The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, joins the global community to mark the commencement of the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, with a renewed call for collective responsibility, stronger protection systems, and increased accountability in safeguarding the rights and dignity of women and girls. The call was made…
By Kingsley Agim The Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on Asset Management and Recovery, Barr. Gilbert Agbor, has galvanized a major voter registration drive in his political ward of Etomi, calling on residents to take full advantage of the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. Hosting youths, community leaders and residents at his…
By Kelvin Obambon The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Monday, held a crucial sensitization and stakeholders engagement meeting in Calabar, with the theme, “Expanding Access to Higher Education: The role and Impact of NELFUND in Cross River State.” The event, which was organized by the Office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on…
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji General Overseer of the Christian Central Chapel International, Archbishop Emmah Isong, has stated that Nigeria lacks the political will to fight terrorism, and canvassed support for the Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu in order to move the state forward. The cleric made this statement during a prayer interaction by the Semakemek…
A free medical outreach has commenced in Calabar with residents receiving a wide range of specialist healthcare services at no cost, marking a major intervention led by the Niger Delta Development Commission and its partners. The programme, which opened today at the Calabar Women and Children Hospital, Murtala Mohammed Highway, is part of a coordinated…
By Our Reporter The Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on health, Dr Ekpo Ekpo Bassey, has explained how the Governor’s pragmatic approach to the challenge of brain drain in the health sector was helping to reduce it to the barest minimum Dr Bassey said this shortly after the just concluded 66th Regular Session of…
A week-long, comprehensive free medical outreach is scheduled to commence in Calabar, Cross River State, next week, offering a wide array of specialized health services to the public at no cost. The outreach, tagged the “Calabar Free Medical Outreach,” is a collaborative effort by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) and…
By Kelvin Obambon The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Cross River State Council on Thursday joined over 5,000 worshippers to celebrate the Divine Manifestation of His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu in Calabar. Led by the Chairman, Comrade Archibong Bassey, the NUJ delegation joined traditional rulers, industry leaders, clergy, Nollywood figures, and members of the Brotherhood…
By Kelvin Obambon The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Cross River State Chapter has inaugurated its new state office, a generous donation by the Governor, Prince Bassey Edet Otu. The event, held on Thursday at Adsuite Hotel, Calabar, marks a historic milestone in the political landscape of the state, symbolizing strengthened cooperation between the government…
The Community Relations Officer of Etung Local Government Area, Lady Victoria Njar, has extended warm felicitations to the Executive Chairman of Council, Hon. Henry Njar Anom, as he marks his birthday, describing him as a leader of rare courage, conviction and exemplary character. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Lady Njar hailed the Chairman for…