By Kingsley Agim The Federal Government has approved the theme and sub-themes for the 66th National Council on Health (NCH), scheduled to hold, for the first time, in Calabar, Cross River State, from November 17 to 21, 2025, as preparations gather momentum for the hosting of Nigeria’s highest policy-making forum on health. Announcing the development…
By Kelvin Obambon The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has inaugurated a caretaker committee to unify and rebuild the party in Cross River State ahead of future elections. The committee, chaired by Rt. Hon. Bassey Eko Ewa, was formally inaugurated in Calabar on Wednesday October 8, 2025, in a ceremony attended by party leaders, elders, and…
By Solomon Azu The Paramount ruler of Calabar South local government area, His Royal Majesty Etubom Nyong Effiom Okon Etim Ewa 1, has conferred chieftaincy titles on distinguished individuals, including the Chief of Staff to Cross River State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Ironbar, the Special Adviser to the Governor on General Duties, Barr Ekpenyong Akiba, member representing…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River Government has taken a significant step toward ending the persistent water scarcity in the state by finalizing a public-private partnership (PPP) deal with Agua Globa Services to manage the Cross River State Water Board Ltd. High Chief Godwin Nyiam PhD, Managing Director of the Cross River State Water Board…
By Kelvin Obambon The Nigerian Senate has declared a state of emergency on the Calabar – Odukpani – Itu – Ikot Ekpene Federal Highway following persistent delays and slow progress on the project. Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, representing Cross River South Senatorial District, revealed this after a joint Senate and House of Representatives inspection tour on…
By Kelvin Obambon Emulating the generosity of his principal, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Culture and Heritage, Effiong Edem, popularly known as MC Senator, has gone back to his ward to replicate the ‘Season of Sweetness’ of Prince Bassey Edet Otu’s administration. The Governor’s Aide on Monday October 6, 2025, gave back…
Dear Colleagues, On this World Teachers’ Day, I extend my deepest respect to the faculty of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) and, by extension, to teachers everywhere. You are the custodians of knowledge, the stewards of character, and the architects of a future that is yet to be built. Our society rests on strength of…
The former leader, 7th Senate of Nigeria, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba SAN, has declared that it is a miracle Nigeria is still remaining together as a nation despite the ups and downs she has gone through. Speaking on Nigeria’s 65 years of independence as a nation, when the executives of the Cross River State Council of…
By Kelvin Obambon Suspected armed robbers have attacked a group of women who were on religious pilgrimage in Calabar, the Cross River capital city. The armed gang numbering up to 10 invaded a small guest house located at Adak Uko Street in Calabar South, where the women were lodging during the week. The Paradise News…
By Christian Njoku Rev. Tunde Adeleye, Former Archbishop of the Province of Niger Delta in the Anglican Communion has asserted that claims by Nigerian leaders of a better tomorrow was all a hoax. Adeleye made the call on Thursday in Calabar, while reacting to the Independence Day speech of Pres. Bola Tinubu. The clergy man…