By Kelvin Obambon In a move aimed at easing the economic burden on residents and commercial transport operators, the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has announced a sweeping set of reforms for the state’s transport sector. The Governor’s intervention follows growing concerns raised by commercial drivers and residents across Calabar…
By Kelvin Obambon In a significant move to strengthen interfaith harmony and support vulnerable groups, the Cross River State Government has celebrated the holy month of Ramadan by reaching out to the Muslim community, with a specific focus on supporting widows. The high-powered delegation expressed commitment to the “People First” mandate of Governor Bassey Edet…
By Kelvin Obambon The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has declared a zero-tolerance policy toward the destruction of its projects, vowing to arrest and prosecute any individual, including community leaders, found complicit in the vandalization of its infrastructure. The warning was issued by the NDDC State Director for Cross River, Dr. Daniel Ajunwa, during a…
Ntufam Ekum Ekok Ojogu, former Caretaker Chairman of APC in Cross River State, is expressing a loudable “Congratulations!” to the new State Executive Committee! They were affirmed during the party’s congress which held at the UJ Esuene stadium in Calabar on Tuesday. Ojogu is grateful to His Excellency Governor Bassey Edet Otu for letting him…
By Christiana Ushang In continued efforts to strengthen community participation in forest conservation, the Chairman of the Cross River State Forestry Commission, Ntufam, Rt. Hon. Deacon Dr. George O’ben-Etchi, has emphasized the critical role of grassroots involvement in safeguarding forest resources. Speaking during the inauguration of the Forest Management Committee (FMC) for Ekong–Anaku Community in…
By Kelvin Obambon The U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar buzzed with excitement on Thursday, March 5, 2026, as the inaugural day of the MTN CHAMPS Athletics Classics delivered a series of high-octane performances. The event, which serves as a premier platform for discovering Nigeria’s next generation of track stars, saw athletes across various categories compete for…
Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong has extended warm congratulations to the newly elected Cross River State Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by Rt. Hon. Christopher Eta as State Chairman. In a congratulatory message, the senator commended the emergence of the new leadership, noting that Rt. Hon. Eta brings to the position a wealth…
The Nigeria Football Federation has dismissed widespread reports that Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes are over, insisting that FIFA has not issued any formal communication to the federation regarding the pending eligibility dispute involving DR Congo, and that quotes being circulated by multiple media outlets were lifted from a November 2025 FIFA publication rather than…
By Our Reporter A five-year legal battle between the University of Calabar (UNICAL) and eight of its students has concluded with a scathing judgment from the Federal High Court sitting in Calabar. The court declared the institution’s actions in admitting students into unaccredited engineering programs as “fraudulent, reckless, and deceitful.” Presiding Judge, Justice R. O….
By Victoria Omini The Cross River State Government has officially launched a major agricultural initiative to register approximately 17,000 cocoa, oil palm, and coffee farmers under the newly established State Traceability System. The move is designed to ensure that the state’s agricultural exports remain competitive and compliant with the stringent European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)….
