The Director General of Cross River Geographic Information Agency (CRGIA), Mr. William Archibong Jnr, received members of the House of Assembly committee on Lands, led by Hon. Stanley B. Nsemo, Member representing Calabar Municipality State Constituency and Chairman of the House Committee on Lands. He was accompanied by Hon. Omang C. Omang, member representing Bekwara…
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 Ovat Abeng The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has conveyed his sincere condolences to the Awolowo family, friends, and associates of Mr. Segun Awolowo Jnr, who passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2023, at the age of 62. In his condolence message signed and made available to Journalists in Awka on Friday,…
The Grammy-winning rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel of the Fugees has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for a case in which he was convicted of illegally funnelling millions of dollars in foreign contributions to former US president Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign. Michel, 52, declined to address the court before US district judge Colleen…
By Kelvin Obambon The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Cross River State Chapter has inaugurated its new state office, a generous donation by the Governor, Prince Bassey Edet Otu. The event, held on Thursday at Adsuite Hotel, Calabar, marks a historic milestone in the political landscape of the state, symbolizing strengthened cooperation between the government…
The Community Relations Officer of Etung Local Government Area, Lady Victoria Njar, has extended warm felicitations to the Executive Chairman of Council, Hon. Henry Njar Anom, as he marks his birthday, describing him as a leader of rare courage, conviction and exemplary character. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Lady Njar hailed the Chairman for…
Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has directed the cancellation of the 2025 Agbokim Waterfalls Green Marathon, following what he described as the “prevailing national security realities” requiring cautious action and responsible planning. Announcing the decision, the Secretary to the Government of the State, Prof. Anthony Owan Enoh, said the Governor considered it…
Three weeks ago, the Oden Ewa Foundation received an urgent report concerning the deteriorating health condition of a 21-year-old young woman, Miss Peace, who had been battling severe medical complications for more than three months. During this period, she had received little to no effective medical attention, leaving her condition to worsen steadily. Although she…
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday appointed Nigerian priest Father Anthony Ekpo as assessor for general affairs of the Vatican Secretariat of State. Ekpo, 44, succeeds Father Roberto Campisi, who was appointed permanent observer of the Holy See to UNESCO in September. In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing the activities of Catholic…
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…
