By Kingsley Agim The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has congratulated Comrade Oka Ibor, Editor of the Nigerian Chronicle Newspaper, on his recognition with the 2025 Cross River State Government Best Service Award. The Union, in a message signed by its Chairman, Comrade Archibong Bassey, described the honour as a well-deserved…
The Editor of Nigerian Chronicle, Comrade Oka Ibor, has been honoured with the 2025 Cross River State Government Best Service Award. Ibor was presented the award certificate and Service Medal by the Secretary to the Government of Cross River State, Prof. Anthony Owan Enoh, during the celebration of the Civil/Public Service Day in the state,…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Branch of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, in collaboration with key partners, has conducted a large-scale flood simulation exercise in Inoma, Ukwalla, and Owelle communities of Anambra West Local Government Area. The drill, held on Tuesday, was part of the Italian Government–funded Flood Resilience Project and formed one of…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command has condemned in strong terms the alleged assault on a female member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of the State. The assault according to the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga via statement was reportedly carried…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River South Consultative Forum (CRSCF) has issued a strongly worded press statement criticizing the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition and its faction known as the “ATAM Congress.” The CRSCF accused the coalition of pursuing a divisive ethnic agenda under the guise of opposition politics aimed at destabilizing the state’s…
The Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State, Hon. Dr. Emmanuel Ironbar, has been honoured with the traditional title of Otu Kinwang I of Boki Nation. The conferment, performed by the Paramount Ruler of Boki, HRM Otu Fridalin Akando, took place during a civic reception hosted by the people of Beebo and…
By Ovat Abeng The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Sunday, declared Chief Emmanuel Nwachukwu of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) winner of the Saturday 16th August, 2025 bye-election conducted in Anambra South. Nwachukwu pooled 90,408 votes to defeat Chief Azuka Okwuosa of All Progressive Congress (APC) who scored 19,812 votes and Donald Amamgbo…
By Sylvia Okoi The Cross River State Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Moses Osogi, has been conferred with the chieftaincy title of Obol Okammke 1 of Ugep (Great Philanthropist) by the Ugep Community. The title was bestowed upon Osogi by the Paramount Ruler of Yakurr and Obol Lopon of Ugep, Obol Ofem Ubana Eteng, during a…
By Okoi Obono-Obla, Lead Counsel A Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting at Moore Road, Calabar, presided over by Chief Magistrate E. Ecoma, has declined jurisdiction to hear and determine a four-count charge brought by the Nigeria Police Force, Calabar, against media personality Miss Ursula Onah Agbor. In a considered ruling delivered on the 13th August 2025,…
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC), Ms. Usoro Akpabio, has pledged renewed commitment to advancing sustainable growth in the South-South region. Ms. Akpabio made the pledge on Wednesday following a strategic meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Discussions centered around on unlocking…