By Anietie Akpan In a bold step towards improving education in Calabar Municipality, the Chairman of Calabar Municipal Council, Apostle James Anam, has flagged off the first phase of an on the spot needs assessment…
Gov. Bassey Otu. By Itam Offor Cross River Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has communicated to the State Legislative Assembly that he will commence an annual leave from March 11 to April 8. Accordingly, the…
Professor Fidelis Oditah, SAN. Professor Fidelis Oditah, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and King’s Counsel (KC) in the United Kingdom, provided a thorough analysis of the escalating legal and political crises in Rivers State. Professor…
By Kingsley Agim Poised to improve healthcare accessibility, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe of Cross River North Senatorial District, has funded a one-year free health insurance coverage for 500 constituents across the five Local Government Areas…
Commissioner of Education, Akwa Ibom State, Prof. Ubong Essien Umoh. By Osondu Ahirika The occasional clashes between Students of Secondary Schools in Uyo have sadly become a subculture. It is no more a question of…
By Anietie Akpan The Women Chamber of Commerce Industry, Mines and Agriculture (WOCCIMA) has bestowed the MSME Champion of Nigeria award upon First Lady of Cross River State, Dr. Eyoanwan Bassey Otu. The award is…
By Anietie Akpan Police in Nigeria have arrested 'Apostle' Ubong Bassey Etim for the alleged murder of his 16-year-old daughter, a child with Down Syndrome. This was contained in a press release by Safe Child…
By Dianabasi Effiong "The Artifact", an action-packed adventure movie, is set to hit cinemas nationwide from March 21 2025! This highly anticipated adventure-laden movie is directed by one of Nollywood’s leading visionary greats, Tolu Awobiyi,…
Some of the Honourees. By Ita Williams, Calabar The National Senior Citizens Center (NSCC) has honoured 50 distinguished alumni from the Hope Waddell Training Institution. This is done in commemoration of the institution’s 130th anniversary,…
The victorious South South teams By Akanimo Kufre Again, the South South female and male Cricket teams extended their quality performances over South East and South West at the Abuja finals to emerge 6th edition…
By Anietie Akpan The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has charged the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) not to allow the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to take control of money of…
First Lady of Cross River State, Bishop Eyoanwan Otu. By Anietie Akpan The wife of the Governor and First Lady of Cross River State, Bishop Eyoanwan Otu, has, in commemoration of this year's International Women's…
Commissioner, Akwa Ibom State Ministry Of Works and Fire Service, Professor Eno J. Ibanga. By Anietie Akpan The Federal Government has announced the temporary closure of the Itu–Ikot Ekpene federal highway. A press statement at…
Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba By Joseph Odok Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba is celebrating his 69th birthday today, March 8, 2025, as he was born on March 8, 1956. Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba is a renowned Nigerian politician and…
By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Out, has charged all women to step forward, engage, and negotiate for opportunities to serve in more public offices. The governor who gave the charge…
By Anietie Akpan The Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Akwa Ibom State, Lady Helen Eno Obareki, has declared that there is more work to be done to completely eradicate gender disparity in the society.…
Gov . Umo Eno By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has described the allegations of misappropriation of N700bn against his predecessor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel as not only false but totally unfounded.…
By Anietie Akpan The Chairman of the Ethical and Attitudinal Reorientation Commission, EARCOM, Dr Dorothy Thompson has called for intentional action by relevant stakeholders to ensure the empowerment, education and inclusion of women in political…
Abigail Isaac. By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has sent his heartfelt condolences to the family, the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Akwa Ibom State Council and the entire media community…
Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has expressed strong sentiments of goodwill to the former Senate Leader of the 7th Senate, Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, OFR, CON, on…
Gov. Umo Eno By Etim Etim A boom is returning to the construction industry in Akwa Ibom State, thanks to the over 32 projects currently ongoing or soon to be flagged off by Gov. Umo…
Gov. Bassey Otu By Ita Williams, Calabar The Forum of Special Advisers to Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has endorsed his re-election bid in 2027, saying “there is no vacancy “. The Forum…
Deputy Gov. of Delta State,?Sir Monday Onyeme (4th from L) and others at the unveiling ceremony. By Dianabasi Effiong Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, on Thursday, unveiled the Asaba UNESCO Creative City of Film.…
The Sector Commander, Corps Commander Joseph W Toby (2nd from L), the FRME, Engr. Kufre Nkwa Henshaw (3rd from L) and others during the visit. By Anietie Akpan The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has…
President Bola Tinubu. By Dianabasi Effiong The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) has commended President Bola Tinubu's administration for the remarkable progress in Nigeria’s oil sector, particularly in the significant increase in rig count from 19…
By Kingsley Agim Cross River state government will soon commence the digitalization of its Asset Registry. The State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, ordered the digitalization of the state’s asset registry to improve transparency, accountability, and…
Gov. Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State is hinging closer to having a 24 hour power supply in the state as the State Executive Council (EXCO) has approved a state-owned electricity policy. The…
R-L, Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Mr. Oden Ewa, the Veteran Journalist, Chief Sam Arikpo and the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Ededem Ani during the visit. By Anietie Akpan The…
The beneficiaries. By Nathaniel Otaba Over the last eight years, Cross River State witnessed an avalanche of appointments under Ayade's administration, an initiative famously christened "Food on the Table." This program enrolled hundreds of youths…
By Magnus Effiong The 16-year succession tussle for the stool of the Obong of Calabar has finally ended with the High Court sitting in Calabar dismissing a suit which sought the dethronement of the Obong…
