The leading aspirant for the Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency seat, Hon. Francis Ekpo, was received by a mammoth crowd amid jubilation, as supporters turned out in large numbers to welcome him. The electrifying reception reflected a growing wave of support, with constituents expressing strong belief in Ekpo’s vision for renewed and effective representation at the green…
The meeting of Northern Cross River State Elders Forum earlier scheduled to hold on the 1st of May, 2026 at Metropolitan Hotel, Calabar has been postponed. The postponement is due to the schedule of events in the state wherein some members of the forum are participating. The forum regrets the inconvenience this postponement may cause!…
By Ovat Abeng Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State, has delivered a stirring call to action titled, “Our future in our past: Intellectualism and making of African renaissance. The Governor was speaking as a guest lecturer at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) Association of Nsukka Professors (ANP) hosted by the 6th Biennial Adada…
The Cross River State Government has issued a comprehensive public safety advisory following the release of the 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). Speaking during an interactive session with journalists in Calabar on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dr. Erasmus Ekpang, outlined the state’s…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River Youth in Politics for Good Governance has called for a definitive end to the “recycling” of long-serving legislators, describing the practice of elongated tenures in the National and State Assemblies as “undemocratic” and akin to “tyranny.” Speaking at a press conference held at the Ernest Etim Bassey Press Center…
By Ovat Abeng Leadership and people of Dunukofia Local government area of Anambra state have called on Chairmen of political parties in Nigeria to concede the 2027 election to candidates from Dunukofia for the Dunukofia, Njikoka and Anaocha (DNA) Federal Constituency. The leaders, including traditional rulers and Presidents General decried what they termed “prolonged exclusion”…
By Ovat Abeng The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Charles Soludo has called on Nigerian academics to transition from passive teaching to active developmental intellectualism, stressing that the wealth of knowledge within university walls must directly translate into public policy and societal transformation. Delivering a lecture on Tuesday, at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, during…
Support groups under the Suki umbrella have concluded plans to formally adopt President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu ahead of the 2027 general elections. This decision was reached during a strategic meeting convened by Hon. Eric Anderson, where leaders deliberated on grassroots mobilization strategies to strengthen political support…
By Kelvin Obambon In seeking to enhance the professional readiness of future media practitioners, the newly unbundled Department of Journalism and Media Studies at the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has sought a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council. The Acting Head of Department, Dr. Kwita Dan-Obo, led a…
My journey in life and leadership began as a young girl with a deep passion for community development and service to humanity. This passion led me into the NGO/CSO space, where I gained valuable experience working directly with communities—mobilizing, educating, and empowering people, especially women and youths. That foundation shaped my understanding of real needs…
