By Cletus Asuquo A Cross River-based cleric, Archbishop Josef Bassey, has faulted claims by the expelled Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in the state, Alphonsus Eba, that he played a decisive role in the emergence of Governor Bassey Otu, insisting that such assertions amount to historical distortion and disrespect to the people of the…
By Kingsley Agim The Special Adviser to the Governor of Cross River State on Asset Management and Recovery, Barr. Gilbert Agbor, has joined well-wishers across the state to celebrate the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Anthony Owan Enoh, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as the fulcrum of the present administration….
The member representing Yakurr II State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Mercy Akpama, has held a Christmas town hall meeting and leadership development programme for students as thousands of constituents access free medical care. The event, which took place at Precious Stone Event Centre, Nko, attracted APC members, community leaders, youths…
By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Special Advisers Forum has congratulated Governor Bassey Edet Otu (represented at the event by his deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey) and the Special Adviser to the Governor on General Duties, Barr. Ekpenyong Akiba, on the honours recently conferred on them by the Okoyong Traditional Council. In a congratulatory…
By Kelvin Obambon Cross River State Governor, Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has visited the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday December 8, 2025, where he passionately sought to reinforce existing security cooperation. The visit underscored a mutual commitment between…
By Emem Julius In a bid to foster digital literacy and promote technology-driven education, Brotherhood Model College in Calabar has officially commissioned a fully-equipped ICT Centre. The centre is equipped with work tables, chairs, ceiling fans, desktop computers, a projector, and a projector screen, 24 hours electricity to ensure that students have uninterrupted access to…
In a decisive move to promote renewable energy and sustainable living, the Chairman of the Green Economy, Cross River State, Hon. Oden Ewa, has officially launched the distribution of solar-powered electricity systems to households and small businesses across the state. The initiative marks a major leap in the state government’s efforts led by Sen Prince…
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji Former Special Adviser to the immediate past Governor of Cross River State on Cocoa Development and Control, Ntufam Dr. Oscar Ofuka, has expressed concern over the mismanagement of a demonstration cocoa farm located at the Cross River Broadcasting Corporation (CRBC) in Calabar. The farm, established during Ofuka’s tenure, was meant to generate…
By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Government has expressed its readiness to host the 66th National Council on Health (NCH) in Calabar, marking the first time the state will welcome Nigeria’s highest health policy-making body. The event is scheduled to hold from November 17 to 21, 2025, at the Calabar International Convention Centre (CICC),…
By Sylvia Okoi The Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Moses Osogi, has expressed satisfaction with the high level of compliance recorded in Akpabuyo Local Government Area during the October edition of the statewide monthly environmental sanitation exercise. The Commissioner, who monitored the exercise in the area alongside the Executive Chairman of Akpabuyo Local Government Council, Hon….