The Cross River State Government (CRSG) has joined other states and stakeholders in the Niger Delta region to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), applauding the commission for its unwavering commitment to regional development, especially in the areas of infrastructure, social services, and the empowerment of youth and women across…
The Special Adviser to the Governor on General Duties, Barr. Ekpenyong Akiba has hailed what he describes as Governor Bassey Otu’s strategic relationship with the Presidency, saying it is the engine behind the growing catalogue of federal projects in Cross River State. He described the governor’s rapport with President Bola Tinubu as deliberate, robust, and…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to establish a Cybercrime Response Academy aimed at rehabilitating convicted Nigerian cybercriminals by equipping them with productive digital skills—and supporting them with monthly allowances during their reintegration process. The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed this at the National Cybersecurity Conference held in Abuja on Wednesday….
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River South Consultative Forum (CRSCF) has expressed profound gratitude to the people of Cross River South for their overwhelming support during the Grand Reception and Thank You Rally held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar. The historic event, organized to honour His Excellency President…
By Ovat Abeng A humanitarian foundation, De Imperial Philanthropic Family (DIPF) has pledges to take out ten thousand children out of the streets through education sector across the south eastern states of Nigeria. The DIPF National President, High Chief Dr. Darlington Nwabunike, gave the pledged during the official launching of the Foundation’s third phase of…
On July 9, 2025, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong joined the vibrant youth and women of the Niger Delta region to commemorate a significant milestone of 25 years since the establishment of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). During the celebration, Senator Ekpenyong expressed his profound gratitude to the remarkable women of the region, acknowledging their invaluable…
By Ovat Abeng The Association of Catholic Medical Practitioners of Nigeria (ACMPN) has said natural birth control remains the best method of family planning in the country. ACMPN made the call at the end of its 19th Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting held between July 3rd and July 5, 2025. The Communique, signed and…
By Ovat Abeng The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has scored Anambra state high in terms of Infrastructural development and easy of doing business as regards digitalization of economy by a way of National Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). This was disclosed by the PEBEC’s team leader, Mr Gabriel Ohiemi during the technical session…
The two pioneer female chairmen of NUJ, Grace Ike of the FCT chapter; and Archibong Etim Bassey of the Cross River State chapter; are among distinguished Nigerians listed in the 2025 edition of Changemakers: 100 Nigerians Leading Change. In a statement by the editors, Kammonke Abam and Steve Ogah, the two journalists were listed for…
The Cross River State Government has flagged off the cultivation of 30 million coffee seedlings across the 18 Local Government Areas, signalling a major leap in the state’s agricultural revival efforts under the leadership of Governor Senator Prince Bassey Otu. Speaking during the launch ceremony held at state executive council chamber, Governor Otu described the…