In a decisive move to promote renewable energy and sustainable living, the Chairman of the Green Economy, Cross River State, Hon. Oden Ewa, has officially launched the distribution of solar-powered electricity systems to households and small businesses across the state. The initiative marks a major leap in the state government’s efforts led by Sen Prince…
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji Former Special Adviser to the immediate past Governor of Cross River State on Cocoa Development and Control, Ntufam Dr. Oscar Ofuka, has expressed concern over the mismanagement of a demonstration cocoa farm located at the Cross River Broadcasting Corporation (CRBC) in Calabar. The farm, established during Ofuka’s tenure, was meant to generate…
By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Government has expressed its readiness to host the 66th National Council on Health (NCH) in Calabar, marking the first time the state will welcome Nigeria’s highest health policy-making body. The event is scheduled to hold from November 17 to 21, 2025, at the Calabar International Convention Centre (CICC),…
By Sylvia Okoi The Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Moses Osogi, has expressed satisfaction with the high level of compliance recorded in Akpabuyo Local Government Area during the October edition of the statewide monthly environmental sanitation exercise. The Commissioner, who monitored the exercise in the area alongside the Executive Chairman of Akpabuyo Local Government Council, Hon….
Elder Barr. Owa Egbara Owa PhD, the Honourable Federal Commissioner representing Cross River at the Public Complaints Commission (PCC) Abuja, has extended his warm felicitation to the State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, on the occasion of his 66th birthday anniversary. Barr. Owa, in a congratulatory message on Saturday, commended the Governor for his…
81 Diasporans of African origin have finally located their traditional homes in the Efik Eburutu Kingdom, Cross River state, and have been inducted into the Royal Houses of the Palace of the Obong of Calabar. The new Efik Royal House members are from the Barbados, United Kingdom, United States of America (USA), Canada, France, Dominica…
Mr. Oden Ewa, the Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations in Cross River State, has been honored with the Award of Excellence for Outstanding Security Personality of the Year. The prestigious recognition was conferred by the International Institute of Professional Security (IIPS) on Friday, October 11, 2025, at the institute’s annual ceremony held at…
Cross River State made a strong impact at the official launch of the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) – European Investment Bank (EIB) collaboration, held on September 30, 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. The state’s delegation was led by the Project Coordinator, Professor Emmanuel Eyo, whose leadership reflected Cross River’s proactive commitment…