By Rasheed Olanrewaju Eight years ago, it seemed almost impossible to imagine a vibrant private radio broadcasting space in Calabar. At a time when private radio stations were still few in number across Cross River…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, GCON. By Eseme Eyiboh A recent video of Senator Adams Oshiomhole praising Senate President Godswill Akpabio has put the spotlight back on the 10th National Assembly. In the clip, Oshiomhole called…
One of the athletes. By Mfon Patrick Nine indigenes of Akwa Ibom State — comprising seven athletes and two officials — are among Team Nigeria’s contingent to Accra, Ghana, for the 2026 Senior African Athletics…
…Advocates Sustained Teamwork to Actualize Ibom Deep Seaport, Calabar Port for Abasi Nation’s Economic Growth By Destiny Isong The Abasi People Foundation (APF), a non-partisan, non-religious, and all-inclusive organization promoting unity among the Ibibio, Annang,…
Senator Sandy Onor. By: Godwin Bisong By every political measurement, presidential ambition must rest on credibility, electoral strength, grassroots acceptance, and proven leadership. It cannot be built on personal wishful thinking, elite lobbying, or carefully…
By Anietie Akpan Governor Umo Bassey Eno has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to accessible and quality healthcare delivery with the commissioning of a newly constructed Model Primary Health Centre in Mbiaso, Ikot Ekpene. In a…
Paramount Ruler of Esit Eket, His Royal Majesty, Edidem Ubong Peter Assam II (sitting) and Former member of the National Assembly, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh speaking at the meeting on Saturday. By Anietie Akpan Tension is…
By Anietie Akpan A coalition of stakeholders in Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency has thrown its weight behind Rt. Hon. Mike Etaba, insisting that no amount of propaganda or media blackmail can erase his record of performance…
Officials at the conference. By Ita Williams, Calabar The Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), Calabar Branch, Dr. Aniefiok Iton, has stressed the need for Nigeria and other Gulf of Guinea…
One of Nigeria's frontline cyclists. By Dianabasi Effiong The 2026 Confederation of African Cycling (CAC) double championships, 3rd Para-Track and 12th Track African Championships, will be flagged off from May 9-17 at the Moshood Abiola…
Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi. By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to rural development and infrastructure expansion with the commissioning of the 11km Owot Uta-Nung Oku-…
By Magnus Effiong A youth advocacy group, Cross River Youth in Politics for Good Governance, has said it shall mobilize its members against any legislator who has spent more than two tenures in both the…
By Our Reporter The Akwa Ibom State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to grassroots development through sustained investment in basic education, with the construction and commissioning of model primary schools across all 31 local government…
By Dianabasi Effiong Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom says his administration is partnering with the Blueway Ocean Foundation in the campaign to end open defecation in the state. Eno, represented by Mr Ubuo Ubuo,…
The vessel. By Anietie Akpan Construction of the 64-seat passenger and cargo ferry being constructed by the Nigerian Navy at the Naval Shipyard in Port Harcourt, Rivers State for the Akwa Ibom state government will…
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON. By Anietie Akpan President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called for justice and strengthened national accountability following the alleged extra-judicial killing of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi. Addressing…
Gov. Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu has lamented the state’s declining political influence at the national level. Addressing some Cross Riverians and lawmakers in Abuja, Tuesday, shortly after…
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON. By Anietie Akpan The Senate has resolved to constitute a joint ad hoc committee of the Senate and the House of Representatives to address the rising cases…
Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk while addressing Journalists on Monday. By Ita Williams, Calabar In recent weeks the Cross River State Government had confirmed a fresh case of COVID-19, the first recorded infection…
The Ambulance, one of the properties destroyed during the Monday protest by the UNICROSS students. By Nsa Gill The University community at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) suffered a tragedy and was thrown…
The new Special Adviser on Aviation and Airport Development in Akwa Ibom, Uwem Ekanem. By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has appointed Uwem Ekanem as Special Adviser on Aviation and Airport…
By Anietie Akpan The European Union’s humanitarian arm (ECHO) is into a new partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) aimed at helping thousands of children in Sokoto State whose education have been disrupted…
By Ita Williams, Calabar The Cross River State Police Command has dismissed claims circulating on social media alleging that officers shot at protesting students of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), describing the reports…
Former Governor Clement Ebri. By Anietie Akpan Former Governor of Cross River State, Chief Clement Ebri, has expressed strong confidence in the direction of the state under Governor Bassey Out. He declared that the people…
Protesting UNICROSSS students By Ita Williams, Calabar Anger and grief swept through Calabar on Monday as students of UNICROSS took to the streets, mourning colleagues lost in a tragic road accident and protesting what they…
By Dianabasi Effiong The Nigeria Police Command in Akwa Ibom says its personnel successfully secured the release of all 14 victims abducted by sea pirates along the Calabar–Oron waterways. The Command's Public Relations Officer (PPRO),…
2026 World Press Freedom Day Journalists Hangout Yesterday 3rd May 2026, at Senator Bassey Otu's Hall, State Library, Calabar By Ita Williams, Calabar The Cross River State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to press freedom…
The veteran journalist, Comrade Peter Okon, exercising during the visit. By Ita Williams, Calabar The Deputy Press Secretary to Governor Bassey Otu, Mr. Edem Darlington, in collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross…
HWLF Executive Secretary, Elder Emmanuel Ewa. By Anietie Akpan The Hope Waddell Legacy Foundation (HWLF) has commenced a monthly salary augmentation for teaching staff at the Hope Waddell Training Institution in Calabar. In a statement…
At least three police officers have been killed and two others injured after suspected terrorists attacked a Police Mobile Force (PMF) camp in Tenebo community, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. The attack, which…
