The Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AfAW) has raised the alarm over the suspected abduction and possible murder of 86-year-old Ms. Arit Inyang in Calabar, Cross River State, following prolonged accusations of witchcraft by a family member. According to AfAW, in a statement signed by its Director, Dr Leo Igwe, and made available to journalists on…
The Good Governance Advocacy International (GGAI) has called on Nigerians to back the new Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retired). The advocacy group asserted that his leadership would bolster the nation’s security architecture, provided that citizens and all governmental tiers fulfill their respective duties. Leonard Anyogo, the Director-General of GGAI, praised President Bola Tinubu…
Efenji Nicholas, the 2024 APC chairmanship aspirant in Bekwarra local government area, has expressed warm congratulations to Dr Emmanuel Ironbar, the Chief of Staff to Cross River State Governor for receiving the Outstanding Leadership Award in Abuja on Wednesday. The award was conferred on the Chief of Staff by the Office of the Senior Special…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has joined the rest of the state and the national media community in celebrating a revered elder statesman and former Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency, Chief Clement David Ebri, on the occasion of his 73rd birthday. In a statement dated December 11, 2025…
By Kingsley Agim In a renewed drive to strengthen grassroots cohesion and consolidate support for the administration of Governor Bassey Otu, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Asset Management and Recovery, Barr. Gilbert Agbor, has sponsored the 2025 Mbuma Unity Football Tournament in Etung Local Government Area. Presenting sporting items, including footballs, boots, jerseys,…
Dr. Emmanuel Ironbar, the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State was on Wednesday honored with the Outstanding Leadership Award in Abuja. The prestigious recognition was conferred during the Second Edition of “Road to South-South: The National Convergence for the Renewed Hope Agenda.” The high-level event, held at the Banquet Hall of…
By Solomon Azu The Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V has urged the Federal Government to reconsider the reversal of the National Language Policy, which promoted the use of mother tongues as the medium of instruction in early education. The monarch who stated this while briefing journalists in Calabar Tuesday on the…
By Kelvin Obambon A long-simmering tension between residents of Calabar Municipal and the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) met an opportunity for resolution on Tuesday December 9, 2025, as Hon. Stanley Nsemo, member representing the Municipality in the Cross River State House of Assembly, successfully convened a crucial town hall engagement. The gathering, held…
The Cross River State House of Assembly has removed the Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Council, Hon. Theresa Ushie, following the adoption of the report of the House Committee on Judiciary and Public Petitions. Her removal was affirmed after 19 out of 25 lawmakers voted in support during today’s plenary. The issue began on June…
By Solomon Azu In a significant leadership transition within the Nigeria Customs Service, Comptroller Momodu Dauda has officially assumed office as the new Customs Area Controller of the CRS/CFTZ/AKS Area Command, Calabar. The formal handover ceremony, held on Friday at the command headquarters, Calabar marks a new chapter for the Command following the elevation of…