By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Government has deepened its commitment to health sector reform and system strengthening with the successful conclusion of a five-day technical workshop on the Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) 2026 Annual Operational Plan (AOP). The workshop, jointly organized by the State Ministry of Health in collaboration with the United Nations Population…
The Cross River State Government has set in motion a sweeping restoration of fire service operations across the state, starting with the rehabilitation of the Calabar headquarters, after years of abandonment. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Asset Management and Recovery, Barr. Gilbert Agbor, disclosed this during an inspection of the State Fire Service…
Students across Obudu, Bekwarra, and Obanliku (OBO) Federal Constituency have expressed deep gratitude to Dr. Godwin Agbor for his recently concluded Scholarship/Grant Scheme, describing the initiative as “humanistic” and transformative. Beneficiaries told the media that the support was a rare and generous gesture, especially coming from a private individual who is neither a public office…
As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, Dr. Betta Edu, has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, patriotism, and shared responsibility as the nation charts a renewed course for growth and prosperity. In her goodwill message to Nigerians, Dr. Edu commended the resilience, progress, and enduring spirit of the people, describing Nigerians as “specially crafted…
By Kelvin Obambon The National Youth Council of Nigeria Cross River State Chapter has hosted its much anticipated Couch Session 1.0 in commemoration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The event which took place at the Apostle Senator Bassey Edet Otu Youth House in Calabar Tuesday, heralded a call on youths in the state to harness…
Today, as we commemorate our 65th Independence Anniversary, we reflect on the journey that has led us to this milestone and pay tribute to the sacrifices of our founding fathers who tirelessly fought for our freedom and self-determination. Their legacy serves as a poignant reminder of our collective responsibility to build a prosperous and united…
By Kelvin Obambon The Federal Government Girls College Calabar Old Girls Association, Class of 2005, commemorated their 20th anniversary by awarding scholarships to the best graduating students of the school, a gesture aimed at motivating the next generation of female leaders. Speaking at the ceremony held in the school premises on Monday September 29, 2025,…
By Kelvin Obambon The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State has established a new executive committee following its 2025 State Congress held on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Barr. Venatius Ikem was reelected as the State Chairman for a second term, extending to 2029. The Congress took place at the Venetian Arena in Calabar,…
By Sylvia Okoi The Cross River State Government, through the Ministry of Environment, has pledged to sustain the state’s sanitation culture with its monthly environmental sanitation exercise. This commitment was reaffirmed during the September edition of the statewide exercise, which took a unique turn as the monitoring team, led by the Commissioner for Environment, Hon….
By Christian Njoku Archbishop Josef Bassey, the Founding Pastor of God’s Heritage Global Mission has asserted that great nations are not built by politicians or military might but by patriots. Bassey disclosed this on Friday in Calabar during a press conference as part of activities to mark his birthday which was celebrated on Sept. 25…