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,…

Governor Umo Eno acknowledging cheers from a section of the beneficiaries. By Anietie Akpan The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno on Wednesday continued his empowerment drive, with the financial grants of N250 million…

President Bola Tinubu. By Dianavasi Effiong President Bola Tinubu declared on Wednesday that the completion and operationalisation of the second power plant in Afam communities in Rivers marked a significant milestone in his administration’s commitment…

  By Anietie Akpan The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has clarified issues on recent social media viral video, which captured a tragic shooting incident involving some operatives of the Service, saying it is an old…

By Anietie Akpan The Nigeria Union of Journalists mourns with the government and people of Niger State over the flood related deaths of about 150 Nigerians in the village of Mokwa in Niger State. A…

By Anietie Akpan Peace Point Development Foundation (PPDF), a Civil Society Organization (CSO) working to promote ecological justice in Nigeria has called on Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited to stop the ongoing…

Hon. Oden Ewa By Anietie Akpan Medical services for all the beneficiaries of Oden Ewa Health Insurance Scheme in the Central Senatorial District have commenced in all the designated health facilities. A statement from Oden…

Gov. Bassey Otu (L) presenting the keys of one the vehicles to the Director of the Northern Zone, Homeland Security Service, Mr. Raphael Odu, By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu,has reaffirmed…

Some members of the 1974 (G-74) Class of Lutheran High School, Obot Idim led by the President, Engr. Idorenyin Udi (5th from L) during the visit. By Dianabasi Effiong Members of the 1974 (G-74) Class…

Top government officials and the organizers at the summit. By Anietie Akpan Nigerian students have been charged on developing positive, wide mindset and unyielding leadership spirit towards leadership roles in the society. The State Commissioner…

Cross River First Lady, Bishop Eyoanwan Bassey Otu By Kingsley Agim 500 elderly citizens from Cross River State have benefited from the State Health Insurance Scheme, (CRSHIS) courtesy This landmark gesture which is fully sponsored…

Stakeholders in Yala gather to celebrate the reconstruction of the 24 km Okuku-Mfom road. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State  Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has commissioned a portion of the 24 km Okuku-Mfom road in…

President Bola Tinubu . By Anietie Akpan A Herculean task awaits the President Bola Tinubu led Federal Government for the next two years as the cost of the Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON) closure…

Some participants at the workshop. By Anietie Akpan The African Biogenome Project ( AFRICABP) Open Institute for Genomics and Bioinformatics, West Africa has called  on the University of Calabar to establish a Bio-Innovation Centre for…

The DVC Academic, Prof. Tony Eyang (L) and the inaugural lecturer, Prof. Eyo Offiong Mensah at the lecture. By Anietie Akpan The 140th Inaugural lecturer of the University of Calabar (Unical), Prof. Eyo Offiong Mensah…