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…
Prominent legal practitioner and Director-General of the Good Governance Advocacy Initiative (GGAI), Sir Leonard Anyogo, has called on the people of Alifokpa community to intensify their efforts against drug abuse, engage actively in the electoral process, and maintain high security consciousness. Speaking during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting hosted at his Anyogo’s Resort residence, he urged…
Christ for All Nations (CfaN), the international evangelistic ministry founded by the late German-American evangelist Reinhard Bonnke, has selected Calabar, the capital of Cross River State, to host its 2026 gospel crusade. The four-day Calabar Great Gospel Crusade 2026 is scheduled to take place from November 12 to 15, 2026. Announcing the event at a…
By Ovat Abeng The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Sector Command, has deployed personnel to strategic locations across Onitsha and its environs ahead of the temporary closure of the First Niger Bridge from September 7 to 21, 2026. The deployment notice was contained in a statement signed and issued to Journalists in Awka…
