By Kelvin Obambon The Nigerian Senate has declared a state of emergency on the Calabar – Odukpani – Itu – Ikot Ekpene Federal Highway following persistent delays and slow progress on the project. Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, representing Cross River South Senatorial District, revealed this after a joint Senate and House of Representatives inspection tour on…
By Kelvin Obambon Emulating the generosity of his principal, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Culture and Heritage, Effiong Edem, popularly known as MC Senator, has gone back to his ward to replicate the ‘Season of Sweetness’ of Prince Bassey Edet Otu’s administration. The Governor’s Aide on Monday October 6, 2025, gave back…
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…
The former leader, 7th Senate of Nigeria, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba SAN, has declared that it is a miracle Nigeria is still remaining together as a nation despite the ups and downs she has gone through. Speaking on Nigeria’s 65 years of independence as a nation, when the executives of the Cross River State Council of…
By Kelvin Obambon Suspected armed robbers have attacked a group of women who were on religious pilgrimage in Calabar, the Cross River capital city. The armed gang numbering up to 10 invaded a small guest house located at Adak Uko Street in Calabar South, where the women were lodging during the week. The Paradise News…
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…
By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Government has deepened its commitment to health sector reform and system strengthening with the successful conclusion of a five-day technical workshop on the Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) 2026 Annual Operational Plan (AOP). The workshop, jointly organized by the State Ministry of Health in collaboration with the United Nations Population…
The Cross River State Government has set in motion a sweeping restoration of fire service operations across the state, starting with the rehabilitation of the Calabar headquarters, after years of abandonment. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Asset Management and Recovery, Barr. Gilbert Agbor, disclosed this during an inspection of the State Fire Service…
Students across Obudu, Bekwarra, and Obanliku (OBO) Federal Constituency have expressed deep gratitude to Dr. Godwin Agbor for his recently concluded Scholarship/Grant Scheme, describing the initiative as “humanistic” and transformative. Beneficiaries told the media that the support was a rare and generous gesture, especially coming from a private individual who is neither a public office…
As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, Dr. Betta Edu, has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, patriotism, and shared responsibility as the nation charts a renewed course for growth and prosperity. In her goodwill message to Nigerians, Dr. Edu commended the resilience, progress, and enduring spirit of the people, describing Nigerians as “specially crafted…