UKEH Cares Foundation has congratulated its ambassador, Ushie Benedicta Elam, for emerging Miss Ipem Ihihe 2025, describing it as a significant achievement. The Ipem Ihihe pageant is a beloved tradition in the Bekwarra nation. The UKEH Cares Foundation, founded by Ukeh Omang, the first Miss Ipem IHIHE, is a notable organization dedicated to enhancing lives…
Ada Ebekwarra II, Signor Omang Idiege has hailed the chief of staff to the Cross River state Governor Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar, Chief Peter Higgins, Chief Peter Ojie, Dr .Emana Amawhe , Martha Agba and Other Awardees at the 2025 Bekwarra New Yam Festival (Ipem Ihihe). The Chief of Staff Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar who was conferred…
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Efenji Homes & Properties Limited Abuja, Mr Efenji Nicholas was among illustrious sons and daughters that celebrated the Bekwarra New Yam Festival on Saturday 6 September, 2025, in Abuochiche. The Real Estate Mogul who received blessings and prayers from the Paramount Ruler of Bekwarra, His Royal Majesty…
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) under the Sovereign Digitalisation Programme 1Government Cloud, has commenced the full-scale rollout of paperless governance. Pioneering this landmark initiative are key Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) including the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy; Ministry of Solid Minerals; Ministry of Steel Development; Ministry…
The Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke PhD, has joined family, friends, and sympathizers to pay his last respect to the late Mr. Eyo Edem Duke, who was laid to rest after a funeral service in Calabar on Friday. The deceased, fondly…
When Russian President Vladimir Putin walked shoulder to shoulder with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, a hot mic caught them discussing organ transplants and the possibility that humans could live to 150 years old. The moment came as Putin and Xi walked with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un at the head of a delegation…
…Completes Youth Tour Of Northern Senatorial District Cross River State Youths have commended the Governor Bassey Otu led administration for the developmental projects across the state and specifically, in the Northern part of the state. The commendation was conveyed during an enlarged interactive session with the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, with youth leaders…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Forestry Commission has published a comprehensive list containing revenue subheads within the Commission that will now be collected by the Cross River Internal Revenue Service (CRIRS). According to a public service announcement dated 28th August, 2025 and signed by Chairman of the Commission, Ntufam (Hon.) George O’ben-Etchi PhD,…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State government through the ‘Sweet Prince Palliative Healthcare Programme’ is providing free healthcare services for pregnant women, children under five, and citizens aged 70 and above, as part of its ongoing efforts to improve the health sector. Governor Bassey Edet Otu made this known during the State Health Sector…
By Kelvin Obambon Good Governance Advocacy International (GGAI) has called for collaboration between it and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, towards ensuring that good governance is entrenched in every level of government in the state and at national. Director General of GGAI, Sir Leonard Anyogo made the call on…