By Kelvin Obambon A veteran journalist and stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Sam Arikpo JP, has congratulated the Chairman of Yakurr Local Government Area, Hon. Yibala Igri Inyang on the recent conferment of a chieftaincy title on him by the Obol Lopon of Ekori, HRH, Obol Donatus Ofem. Hon. Inyang was conferred…
The Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State, Chief Dr. Emmanuel Ironbar, has officially inaugurated the executive members of the Cross River State Consultative Forum, a new socio-political group aimed at fostering citizen engagement. Barrister Eyo Nsa Ekpo will chair the forum, with Chief Dr. Julius Okputu serving as Secretary and Dr….
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Cross River Chapter and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have concluded a productive meeting held at the Commission’s state office in Calabar on Tuesday, 26 August, 2025, signaling a renewed commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s electoral process. According to a statement from IPAC state secretariat, which was made available to…
By Ovat Abeng The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Anambra State Council, is set to conclude its annual press week with a grand ceremony on Thursday, August 28, 2025, where it will honour several distinguished individuals. The event, which marks the climax of the weeklong activities that began on August 7, will see Architect Okechukwu…
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has expressed deep concern over the lingering communal clashes between the people of Biakpan in Biase Local Government Area and their neighbours in Etono 2, describing the conflict as “embarrassing” to the state. Speaking on the crisis when he received a delegation from Brotherhood of the Cross and…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Diaspora Commission (CRIDCOM) has announced a robust lineup of programmes aimed at promoting investment, cultural reconnection, and educational exchange between the state and its diaspora communities. The lineup of activities was unveiled by the Commission Chairman, Prince Otu Okor, during a courtesy visit to Chairman of the Nigeria…
By Ovat Abeng The leadership of Cattle Dealers Association of Nigeria, Amasea branch, Anambra State, on Saturday passed a vote of confidence in the administration of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, endorsing the governor’s second term bid ahead of the November 8, 2025 governorship election. Soludo got the endorsement at Chuba Ikpeazu Stadium, Onitsha, where over…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has assure corps members serving in the state of safety and better welfare. The governor gave the assurance when the State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Awka, over the weekend. The Coordinator Mrs Pauline…
By Sylvia Okoi The Director General of the Cross River Geographic Information Agency (CRGIA), Mr. William Archibong, has called for stronger collaboration between traditional institutions and his agency to ensure effective land administration across the state. Archibong made the call when he led a delegation to the Paramount Ruler of Yakurr and Obol Lopon of…
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and Senator representing Cross River South Senatorial District, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, on Wednesday, led members of the Committee, the Commission’s Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, Executive Director Projects, Obong Victor Antai and top management staff of the NDDC on an assessment and inspection…