By Dianabasi Effiong The Police Service Commission (PSC) rose from its first extraordinary meeting with the approval for the immediate retirement of senior Police Officers who have spent more than 35 years in service…

The Paramount Ruler of Uyo, Edidem Sylvanus Effiong Okon, with some Corps  members. By Dianabasi Effiong, Uyo The Paramount Ruler of Uyo, Edidem Sylvanus Effiong Okon, has reassured Corps members posted to Akwa Ibom State…

By Dianabasi Effiong, Uyo The Federal Government awarded 113 water contracts and completed 40 of such contracts in the last year across Nigeria, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, said in…

  By Dianabasi Effiong, Uyo Brig.-Gen. Alexander Tawasimi has assumed duty as the 44th Commander of 2 Brigade Nigerian Army at the brigade headquarters, Mbiokporo Military Cantonment, Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom…

Gov. Bassey Otu By Anietie Akpan, Cross River State government has suspended the activities of a socio-cultural group, Nkot Mbok indefinitely. The state government had earlier, January 24, 2025, suspended the planned activities of Nkot…

Senate President,  Chief Godswill Akpabio (R) and Chairman of the Commission,  DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd), By Dianabasi Effiong The leadership of the Police Service Commission (PSC) has paid a courtesy visit to the Senate President, …

Representative of the Gov. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Mrs  Ime Akpan (4th from R. front row) and others during the condolence visit. By Anietie Akpan The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno,…

  By Anietie Akpan In a resounding show of support, the Cross River State House of Assembly (CRSHA) has commended Governor Bassey Otu for his visionary leadership and development strides across the state. This glowing…

Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba By Anietie Akpan The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN; has denied taking sides with the Vice-Chancellor (VC), Prof. Abayomi Sunday…

By Our Reporter  The wife of the Governor of Cross River State, and coordinator of the Renewed Hope Initiative Agricultural Support programme in the State, Bishop (Dr) Eyoanwan Otu, has kicked off the empowerment of…

Nigeria U19 Cricket Girls  By Akanimo Kufre Nigeria's final Super Six stage game against Ireland on Wednesday morning in Malaysia was nerve-racking, but Captain Piety Lucky girls won by six runs, with Muhibat Amusa bowling…

CRHA Speaker, Rt Hon Elvert Ayambem (4th from R), Chairman of Yakurr LGA/ALGON, Hon Yibala Inyang (5th from R) and others at the meeting. By Itam Offor The Speaker of the Cross River State House…

L to R: Governors of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno;  Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori; Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara; Bayelsa State, Douye Diri and Cross River State, Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan South South Governors have…

...Says Move in the Best Interest of C'River By Our Reporter The initiator of the Think Cross River Group( TCRG), Edem Darlington has commended the Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, for his security…

  By Dianabasi Effiong Nigeria's football great, Mutiu Adepoju, who won the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy in 1994 and made the Nigeria team to three FIFA World Cup finals, has expressed confidence that Nigeria's…

President Bola Tinubu By Dianabasi Effiong The  plans for an aircraft manufacturing centre in Nigeria is a reflection of the conducive environment for business under the President Bola Tinubu administration. In a statement on Tuesday…

By Our Reporter Hon Emmanuel Ironbar, the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State, has congratulated the newly appointed acting Vice Chancellor the University of Cross River State (UniCross), Professor Francisca Bassey,…

  OPINION By Nsa Gill In the past few days, social media realm in Cross River State has been inundated with a plethora of incorrect narratives disseminated by meddlers and opportunistic politicians who have abruptly…

Former Gov. Udom Emmanuel   OPINION By Comrade Ini Ememobong The demand for accountability from leaders, particularly those entrusted with managing the commonwealth of others, is both necessary and non-negotiable. In constitutional democracies, accountability is not…

President Bola Tinubu By Anietie Akpan The Environmental Defenders Network (EDEN) is calling on the Federal Government and all relevant agencies to address critical concerns before any resumption of oil operations in Ogoniland, as currently…

Coach Sarah Bhakita By Akanimo Kufre The stakes are higher for Nigeria's U19 Women's Cricket team at the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup in Malaysia, following a shared point situation with England on Saturday…

Former Gov. Udom Emmanuel OPINION By Osondu Ahirika, PhD So the Senate and House of Representatives Joint Committee want a detailed report. Of projects funded from 13% derivation funds for only 3 years. Between 2021-…

  Ekpe By Anietie Akpan Ekpe lords in Calabar, Cross River State, have read the riot act to Ekpe initiates and non Initiates indulging in sacrilegious acts. Accordingly, ancestral sanctions await initiates and non-initiates for…

Gov. Umo Eno OPINION  By Etim Etim Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno has stated categorically that he will continue to support the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio as much as he can, irrespective of…

  By: Sylvia Okoi The Cross River State Government is taking bold steps to transform Calabar, the state capital, into a world-class tourism hub. As part of this effort, the Government has commenced a post-environmental…

Gov. Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the immediate dissolution of the  Governing Council of the University of Cross River State (UniCross). In…

. Roll Call- From Left to Right. Enefiok Udoh, Victor Inyang, Bassey Iniunam, Otoabasi Akpan, Dianabasi Eduwem, Idorenyin Udi, Joseph Ufot, Idongesit Uwah, Eyaekop Umanah, Oruah Antia, Joseph Archibong, Ifiok Nkanga, Dianabasi Effiong, Grace Udoh,…