By Kelvin Obambon The serene Agbokim Waterfall community in Etung local government area of Cross River State was thrown into distress in the early hours of Tuesday when a massive fire consumed five houses and properties worth millions of naira. An eyewitness, Thomas Akam, told The Paradise News that the blaze originated from a leak…
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji Academic Staff of Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Cross River State branch has demanded for regular salary payment, calling for an end to misuse of TETFUND Monies that ought to be for researches and development in UNICROSS. The union leadership made the demands during a solidarity rally for national leadership of…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Diaspora Commission (CRIDCOM) has announced a robust lineup of programmes aimed at promoting investment, cultural reconnection, and educational exchange between the state and its diaspora communities. The lineup of activities was unveiled by the Commission Chairman, Prince Otu Okor, during a courtesy visit to Chairman of the Nigeria…
By Anthony Uwadiegwu Workers of Neuro Psychiatric hospital, Calabar, on Monday clashed with the hospital’s Acting Chief Medical Director (CMD), Dr Theophilus Osim for flaunting ministry’s directive on the appointment of a substantive CMD. The staff, through their union, Senior Staff Association of Universities, Teaching Hospitals, Research Institutes and Associated Institutions (SSAUTHRIAI), made this known…
By Dr Efio-Ita Nyok Mlumun, 17, looks through her well-worn notebook in the dusty courtyard of a northern Cross River secondary school. Her grades are in the high 80s, and she writes neatly, but there is a persistent worry in her eyes. The family’s daily meals are barely within her father’s means as a menial…
By Sylvia Okoi The Director General of the Cross River Geographic Information Agency (CRGIA), Mr. William Archibong, has called for stronger collaboration between traditional institutions and his agency to ensure effective land administration across the state. Archibong made the call when he led a delegation to the Paramount Ruler of Yakurr and Obol Lopon of…
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and Senator representing Cross River South Senatorial District, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, on Wednesday, led members of the Committee, the Commission’s Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, Executive Director Projects, Obong Victor Antai and top management staff of the NDDC on an assessment and inspection…
By Kelvin Obambon The National Pension Commission (PENCOM) has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing significant reforms in the police pension system, even as Nigeria Police retirees intensify calls for a total withdrawal from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). At a Tuesday meeting with a large gathering of police retirees from the South South zone held…
By Kingsley Agim The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has congratulated Comrade Oka Ibor, Editor of the Nigerian Chronicle Newspaper, on his recognition with the 2025 Cross River State Government Best Service Award. The Union, in a message signed by its Chairman, Comrade Archibong Bassey, described the honour as a well-deserved…
By Our Reporter The Chairman of the Cross River State Diaspora Commission, Mr. Otu Okor, has come under fire for allegedly impersonating the revered Etuboms’ Council of the Efik Kingdom by adorning a red feather on a white bidak cap, a sacred symbol reserved exclusively for Etuboms. In a strongly worded statement issued on Tuesday,…