By Ita Williams, Calabar The Commissioner of Police (CP), Cross River State Command, Mr. Gyogon Augustine Grimah, has expressed the readiness of the Police to collaborate with the media in maintaining a safe environment in…

Governor Bassey Otu By Anietie Akpan Cross River state government has relaxed measures on its recent order shutting down wood logging activities in the state. The Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, had on June 20 in…

OPINION By Rotimi Adesina There is a palpable anxiety in the banking industry over delays by the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve issuance of new securities by the banks. In the last three…

  By Anietie Akpan The Executive Director of Rainforest Research and Development Centre (RRDC), Prince Odey Oyama has denied media reports credited to him that Chinese foreign nationals operating in Okuni have opened up wood…

Professor Akpan Hogan Ekpo By Udom Inoyo A few weeks ago, I received a call from a University of Uyo community member about a valedictory seminar and book presentation in honour of Professor Akpan Hogan…

By Anietie Akpan The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has decried the current cost of living and spate of insecurity in the country. Accordingly, the Union at the end of its Quarterly National Executive Council…

Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk By Kingsley Agim Cross River Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk has clarified the state's status against the backdrop of the present outbreak of cholera in the…

Governor Umo Eno By Anietie Akpan A couple who donated a piece of land for the building of an ARISE Compassionate home for their neighbour, a widow has been rewarded by the Akwa Ibom state…

Wife of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Patience Umo Eno (3rd from R), others at the ceremony  By Anietie Akpan In commemoration of the 2024 International Widows' Day, observed globally on June 23, the Wife…

By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom state government has raised the alarm of the possible outbreak of cholera in the state. The government warned that the state is prone to its threat hence residents should be…

Governor Bassey Otu  By Ita Williams, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has announced the appointment of the Paramount Ruler of Abi local government area, His Royal Majesty, Oval (Elder) Solomon Osim Edward,…

  By Anietie Akpan The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has denied reports in some online publications that the  Super Eagles’ forward Victor Osimhen has been banned from the national team. Osimhen had few days ago…

Governor Bassey Otu By Anietie Akpan Disturbed by the un-wholesome practices of artisannal and industrial miners, the Cross River state government has shut down all mining sites, quarries and wood logging  in the state. This…

The Manager, Calabar Port, Mr Olumati Festus By Ita Williams, Calabar In a bid to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of port operations, the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) has called for strategic collaboration among maritime…

By Frank Odey It is very interesting to observe that marking one year in office has become a norm among political office holders and some private sector chieftains. This is understandable because such officers set…

The Commissioner for Mineral Resources, Mr Effiom-Ekaha Otu (4th from L) with officials of the MIREMCO during the advocacy campaign...recently.  By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Government has drawn the red line declaring war on…

L-R: Mrs. Ntekpe Inoyo, the chairperson of Inoyo Toro Foundation; Dr. George Akpan; Barrister Grace Akapn; and Inoyo. By Udom Inoyo To those who excel, their admirers never want them to quit the scene. Tiger…

Ben Ifeanyichukwu Akabueze OPINION By Etim Etim President Muhammadu Buhari was less than a year in office when he realized that his officials would not be able to produce the budget for FY 2017 on…

L-R: Governor Bassey Otu, Chief Executive Officer of SRHD Sports Management, Mr Daniel Daramola, the State’s Commissioner for Sports Development, Mrs. Agnes Atsu during the presentation for Sports Development... recently. By Anietie Akpan Cross River…

Governor Bassey Otu cutting the tape to signal commencement of work on the Adiabo-Ikoneto road while others look on. By Anietie Akpan Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River state has resuscitated the construction of the…

 Governor Bassey Otu (5th from R), the World Bank Trade Team  leader, Aleksandar Stojorov (6th R) and others during the visit...recently. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu has charged the World…

A patient being attended to at the fee medical outreach programme in Akamkpa...recently.  By Anietie Akpan  Poised to take health-care to the less privileged, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has flagged off its Free Medical…

By Ita Williams, Calabar In a bid to promote cross-border trading between Nigeria and its neighbouring countries, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called for policy dialogue and advocacy initiatives. CISLAC's Executive Director,…

Officials and participants at the workshop. By Anietie Akpan Efforts to rescue Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary in Cross River state from further degradation is on the way as an environmental group has commenced the process…

Dr Betta Edu (L), reaching out to the less privileged By Anietie Akpan The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu has called on Muslims and Nigerians at large to inculcate the…

  By Ita Williams, Calabar The Cross River State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in combating kidnapping activities in the state with the successful arrest of a notorious gang leader known as "Tallest."…

Eid-el-Kabir:  Otu Charges Muslims On Values Of Sacrifice, Compassion, Unit Governor Bassey Otu  By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has felicitated with Muslim faithful in the state and beyond on this…

  By Anietie Akpan Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, have secured their ticket to the 8th FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals to be staged in the Dominican Republic later this year. This feat was achieved after…

Governor Bassey Otu By Ita Williams, Calabar Amid tenure elongation, the Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the immediate dissolution of the State Council of Chiefs. This was contained in a…