Gov Bassey Otu in a hand shake with Rt. Hon.Úkam while others look on. Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has expressed his administration's preparedness to partner with the National Population Commission (NPC) to…
OPINION By Missang Oyama In the heart of Okuni lies the Effi Community, a serene enclave nestled amidst pristine rainforests. However, behind the veil of tranquility, a puzzling saga unfolds—a tale of intrigue, opacity,…
Commissioner for Information, Mr. Erasmus Ekpang By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Government has joined her voice in condemning the continued persecution of responsible Journalists by repressive governments around the globe. The State's Commissioner…
By Anietie Akpan Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos will have the advantage of playing their away match against their Burkinabe counterparts in a 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture on a neutral ground. This…
Gov. Bassey Otu By Ita Williams, Calabar In a move to address concerns in the state's cocoa industry, the Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu, has directed the immediate suspension of the…
The International President of the Institute for Universal Harmony( TIFUH), Dr. King Charles Bassey has charged citizens of the country on peace advocacy, saying they should be at the forefront of promoting peace and unity.…
By Magnus Effiong The Obong of Calabar, His Eminence Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi-Otu V, has appealed to the federal government to complete the Department of State Service school, christened ‘State Service Technical Academy,’ located in…
OPINION By Etim Etim An important development that occurred in the financial services industry the other week went largely unreported in the press; perhaps because the media is still engrossed in all the corruption dramas…
Gov. Bassey Otu By Ita Williams, Calabar The people of Ifako village in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State have cried out against the lack of government presence and basic amenities in their…
Gov. Bassey Otu at the Labour Day celebration on Wednesday. By Ita Williams, Calabar On International Workers' Day, the people of Cross River State came together to celebrate the contributions of its workers and…
Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu in a handshake with Evelyn Kwasau FSI, the Team leader of Syndicate 4 from the National Institute of Security Studies' Executive Intelligence Management Course 17. By Anietie Akpan Cross…
OPINION By Etim Etim An impressive collection of dignitaries gathered at the Worship Center, Uyo, on Wednesday for a thanksgiving service to celebrate the 60th birthday of the Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno.…
Gov. Bassey Otu during the inauguration of the 50,000 hectares rice initiative at Ndek, Ogoja LGA. By Anietie Akpan The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has initiated a large-scale rice cultivation revolution…
By Emediong Dianabasi Okon, Uyo Food items are getting costlier for residents of Uyo metropolis in Akwa Ibom State as prices of goods climb higher, fuelling hunger and taking a big bite out of consumers’ wallets. According…
Gov. Bassey Otu By Anietie Akpan The South-south zone of the Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN), has commended Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River for his visionary leadership and strides recorded barely 10 months in…
Director General of NSCC, Emem Omokaro, and the Executive Director of Policy House International, Taiwo Akerele at the ceremony. By Anietie Akpan National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) has signed agreement with a Nigerian firm, Policy House…
Calabar Port Manager, Mr. Olumati Festus, By Tina Ezin Calabar Port Manager, Mr. Olumati Festus, has debunked an allegation of drought of container vessels in Calabar Port for the past 25 years. Some publications in…
Gov. Bassey Otu By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State's policy on food and nutrition as well as its strategic multi-sector plan of action, has been formally launched with a set target to produce healthier…
Gov. Bassey Otu By Anietie Akpan The Cross River state government has granted approvals for development initiatives, including infrastructural interventions and construction of some key roads in the three senatorial districts of the state. A…
By Anietie Akpan Cocoa farmers in Nigeria have raised concerns on cocoa production in certain countries as regards the implementation of the European Union Deforestation (EUDR) policy. Smarting from the just concluded World Cocoa Conference…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that despite challenges, the country's electoral processes were recording significant improvements as compared to the past. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Bayelsa State, Barr Obo Effanga,…
By Ita Williams The Cross River State Ministry of Health's Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) unit is partnering with Evidence Action, a US-based international organization, to launch its annual comprehensive state-wide, school-based deworming exercise in Calabar…
By Etim Etim Corruption has been in the news lately, grabbing headlines and seizing national attention. In the week that Yahaya Bello arrayed the police against the EFCC and prevented the agency from arresting him,…
By Magnus Effiong Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River has charged the State's nine-member Economic Management Team (EMT) to drive initiatives that would berth good economic fortunes for the State and its residents. Speaking while…
By Magnus Effiong Governor Bassey Otu has suspended the Clan Head of Akansoko, HRH Etinyin Archibong Ita and that of Atimbo, HRH Etinyin Ekpenyong Ekpo Asuquo, in Akpabuyo local government area, for acts bordering on…
Zonal leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-South region of Nigeria, who convened in Calabar to discuss crucial political issues have said the party was sure of victory in the upcoming governorship…
In an unprecedented show of unity and Pan Akwa Ibom spirit, National Assembly Members, past and present last night, at Government House Uyo, came together across party lines to pledge their commitment and support for…
Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar, the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has taken delivery of some items donated to the State by the National Senior Citizens Center. The Items…
By Etim Etim I attended the second Annual General Meeting of Access Holding Plc last on Friday mainly to discern the direction of its new leadership and pick up the strategic focus of the institution…
By Our Reporter Few weeks after the people of Efut kingdom in Cross River state rejected a Muri Munene/Paramount Ruler of the Efuts who Governor Bassey Otu endorsed, some clan heads of the Akpabuyo Traditional…
