Banjul, The Gambia, July 25, 2025 — Emmanuel Onwuka, a Nigerian journalist and publisher of Parallel News, has won the first prize for online journalism at the inaugural Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Media Excellence Awards. The prestigious event was held in Banjul, The Gambia, as part of the 50th-anniversary celebration of ECOWAS,…
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria sitting in Calabar has issued an order restraining the University of Calabar (UNICAL) and its Governing Council from proceeding with the ongoing selection process for a new Vice-Chancellor. In Suit No. NICN/CA/40/2025 filed by Professor Joseph Eyo Duke, the claimant is challenging the advertisement published on 27 May 2025…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River Internal Revenue Service (CRIRS) has held a road walk to drive extensive tax compliance awareness campaign across streets and markets in 8Miles, aimed at educating citizens on the importance of tax payment for community and state development. Speaking with journalists during the event at Ikpai Omin – 8Miles,…
The Media Team of Rt. Hon. Orok Duke PhD, Commissioner representing Cross River State at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board, has joined friends, colleagues, and associates to celebrate him on the occasion of his birthday today, 24th July 2025. In a series of goodwill messages, the team and other well-wishers extolled Dr Duke’s…
The State Chairman, Alphonsus Ogar Eba Esq. JP, and the State Executive Committee members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Cross River State, extend their warmest congratulations to you, Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke PhD. As a distinguished son of Duke Town, Calabar, your life is a reflection of leadership, intellect, cultural advocacy, and service….
A Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), Street Priest Incorporated has carried-out a two day medical outreach in Calabar to curb deaths of street children in the city. The outreach which was done in partnership with Asi Ukpo Hospital and Comprehensive Cancer Center among other collaborators commenced on Tuesday and was be rounded-off on Wednesday. Speaking to…
In a remarkable gesture of educational support and human capital development, Hon. Oden Ewa, Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations and Chairman of the Green Economy Initiative in Cross River State, officially flagged off the award of 150 scholarships to students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ugep, for the 2025/2026 academic session. The initiative, under…
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…