By Ita Williams Hope Waddell Training Institution, (HOWAD) one of the oldest schools established in Calabar, Cross River state in 1895 is gearing up for a week-long celebration to mark its 130th anniversary. The grand…

By Magnus Effiong The Presbyterian Church has said that the rift between its Hope Waddell branch in Calabar and the immediate past Cross River governor, Prof Ben Ayade, over part of its land which was…

Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey (Centre), Vatican Diplomat, Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, Most Rev. Michael Francis Crotty (2nd R); Metropolitan Archbishop of Calabar, Most Rev (Dr) Joseph Effiong Ekuwem (2nd L); Bishop of Uyo…

  By Missang Oyama Today, Olulumo Nation in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State is standing at a tragic crossroads, its lifeline—the rainforest bequeathed by its forebears is under siege by forces that…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan By Tony Nyong, Uyo Protesting Akwa Ibom women have warned Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against abusing the Office Of Senate President, threatening to invoke Fatua on her. The women protesters came to express…

OPINION: Former Military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida By Etim Etim Nobody had expected that Gen. Ibrahim Babangida would be truthful in all the claims in his autobiography; or that there would not be…

By Missang Oyama In the complexity of Nigeria’s geopolitical structure, federal appointments have long been a reflection of the country's power dynamics, serving as an avenue for both reward and representation. However, under the current…

By Dianabasi Effiong The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has intensified the search for clarity over the tragic death of former Nigeria U20 player, Abubakar Lawal, in Uganda on Monday. The NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed…

MD/ CEO of AKICORP, Mr. Imo-Abasi Jacob The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/ CEO) of the Akwa Ibom Investment Corporation (AKICORP),  Mr. Imo-Abasi Jacob,has been appointed the pioneer chaplain of the state executive…

By Magnus Effiong Five persons were feared dead in Iko Esai community of Akamkpa local government area of Cross River state with many houses, vehicles, household items amongst other things set ablaze when two warring…

By Dianabasi Effiong The Democratic Front (TDF) has welcomed the reduction in crude oil theft from 108,000 barrels per day (bpd) in 2022 to 5,000 bpd in Nigeria. In a statement signed by its Chairman,…

Tech and Gadget resellers in Calabar took to streets in Calabar, Cross River on Wednesday protesting over N700 million lost to incessant burglary attacks within the last three months . The dealers who were armed…

President Bola Tinubu. By Dianabasi Effiong The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has described the recently passed 2025 budget of N54.9 trillion with a high capital vote component as a direct reflection of the development…

President Bola Tinubu. By Dianabasi Effiong The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) welcomes the recent release of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) Confidence Index for Q4 2024, which rose to 50.7 points, reflecting a moderate…

By Dianabasi Effiong The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has said that the drop in headline inflation in Nigeria after the rebasing of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a sign of better things to…

Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme planting a tree. By Dianabasi Effiong The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, has called for collective efforts against desert encroachment to ensure the preservation…

The MD, Faith Plant, Mr Michael Asuquo (4th from L), Chairman, House Committee on Special Projects…Hon Samuel Neji Abang (5th from L) and others during the visit. By Itam Offor The Chairman, House Committee on…

By Dianabasi Effiong The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has congratulated Etubom Paul Bassey and Chief Isaac Danladi, two eminent members of the Nigeria football family, on their appointments as commissioners by the Akwa Ibom State…

Mayor of Calabar, Apostle James Anam. By Anietie Akpan The World Health Organization (WHO) has reiterated its commitment on continous synergy with Calabar Municipality to boost Primary Health Care (PHC) system in Calabar Municipality WHO…

CRS Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk. By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State government has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa Fever in Obubra Local Government Area (LGA of the state), following the death…

One of the honoured past Chairmen, Elder Willie Etim Okokon, showing off his portrait. By Ita Williams, Calabar In a landmark event aimed at preserving the legacy of journalism in Cross River State, the Nigerian…

Gov. Umo Eno. By Dianabasi Effiong, Uyo Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State on Monday, February 24, assigned portfolios to 25 newly appointed Commissioners and two Special Advisers in the state. According to a statement…

In a remarkable display of unity and purpose, over 1,500 members of the Labour Party (LP) have officially declared their defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 8, Calabar Municipality. A statement from…

By: Sylvia Okoi Abi and Yakurr Local Government Areas have shown exceptional compliance with Cross River State's monthly sanitation exercise. Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Moses Osogi, who gave the pass mark Saturday, during the February…

  Pastor Shyngle Wigwe By Biodun Bello At over 90, this is not how Pastor Shyngle Wigwe had planned to spend the last few years of his long life. For the last 30 years, he’s…

Rena Wakama, D'Tigress coach. By Dianabasi Effiong The Continental Olympic Body, the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), has named Rena Wakama as the Best Basketball Coach following her impressive performance at the…

Gov. Umo Eno (R), overseeing the laying of foundation stone for the GIFA House . By Anietie Akpan The Golden Initiative For ALL, (GIFA), a Non-Governmental platform of Pastor Patience Umo Eno, in one year,…

By Clement Warrie A certain 19th-century king in far away Myanmar, Asia, had found a clever way to punish his enemies and bring them to ruin. He did this by giving them a white elephant…