The Cross River State Ministry of Health has described as “misleading, inflammatory, and unfounded” social media claims regarding the government’s emergency response to the recent tragic auto accident involving students and staff of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). The accident, which occurred at Odukpani, claimed the lives of three students and one staff…
By Anthony Uwadiegwu The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State has declared the seat of Governor Bassey Otu vacant ahead of the 2027 elections, citing his poor performance since May 29, 2023. PDP governorship aspirant, Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong, made the declaration Monday upon arrival at Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar, where he…
By Amawu, Cletus Albert Amawu What began as a journey of faith has turned into a nightmare of anguish, fear, and desperate hope. For eight harrowing days, thirteen young Cross Riverians, vibrant, hopeful, and committed to service, have been held captive by ruthless bandits in Aloma Village, Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Their…
A new pattern of complaints has emerged among Nigerian electricity consumers, with metering challenges accounting for the largest share of grievances in 2025. This marks a shift from the previously dominant complaints about the high cost of estimated billing, which had been the most prevalent issue among consumers in recent years. This came as Nigerians…
Elder Effiong Ibok Ayi is a distinguished administrator, entrepreneur, and public servant with a proven track record of leadership and community development. A native of Usung Odot Okoyong in Odukpani Local Government Area, Elder Ayi represents a new breed of political leadership – one rooted in academic excellence, grassroots mobilization, and economic empowerment. Driven by…
Leaders and stakeholders from the four wards of Ikom II State Constituency, Nnam, Abanyom, Nta Nselle, and Nde, have unanimously endorsed the Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, as their sole candidate for a third term. The decision was reached after what the leaders described as extensive consultations…
By Kelvin Obambon A tragic motor accident along the Calabar–Itu Highway has claimed the lives of at least two individuals, believed to be students of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). The incident, which occurred on the night of May 1, 2026, involved a head-on collision between a commercial coaster bus and a heavy-duty…
A frontline aspirant for the Cross River North senatorial seat, Dr. John Onyi Agaba, has taken a significant step in his 2026 ambition after purchasing the Expression of Interest and Nomination forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The forms were obtained at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, with a payment receipt confirming the…
By Kelvin Obambon The Yakurr Peoples Club (YPC), Abuja branch, has called for calm following reports of escalating tensions between Ugep and Idomi communities in Yakurr Local Government Area. In a press release issued on May 1, 2026, the club expressed deep concern over a “lingering land dispute” and urged leaders of both communities to…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has called for a fundamental shift in the philosophy of organized labor, urging a transition from traditional “protest unionism” to a model focused on national development and wealth creation. Delivering the keynote address at the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration at Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, the Governor…
