As funeral activities heightened in honour of Late Prof. Ibiang Oden Ewa, the family of Cross River state Commissioner of Special Duties and Inter- Governmental Affairs, Hon. Oden Ewa has witnessed an unprecedented influx of condolence visits messages and tributes eulogising the life and times of his late father, Prof. Pa Ibiang Oden Ewa at…
Cross River State Governor, His Excellency Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, and Etinyin Dr Asuquo Ekpenyong, OON, NPOM, were honoured with the Award for Excellent Performance and the Community Impact Award respectively, at the maiden Cross Riverians in Diaspora Convention held from August 1st to 3rd, 2025, in recognition of their visionary leadership and contributions…
By Hannah Arikpo The All Progressives Congress (APC) Central Alliance for Oden Ewa has condoned its Patron and Principal, Hon. Oden Ewa, the Honourable Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, over the death of his father, late Professor Ibiang Oden Ewa, at his residence in Ugep, Yakurr local government area. The condolence visit also…
Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, PhD, is a distinguished statesman and leader notable for his contributions to national development, particularly in Cross River State and the Niger Delta region. He is recognized for his dedication to service, leadership, cultural advocacy, and sustained efforts to improve governance and infrastructure. Duke’s career has spanned various roles, including his tenure…
In a bold move to stimulate entrepreneurship and support grassroots economic development, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, representing Cross River South Senatorial District, has facilitated the disbursement of ₦30 million in business grants to 300 small and medium-scale entrepreneurs through the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN). The event, which took place at Channel…
The Office of the Special Assistant to the Governor of Cross River State on Student Affairs has launched a comprehensive Student Database Form aimed at capturing detailed information about Cross Riverians currently enrolled in tertiary institutions as well as recent graduates. This data-gathering initiative is part of a broader effort by the Governor Bassey Edet…
Liyel Imoke, former governor of Cross River State, has declared that because Nigeria has moved from being the number one country in Africa to being fifth now, in less than than three years, citizens must come together and ensure that there is a takeover of political power from the All Progressives Congress, APC. Imoke who…
A concerned citizen of Cross River State, Comrade Arikpo Desire James, has called on the state government and House of Assembly to urgently intervene in what he describes as a worsening housing crisis in Calabar, the state capital. In an open letter addressed to Governor Bassey Otu and the Speaker of the Cross River State…
By Ovat Abeng The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has expressed deep appreciation to the Management of the Nigeria Police Force for the delivery of a new Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) to the Command. He stated this when he received the APC at the State Police Headquarters Amawbia -Awka on Monday,…
The State Chief of Protocol to governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State, Mr. Sylvester Abang has emerged president of the Charging Point Club International. Mr. Abang was elected as the 3rd president of the club during an election conducted recently in Calabar. Announcing the results of the election, a member of the electoral committee…