The Deputy Governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Cross River State, Dr Stella Archibong has condemned the attack on Peter Obi during his visit to Benue State. Dr. Archibong’s remarks follows the recent blockade of the convoy of the NDC presidential candidate in Benue State by some youths. Obi was travelling from…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command, has dismissed a publication making the round that it operatives demanded and collected a sum of six hundred thousand naira (600,000), to release Miss Jennifer Nwosu, daughter of the late popular comedian, Azia Nwosu who was gruesomely murdered recently in Awka, the state capital. The State Commissioner…
By Our Reporter The Leader of the 7th Bakassi Legislative Assembly, Rt. Hon. Grace Bassey, has launched an educational support initiative for children in need in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State. The initiative, which was carried out at Ikot Efiom, the council headquarters, provided selected beneficiaries with school books, bags, writing materials,…
The Cross River State Government has commenced the distribution of over 25,000 fruit tree nurseries of various species to farmers across the State, marking another significant step by His Excellency, Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu, in the State’s Reforestation Programme and its drive to build a greener, healthier and economically resilient Cross River. The distribution,…
By Ovat Abeng The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, was on Tuesday obstructed by suspected political thugs in Benue State, preventing him and his delegation from reaching the Yelwata community on a scheduled humanitarian mission. Obi, who disclosed the incident in a statement posted to his official X (formerly Twitter)…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Government has officially flagged off the second phase of its agricultural transformation initiative with the distribution of 3,600 bags of improved cowpea and soybean seeds to farmers across the state. The programme is designed to strengthen food security, improve maternal and child nutrition, and transition smallholder farmers into…
By Ukorebi Esien The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, Comrade Archibong Bassey, has been listed among the 100 Most Influential Women in Cross River State in the 2026 edition of Leading Ladies in CRS. Bassey’s recognition is contained in a Notification/Congratolatory letter by the editorial team of the…
By Uthman Oriyomi Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, on Monday attended the campaign flag-off of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in a show of solidarity with its presidential candidate, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. Obi, who arrived at the venue at 12:33pm, expressed support for Makinde and called for unity…
By Sylvia Okoi In a renewed bid to improve environmental cleanliness and safeguard public health, the Cross River State Government has inaugurated a Special Environmental Task Force to enforce environmental laws and ensure compliance across the State. Speaking during the inauguration in his office on Monday, the Commissioner for Environment, Barr. Bassey Offiong Mensah, charged…
The presiding pastor of Salvation Ministries, David Ibiyeomie has condemned internet fraud ‘Yahoo’, equating cybercrime directly to theft and ordering fraudsters within his congregation to take their offerings elsewhere. The cleric delivered the sharp rebuke during a recent sermon, warning that the church will not accept financial contributions derived from illicit activities or the exploitation…
