By Ita Williams, Calabar The Calabar Branch of the St. Patrick’s College Alumni Association was a scene of vibrant reunion and reflection on March 17, 2026. Old boys, dignitaries, and guests gathered to celebrate the…
Sir Abayomi Apata By Abayomi Apata Let me put a caveat at the outset. Firstly, I was Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim’s coursemate at OAU almost four decades ago. In addition, he made me the Chairman of…
By Ita Williams, Calabar The two suspects who impersonated the Nigerian Navy personnel in Calabar will be charged to court tomorrow. The Cross River State Command Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Sunday Eitokpah, said…
Gov. Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan Following the flagrant violation or disregard of the Executive Order No. 1 of 2024 on mining operations, the Cross River state government has commenced the immediate profiling of all…
The fake personnel, David Norbert Aleji, and Francis Gideon Isaac. By Ita Williams, Calabar Personnel from the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Victory have arrested two individuals for an alleged impersonation of naval officers in Calabar,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. By Dianabasi Effiong President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged his administration's support for the evidence-led campaign of the Nigerian media against Big Tech dominance, anti-competitive activities, and the harsh economic headwinds…
By Anietie Akpan Former People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in the 2023 governorship election in Cross River State, Dr. Mkpang Coco-Bassey has finally resigned from the PDP. In a letter dated March 12, 2026,…
Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu, Sunday, paid glowing tribute to the late clergyman, Bishop Daniel Lawrence Nkpang Ene Itam, for what he described as his enduring legacy of faith, humility and service,…
…Announce Assam Assam, Senatorial Political Leader By Anietie Akpan The leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) in Akwa Ibom South (Eket) Senatorial District have formally thrown their weight behind the re-election of…
By Our Reporter Senator Jimoh Ibrahim has instituted a N50bn lawsuit against The Punch and columnist Sonala Olumhense over what he described as the alleged misrepresentation of court judgments involving him. Ibrahim, through his counsel,…
Man of the Match, Charles Etim (right), receiving his award from the Ibom Air official.. By Akanimo Kufre Akwa United FC secured a 4-point lead in the Nigeria National League (NNL) table after defeating Sporting…
ADC chieftain in the state, Austine Ibok. By Anietie Akpan The African Democratic Congress (ADC( Coalition Movement in Cross River state has condemned recent attack on the coalition’s political gathering in Bakassi saying, violence and…
By Etim Etim We are now in the third week of the war in the Middle East, and the Nigerian economy is in trouble once again. Petrol prices are up 50% from levels in early…
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim By Wale Obanigba. The appointment of Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations marks an important moment in the country’s diplomatic engagement on the global stage. A seasoned businessman,…
By Magnus Effiong A frontline women leader in Cross River and a prominent voice in Efik kingdom, Obonganwan Barbara James has decried a reported physical assault on members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in…
Pastor (Mrs) Patience Umo Eno, First Lady of Akwa Ibom State. By Essien Ndueso Some lives are measured by time; others by impact. Pastor (Mrs) Patience Umo Eno, First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, belongs…
By Itam Offor The Cross River State House of Assembly has confirmed the following Nominees as Chairman and Commissioners of the State Local Government Service Commission. They are; Barr Eyo Nsa Ekpo, Chairman, Dr Ekeng…
Governor Umo Eno. Governor Umo Eno has hosted a special Ramadan Iftar for members of the Muslim community in Akwa Ibom State, describing the holy month as a period for reflection, compassion, and unity. Addressing…
Hon Bette Philip Obi. By Itam Offor Concerned by the worsening condition of the Ikom–Obudu road, the lawmaker representing Boki 1 State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon Bette Philip Obi…
Senator Gershom Bassey By Anietie Akpan Senator Gershom Bassey has formally resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) amid persistent internal crisis. Senator Bassey had been one of the founding members of the PDP and…
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim CFR, The United Nations has requested the arrival details of Nigeria’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim CFR, ahead of his assumption of duties at the global body’s headquarters in New…
…set to boost large-scale farming Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has said his administration is taking practical steps towards boosting full-scale mechanised farming for enhanced agricultural production with the establishment of an Agric…
President, NGE, Eze Anaba (middle) with Prof. Chinyere Stella Okunna, Chairman of the Guild Research, Training and Publications Committee (4th right); Dr. Tony Onyima (2nd right); Ms. Angela Agoawike (4th left); Dr. Iyobosa Uwugiaren (left);…
By Treasure Esop The ARISE With Renewed Hope Initiative, a political movement mobilizing grassroots support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Governor Umo Eno, has inaugurated its Eket Local Government Area…
CRIDCOM Chairman, Otu-Ekong Chief Otu Okor (right) while receiving the Ductoral Fellowship in Port Harcourt. By Ita Williams, Calabar The Chairman of the Cross River State Diaspora Commission, Otuekong Chief Otu Okor, has joined the…
Delta State Deputy Governor Sir Monday Onyeme, (left) exchanging pleasantries with the HRM Obi Dr. Emmanuel Efeizomor II, the Obi of Owa Kingdom. By Dianabasi Effiong Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has lauded traditional…
By Itam Offor In its commitment to strengthening sanitation standards and safeguarding public health, the Cross River State House of Assembly has passed the Open Defecation Prohibition Bill. The bill is a legislative measure aimed…
Former Director General of NIMASA, Dr Dakuku Peterside By Dianabasi Effiong A former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside, says institutions are not defined by walls or…
By Anietie Akpan The ARISE With Renewed Hope Initiative, a strategic political movement in Akwa Ibom State aimed at mobilizing support for President Bola Tinubu, Governor Umo Eno and Senator Godswill Akpabio ahead of the…
By Itam Offor The Cross River State House of Assembly has urged the State government in collaboration with the Forestry Commission to place a ban on illegal logging of wood across Heritage Monolith sites in…
