By Anietie Akpan The people of Cross River State have raised the alarm on the appalling state of the Odukpani-Itu-Ikot Ekpene Federal Highway, saying “it is a national embarrassment”. In a statement on February 7,…
Director General of the Cross River State Health Insurance Scheme, Chief Godwin Iyala (2nd from L) with Joshua Moses, a six-year-old boy suffering from a strangulated hernia, his father, Morris Moses and others. By Kingsley…
OPINION By Etim Etim Akwa Ibom State Chapter of APC has two secretariats in Uyo, the state capital. They stand four kilometers apart, separated by acrimony and bad blood, but bonded by decay and abandonment.…
Beneficiaries . By Osondu Ahirika Let us read Psalm 123 verse 2. ''As the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maidservant look to the hand of…
By Anietie Akpan In a significant step towards realizing the Bakassi Deep Seaport project, the Cross River State Executive Council (EXCO) has ratified the shareholders’ agreement governing the port’s ownership and operations. Under the…
NUJ Chairman, Comrade Archibong Bassey (Centre), some of the honourees, the State NUJ Vice Chairman, Sunny Imah (1st from L) after the ceremony. By Anietie Akpan Senator Princess Florence Ita-Giwa has commended the Nigerian Union…
Executive Director, Finance and Administration of NDDC, Alabo Boma Iyaye (4th from Left, Front Row). By Dianabasi Effiong Commissioners for Sports and Chairmen of Sports Commissions in the nine mandate states of the Niger Delta…
Principal, Comsecom, Mrs. Mary Okon (Centre front row) with Deborah Bassey (R), Inyene Umoh (L) and others at the reception in Uyo on Wednesday. By Akanimo Kufre, Uyo Wednesday morning was another exciting moment for…
By Dianabasi Effiong, Uyo The Police Command in Akwa Ibom State says it apprehended a 13-year-old boy with a pistol in Eket. The teenager is suspected to have used the pistol to threaten fellow…
By Effiong Bassey Edem The growing popularity of the Carnival Calabar, Africa's biggest street party, is not in doubt. This was once more underlined by the successful conclusion of the 2024 street parade themed "Our…
Gov. Bassey Otu receiving a plaque from the DG/CEO of the National Council on Climate Change Secretariat, Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe in his office…recently. By Anietie Akpan Governor, Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has…
Gov. Bassey Otu . By Anietie Akpan In a bold step towards rural electrification, the Cross River State Government, under the leadership of Governor Senator Bassey Otu, has taken delivery of 10,000 solar home systems…
Herbert Wigwe OPINION By Tunde Ogunseitan Next Monday, February 10, marks one year since Herbert Wigwe, his wife Chizoba, their son Chizi, and their friend, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, tragically lost their lives in a helicopter accident…
By Antigha Edem Gill It is crucial to address the sweeping accusations leveled by Agba Jalingo against SEMA, which is currently under my stewardship as the Director General. My assumption of the DG role at…
By Dianabasi Effiong Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has inaugurated a Safeguard Commission to promote Safe Sport in the country. This was made known in a statement by Tony Nezianya, the NOC's Spokesperson. Nezianya also…
Left to right: Deputy Governors of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, Rivers State, Prof. Ngozi Odu, Bayelsa State, Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Akwa Ibom State, Sen. Akon Eyakenyi and Cross River State, Rt. Hon Peter Odey…
Gov. Bassey Otu Signing the amended Cross River Local Government Law. By Anietie Akpan Governor Bassey Otu has signed into law the amended Cross River Local Government Law. This, he said is a significant legislative…
Chairman, Calabar Municipal Council, Rt Hon James Anam By Anietie Akpan Calabar Municipal Council has declared as illegal activities of some persons going about extorting money from members of the public for street naming. A…
Gov. Bassey Otu (L), receiving a plaque from the President-General of the Mary Knoll College Alumni Association, Chief John Abang (AIG Rtd). By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has declared that…
By Anietie Akpan The Parish Priest of St. Mary Pro-Cathedral Calabar, Rev. Fr. Evaristus Bassey, has commended the governor of Ebonyi State, Rt. Hon. Francis Nwifuru for being committed to his Christian faith despite being a public official. In a statement made…
By Dianabasi Effiong Nigeria has achieved a monumental economic landscape through the nation's electronic payment transactions, having reached an unprecedented N1.07 quadrillion in 2024. This marks a 79 per cent increase from the N600 trillion…
Gov. bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan The Vice Chairman of the South-South Governors’ Forum and Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has disclosed that "Nigeria is undergoing a very serious restructuring”. He said…
By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Police Command has commenced the enforcement of the Third-Party vehicle insurance policy across the state. In view of this, the Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command (CP), Mt.…
Gov. Umo Eno Laying the foundation stone of the project. By Anietie Akpan In his sustained bid to further on the security drive of his ARISE Agenda, Governor Umo Eno, Saturday flagged off the construction…
The MD/CEO of AKICORP, Mr Imo-Abasi Jacob. By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom Investment Corporation (AKICORP) will soon roll out a strategic action plan to boost the state’s investment drive. Already at the just concluded first…
The Chairman of Yala LGA, Dr Fred Okem during the inspection. By Anietie Akpan The Chairman of Yala Local Government Area (LGA), Dr Fred Okem has expressed shock at the level of decay in the…
Gov. Umo Eno. By Anietie Akpan The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of the Akwa Ibom Investment Corporation, (AKICORP), Mr. Imo-Abasi Jacob, has charged staff of the corporation on the need to adopt…
Senator Florence Ita-Giwa By Anietie Akpan Former Presidential Adviser on National Assembly Matters, Sen. Princess Florence Ita-Giwa has warned against any distraction against Governor Bassey Otu, She said there is no vacancy come 2027 as…
By Dianabasi Effiong The United Nations (UN) has commended the Republics of Nigeria and Cameroon for their commitments towards implementing the International Court of Justice (ICJ’s) ruling on their border dispute. Leonardo Simão, the UN…
Chief of Staff to Cross River State Governor, Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar (4th from R), Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Chief Perry Opara (3rd R) and others at the award ceremony. By Anietie Akpan The Chief…
