The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Efenji Homes & Properties Limited Abuja, Mr Efenji Nicholas was among illustrious sons and daughters that celebrated the Bekwarra New Yam Festival on Saturday 6 September, 2025, in Abuochiche. The Real Estate Mogul who received blessings and prayers from the Paramount Ruler of Bekwarra, His Royal Majesty…
…Massive crowd hails leadership impact, adopts motions of endorsement Obudu Local Government Area erupted in celebration on Saturday as thousands of residents, traditional rulers, political leaders, and party faithful gathered at the Council Secretariat Field to endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima, Governor Bassey Edet Otu, and his Deputy, Rt. Hon….
Entries for the Owan Enoh MSME Support Program have swelled over 12,000. This demonstrates not just acceptance but also exposes the yawning desire for a helping hand by Cross Riverians. I am also sure that many Cross Riverians are already wondering how exactly will beneficiaries be selected from such a massive pool. Many who think…
The Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke PhD, has joined family, friends, and sympathizers to pay his last respect to the late Mr. Eyo Edem Duke, who was laid to rest after a funeral service in Calabar on Friday. The deceased, fondly…
By Kelvin Obambon The Muslim community in Cross River State marked Eid Maulud with heartfelt celebration, reflecting on the birth of Prophet Muhammad and emphasizing messages of peace, unity and love. Speaking at an event that gathered Imams from across the state at Bogobiri in Calabar on Friday, Chairman of the Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board,…
…Completes Youth Tour Of Northern Senatorial District Cross River State Youths have commended the Governor Bassey Otu led administration for the developmental projects across the state and specifically, in the Northern part of the state. The commendation was conveyed during an enlarged interactive session with the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, with youth leaders…
Dr Innocent Abang, Chairman Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC) of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has disclosed that the new emergency unit of the hospital will be state-of-the-art. Abang made the assertion on Thursday during a facility tour by journalists on some innovations and and renovations in the hospital, championed by the Chief Medical…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State government through the ‘Sweet Prince Palliative Healthcare Programme’ is providing free healthcare services for pregnant women, children under five, and citizens aged 70 and above, as part of its ongoing efforts to improve the health sector. Governor Bassey Edet Otu made this known during the State Health Sector…
By Igbaji Moshor As Governor Bassey Edet Otu tries to straightened gray areas in both public and civil service in the state and reposition the state for economic growth and development, it is pertinent to look deeply at the state civil service rules and issues bordering promotions of senior civil servants in the state. The…
By Kelvin Obambon Good Governance Advocacy International (GGAI) has called for collaboration between it and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, towards ensuring that good governance is entrenched in every level of government in the state and at national. Director General of GGAI, Sir Leonard Anyogo made the call on…