The Grammy-winning rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel of the Fugees has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for a case in which he was convicted of illegally funnelling millions of dollars in foreign contributions to former US president Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign. Michel, 52, declined to address the court before US district judge Colleen…
By Kelvin Obambon The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Cross River State Chapter has inaugurated its new state office, a generous donation by the Governor, Prince Bassey Edet Otu. The event, held on Thursday at Adsuite Hotel, Calabar, marks a historic milestone in the political landscape of the state, symbolizing strengthened cooperation between the government…
The Community Relations Officer of Etung Local Government Area, Lady Victoria Njar, has extended warm felicitations to the Executive Chairman of Council, Hon. Henry Njar Anom, as he marks his birthday, describing him as a leader of rare courage, conviction and exemplary character. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Lady Njar hailed the Chairman for…
Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has directed the cancellation of the 2025 Agbokim Waterfalls Green Marathon, following what he described as the “prevailing national security realities” requiring cautious action and responsible planning. Announcing the decision, the Secretary to the Government of the State, Prof. Anthony Owan Enoh, said the Governor considered it…
Three weeks ago, the Oden Ewa Foundation received an urgent report concerning the deteriorating health condition of a 21-year-old young woman, Miss Peace, who had been battling severe medical complications for more than three months. During this period, she had received little to no effective medical attention, leaving her condition to worsen steadily. Although she…
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday appointed Nigerian priest Father Anthony Ekpo as assessor for general affairs of the Vatican Secretariat of State. Ekpo, 44, succeeds Father Roberto Campisi, who was appointed permanent observer of the Holy See to UNESCO in September. In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing the activities of Catholic…
By Emem Julius In a bid to foster digital literacy and promote technology-driven education, Brotherhood Model College in Calabar has officially commissioned a fully-equipped ICT Centre. The centre is equipped with work tables, chairs, ceiling fans, desktop computers, a projector, and a projector screen, 24 hours electricity to ensure that students have uninterrupted access to…
Prominent violence monitor and human rights academic Dr Mary de Haas has delivered hard-hitting testimony before a parliamentary ad hoc committee, sharply questioning the credibility of KwaZulu‑Natal Police Commissioner Lt‑General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and Crime Intelligence head Lt‑General Dumisani Khumalo. During her appearance, De Haas told MPs she “does not believe” Mkhwanazi is a credible police leader,…
By Kelvin Obambon The Senator representing Cross River South Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong on Tuesday took to the floor of the Senate to strongly condemn the recent abduction of 25 schoolgirls from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Kebbi State, describing the lack of safety for children pursuing education as “unacceptable.” Senator…
By Kelvin Obambon The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Cross River State has apprehended a 52-year-old teacher, Mr. Onun Ikoli, and his wife, Mrs. Itam Onun, in the Yakurr local government area. The couple was arrested for being in possession of 360 bags of marijuana (Indian Hemp), which had a total weight of…