The National Industrial Court of Nigeria sitting in Calabar has issued an order restraining the University of Calabar (UNICAL) and its Governing Council from proceeding with the ongoing selection process for a new Vice-Chancellor. In Suit No. NICN/CA/40/2025 filed by Professor Joseph Eyo Duke, the claimant is challenging the advertisement published on 27 May 2025…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra State Police Command, in collaboration with officers from the Adamawa State Police Command has dismantled an interstate child-stealing, abduction, and trafficking syndicate operating in Nnewi, Anambra State. The joint operation led to the arrest of a 43-year-old female suspect, Uche Okoye, and the rescue of 11 children,five boys and six girls…
The National Coordinator of the Nigerian First Lady Support Organization (NFLSO), Dr. Nasir M Nuhu Gama, along with members of his Executives has held a high level meeting with the Director General of Tinubu Support Group, Alhaji Dr. Umar Tanko Yakasai in his office in Abuja. The visit was aimed at engaging in productive discussions…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River Internal Revenue Service (CRIRS) has held a road walk to drive extensive tax compliance awareness campaign across streets and markets in 8Miles, aimed at educating citizens on the importance of tax payment for community and state development. Speaking with journalists during the event at Ikpai Omin – 8Miles,…
The Media Team of Rt. Hon. Orok Duke PhD, Commissioner representing Cross River State at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board, has joined friends, colleagues, and associates to celebrate him on the occasion of his birthday today, 24th July 2025. In a series of goodwill messages, the team and other well-wishers extolled Dr Duke’s…
The State Chairman, Alphonsus Ogar Eba Esq. JP, and the State Executive Committee members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Cross River State, extend their warmest congratulations to you, Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke PhD. As a distinguished son of Duke Town, Calabar, your life is a reflection of leadership, intellect, cultural advocacy, and service….
A Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), Street Priest Incorporated has carried-out a two day medical outreach in Calabar to curb deaths of street children in the city. The outreach which was done in partnership with Asi Ukpo Hospital and Comprehensive Cancer Center among other collaborators commenced on Tuesday and was be rounded-off on Wednesday. Speaking to…
In a remarkable gesture of educational support and human capital development, Hon. Oden Ewa, Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations and Chairman of the Green Economy Initiative in Cross River State, officially flagged off the award of 150 scholarships to students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ugep, for the 2025/2026 academic session. The initiative, under…
In a landmark gesture of educational empowerment and legacy preservation, the Oden Ewa Foundation, led by the visionary Hon. Oden Ewa, has awarded full scholarships; covering primary to tertiary education to the best graduating pupils of Holy Cross Primary School. The award, presented during the school’s graduation ceremony on July 23, 2025, is in honour…
In a significant move marking the formal commencement of a new era for regional development, the Managing Director of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC), Ms. Usoro Akpabio on Monday, led a delegation of senior officials on a courtesy visit to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, in Abuja on…