By Kingsley Agim The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has congratulated the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State, Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar, on his conferment with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Public Policy and Administration by the prestigious Crown University of Delaware, United States of America. The ceremony,…
Banjul, The Gambia, July 25, 2025 — Emmanuel Onwuka, a Nigerian journalist and publisher of Parallel News, has won the first prize for online journalism at the inaugural Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Media Excellence Awards. The prestigious event was held in Banjul, The Gambia, as part of the 50th-anniversary celebration of ECOWAS,…
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria sitting in Calabar has issued an order restraining the University of Calabar (UNICAL) and its Governing Council from proceeding with the ongoing selection process for a new Vice-Chancellor. In Suit No. NICN/CA/40/2025 filed by Professor Joseph Eyo Duke, the claimant is challenging the advertisement published on 27 May 2025…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra State Police Command, in collaboration with officers from the Adamawa State Police Command has dismantled an interstate child-stealing, abduction, and trafficking syndicate operating in Nnewi, Anambra State. The joint operation led to the arrest of a 43-year-old female suspect, Uche Okoye, and the rescue of 11 children,five boys and six girls…
The National Coordinator of the Nigerian First Lady Support Organization (NFLSO), Dr. Nasir M Nuhu Gama, along with members of his Executives has held a high level meeting with the Director General of Tinubu Support Group, Alhaji Dr. Umar Tanko Yakasai in his office in Abuja. The visit was aimed at engaging in productive discussions…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River Internal Revenue Service (CRIRS) has held a road walk to drive extensive tax compliance awareness campaign across streets and markets in 8Miles, aimed at educating citizens on the importance of tax payment for community and state development. Speaking with journalists during the event at Ikpai Omin – 8Miles,…
The Media Team of Rt. Hon. Orok Duke PhD, Commissioner representing Cross River State at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board, has joined friends, colleagues, and associates to celebrate him on the occasion of his birthday today, 24th July 2025. In a series of goodwill messages, the team and other well-wishers extolled Dr Duke’s…
The State Chairman, Alphonsus Ogar Eba Esq. JP, and the State Executive Committee members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Cross River State, extend their warmest congratulations to you, Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke PhD. As a distinguished son of Duke Town, Calabar, your life is a reflection of leadership, intellect, cultural advocacy, and service….
A Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), Street Priest Incorporated has carried-out a two day medical outreach in Calabar to curb deaths of street children in the city. The outreach which was done in partnership with Asi Ukpo Hospital and Comprehensive Cancer Center among other collaborators commenced on Tuesday and was be rounded-off on Wednesday. Speaking to…
In a remarkable gesture of educational support and human capital development, Hon. Oden Ewa, Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations and Chairman of the Green Economy Initiative in Cross River State, officially flagged off the award of 150 scholarships to students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ugep, for the 2025/2026 academic session. The initiative, under…
