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…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Comrade Archibong Bassey of NTA has been re-elected as the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council. Archibong and five others were re-elected as executive council (EXCO) members of the council at the 2025 Triennial Delegates Conference, which was held on Wednesday, 16th July…
By Dr John Egbe As we stand on the frontlines, courageously confronting the surgical giants and monsters that threaten our patients’ lives, we humbly implore for divine intervention. We ask for an abundance of grace, wisdom, strength, and good health to sustain us in this noble pursuit. May our selfless devotion and unwavering commitment to…
By Sylvia Okoi The Cross River State Geographic Information Agency recently hosted a stakeholders meeting to discuss the Geographic Information System (GIS) Project, marking a significant step towards the socio-economic development of the State, assuring attendees that the system will be inclusive and user-friendly. Speaking during the opening ceremony, the Director General of the Cross…