On this special and joyous occasion, I join the good people of Cross River State in celebrating the birthday of our visionary leader, His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu. I extend my warmest felicitations and heartfelt congratulations to you. Your assumption of office signaled the dawn of a new era of hope and socio-economic…
By The Calabar-Odukpani Peoples’ Assembly October 15, 2025 We the undersigned, on behalf of the Calabar-Odukpani Peoples’ Assembly, hereby make known our position that, the Odukpani-Itu-Ikot Ekpene federal highway, a vital artery connecting Cross River and Akwa Ibom States, remains a national disgrace, mired in neglect, broken promises, and bureaucratic inertia. In recent years, this…
We want to sincerely thank all our valued guests and well-wishers who reached out to us recently regarding the defamatory video circulated on social media. We appreciate your support and concern. We feel it is important to state the facts concerning the video and the claims made: The Individuals Involved: The person who shared the…
By Obol Okoi Obono-Obla It is laughable that those who planted the story in Summit Post titled Groups Demand Gov Otu’s Aide Resignation Over Diamond Bank ₦208m Fraud Scandal—which is obviously a calculated gambit, a red herring, or at best a misdirected smear—do not know what they are talking about or are simply being mischievous….
We have observed with deep concern the patently false and malicious narrative being circulated by an amorphous group, whose sole aim appears to be the deliberate smearing of the character and reputation of Hon. Oden Ewa. This group, operating under the guise of public interest, has attempted—out of plain ignorance, mischief, or both—to distort a…
By Shola Onimago A silent but defining battle is unfolding in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry,not one fought with guns or politics, but with power and control. On one side stands the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), the vocal labour body representing thousands of oil and gas workers. On the other…
Dear Colleagues, On this World Teachers’ Day, I extend my deepest respect to the faculty of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) and, by extension, to teachers everywhere. You are the custodians of knowledge, the stewards of character, and the architects of a future that is yet to be built. Our society rests on strength of…
By Christian Njoku Rev. Tunde Adeleye, Former Archbishop of the Province of Niger Delta in the Anglican Communion has asserted that claims by Nigerian leaders of a better tomorrow was all a hoax. Adeleye made the call on Thursday in Calabar, while reacting to the Independence Day speech of Pres. Bola Tinubu. The clergy man…
Happy 65th Independence Day Celebration On behalf of my family, Management and Staff of the Cross River State Forestry Commission, I join the good citizens of Nigeria to felicitate the President and Commander In-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima,…
“Act Now for a Peaceful Cross River”: A Call to Bridge the Gap Between Institutions and Action As the global community marks the 2025 International Day of Peace under the theme “Act Now for a Peaceful World,” the Cross River State Chapter of the Partners for Peace (P4P) in the Niger Delta calls on the…