By Kelvin Obambon Research Gateway Professional Institute (RGP) has conferred awards of honour on eminent personalities at its maiden graduation and induction ceremony held last Friday in Calabar, Cross River State capital. Among the awardees were the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar; his wife, Dr Virginia Ironbar; Chairman of the Nigeria…
By Uket Oka The Nigerian Communication Satellite (NIGCOMSAT), has been commended for empowering Cross River youths with cutting-edge knowledge in satellite technology and digital communication. The state governor, Prince Bassey Otu, made the commendation, Monday, while declaring a 5-day NIGCOMSAT Youth empowerment workshop organised by NIGCOMSAT in collaboration with the Cross River State Government through…
…Eyes automobile, agriculture and CNG One of Nigeria’s thriving business conglomerates, Innoson Group of companies, has expressed readiness to invest heavily in Cross River, Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Edet Otu on Local Content, Amb. Awatt Caleb, confirmed. Dr Innocent Chukwuma, Chairman of Innoson Group, made his intentions known when the Governor’s Aide visited him…
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has advocated for the creation of new states, greater inclusion of women and persons with disabilities in governance, and the establishment of state police as part of ongoing efforts to amend the 1999 Constitution. Speaking through his deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, at the South-South Zonal Public Hearing…
By Amawu Cletus Albert Amawu In a significant move to enhance grassroots healthcare delivery, Community Health Practitioners converged on Ikom for the 2025 edition of the Mandatory Continuous Professional Development Programme (MCPDP) for Community Health Practitioners, organised by the Community Health Institute (CHI), in collaboration with the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria (CHPRBN)…
They say every state is born twice, first as an idea, then as an institution. Ogoja State, as an idea, has meandered the Nigerian political space for decades, lingering like an unwritten promise in the strips of constitutional reform. The National Assembly is at it again. This time, as a potential political project with implications…
By Kelvin Obambon The destruction of Cross River’s rainforest, the ‘largest’ remaining pristine forest in West Africa, is reaching a catastrophic level, prompting warning by experts and activists that without immediate action, the rainforests could vanish entirely within a few decades. The warning was issued at a one-day multi-stakeholder conference on deforestation organized by…
Hon. Orok Otu Duke Ph.D, the Cross River State representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has taken to social media to celebrate two significant academic achievements within his nuclear and extended families, a trait which reflects his long-standing commitment to family, mentorship, and community support. In a pair of touching…
By Asuquo Cletus The Cross River State Government has announced plans to ramp up its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to ₦10 billion monthly, leveraging on new national tax reforms, expanded automation systems, as well as increased compliance from high-net-worth individuals and previously untaxed sectors. The revenue drive is part of the state’s broader economic recovery…
In a bold move aimed at strengthening the academic leadership of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Cross River State governor and Visitor to the University, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the appointment of Professor Francisca Bassey as the substantive Vice Chancellor of the institution. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, follows the…