By Victoria Omini The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, on Wednesday held a Solemn Assembly to commit the 2026 working year into the hands of God. The spiritual gathering, held at the Ernest Etim-Bassey Press Centre, brought together journalists across media organisations in the state, despite what the council described as…
National Health Fellows on Friday, 9 January 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Cross River State Council, seeking collaboration to amplify health advocacy and community based interventions across the state. Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Catherine Modey, National Health Fellow Representing Calabar Municipal, explained that their work goes…
By Kelvin Obambon The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has approved the nomination of Chief Ashie Osor of the Nigerian Chronicles Newspaper as its new Financial Secretary following a bye-election process. The nomination was ratified during the Union’s December 2025 Congress, which was presided over by the Council’s Vice Chairman, Comrade…
By Kelvin Obambon The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has called on the State Government, led by Governor Bassey Edet Otu, to fast-track the implementation of the ban on property agents accused of exploiting tenants and worsening the state’s housing crisis. The demand was contained in a communiqué issued at the…
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…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, joins the global community to mark the commencement of the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, with a renewed call for collective responsibility, stronger protection systems, and increased accountability in safeguarding the rights and dignity of women and girls. The call was made…
By Kelvin Obambon The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Cross River State Council on Thursday joined over 5,000 worshippers to celebrate the Divine Manifestation of His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu in Calabar. Led by the Chairman, Comrade Archibong Bassey, the NUJ delegation joined traditional rulers, industry leaders, clergy, Nollywood figures, and members of the Brotherhood…
By Kelvin Obambon The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, collaborated with the Internet Society Nigeria Chapter to host a vital training session for journalists on data encryption and digital security, marking the 2025 Global Encryption Day. The event, themed “A Shield in Uncertain Times: The Role of Encryption,” took place on…
By Kingsley Agim The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has felicitated Governor Bassey Otu on the occasion of his 66th birthday, describing him as a visionary and media-friendly leader whose administration has continued to transform the fortunes of the state. In a goodwill message signed by the State NUJ Chairman, Comrade…
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…