabasi Effiong The heads of missions of the United States, the United Kingdom, Finland, Norway, and Canada on Thursday congratulated the Nigerian people’s commitment to 26 years of democratic governance. They made this known…
Gov. Bassey Otu. … Congratulates President Tinubu By Anietie Akpan As Nigerians celebrate Democracy Day today, Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu has charged citizens of the State to actively participate in upholding…
As Nigeria celebrates the 26th year of unbroken Democracy, we doff our hats to the poor on the streets, the ordinary Nigerians who have shown resilience, believing in the stoic philosophy of dogged determination despite…
The Commissioner Johnson Ebokpo (4th from left), Rep. of First Lady, Inyang Asibong, (5from left), Former House of Representative Member, Hon. Daniel Asuquo (6th from left) and others at the meeting. By Kelvin Obambon The…
Philip Obaji; the award winner. Nigerian journalist, Philip Obaji, has been named as one of the two winners of this year’s Knight International Journalism Award. Obaji, a Cross Riverian and a correspondent at The Daily…
Some of the ANC kits. By Anietie Akpan Akamkpa Local Government Area (LGA) has witnessed the flag-off of a special intervention programme for the distribution of over 1,000 antenatal care (ANC) kits to pregnant women.…
By Anietie Akpan As Nigeria marks June 12 as Democracy Day, the Take It Back Movement has called for a mass troop out for a peaceful march tomorrow to say #EndHardshipInNigeria. A statement on Wednesday…
Suspended Chairman of Bakwarra LGA, Hon. Theresa Ushie. By Anietie Akpan The Chairman of Bakwarra Local Government Area (LGA) in Cross River State, Hon. Theresa Ushie, has been suspended from office for three months by…
Gov. Otu signing the bills into law on June 10, while others watch with keen interest. By Anietie Akpan In a giant legislative stride aimed at repositioning Cross River State for inclusive growth, Governor Bassey…
By Anietie Akpan In line with official protocols, a new Sector Commander has been appointed for RS6.2 Cross River Sector Command. He is Corps Commander Innocent Tony Etuk and takes over from Corps Commander Joseph W Toby…
By Dianabasi Effiong The Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos will, for the second successive year, host the grand finale of the President Federation Cup competition scheduled for June 28 This year’s grand finale will see surprise…
Former Gov. Udom Emmanuel, CON By Anietie Akpan The immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr Udom Emmanuel, has kept mum over the defection of Governor Umo Eno from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)…
Barr. Onofiok Luke By Anietie Akpan Former Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Barr. Onofiok Luke, has lauded the operations of Ibom Air as it clocks six years today. Ibom Air, Nigeria’s…
Gov. Bassey Otu (l3rd from L) in a handshake with Gov. Umo Eno during the ceremony in Uyo on Friday. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has described the defection of…
Comrade Ini Emeobong. By Anietie Akpan The Commissioner for Special Duties and Ibom Deep Sea Port in Akwa Ibom State, Comrade Ini Emeobong has declined to follow his principal, Governor Umo Eno to the All…
By Emmanuel Ndon "Critics do not determine how bright a star decides to shine" - Matshona Dhliwayo Many might be tempted to believe that Governor Umo Eno's decision to move from the Peoples Democratic Party…
Gov. Umo Eno. By Osondu Ahirika Exodus. I'm not referring to the historical departure of the Israeli Israelites from Egypt. But the common parlance. Emigration of people usually in droves from one place to another.…
The Accountant General of the State, Dr. Glory Effiong and the Surveyor General of the State, Surv. Patric Edet Bassey during their inauguration. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has declared…
L-R:, The Executive Vice President (Upstream), NNPC Limited, Mr. Udobong Ntia, Minister of State for Gas, Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo and Gov. Umo Eno during the visit at Government House, Uyo. By Anietie Akpan In a…
Dr. Betta Edu. By Anietie Akpan The former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu has felicitated Muslim Faithfuls, as the celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, seeking support, prayers for President Bola Tinubu. On this…
Participants at the budget scrutiny. By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Government took a significant step towards promoting transparency and public participation by hosting a detailed presentation of its 2025 Budget. The event, held…
Gov. Bassey Otu (left) with the Malaysian High Commissioner to Nigeria, His Excellency Aiyub Bin Omar during the visit. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Government and Malaysia have pledged mutual support and collaboration to…
Paramount Ruler of Ibeno, Effiong Bassey Archianga By Anietie Akpan The President General of Ekid People’s Union (EPU), Dr Samuel Udonsak has taken a swipe on the Paramount Ruler of Ibeno, Effiong Bassey Archianga, describing…
Gov. Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan It is boom for Cross River farmers as the State Government has slashed the cost of coffee seedlings to ease their financial burden. A statement from the Commissioner for…
Sponsor of the motion, Member representing Yala 2 State Constituency, Hon Ogiji Martins Achadu. By Itam Offor Poised to safeguard public health and promote environmentally friendly practices, the Cross River State House of Assembly (CRHA)…
The Bridge Leadership Foundation, founded in 2011 by former Governor Liyel Imoke, has announced the onboarding of 25 exceptional individuals into the fourth cohort of its flagship Emerging Political Leaders Fellowship (EPLF) programme. A release,…
