By Kingsley Agim Governor Bassey Edet Otu has intensified efforts to transform healthcare delivery in Cross River State with the approval of funds for the renovation of the General Hospital, Ukem, the Cottage Hospital, Oban, and the commencement of civil works at the abandoned General Hospital complex in Akpabuyo. The latest intervention comes on the…
By Our Reporter The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), South-South Zone, has described Cross River State as one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria, commending the administration of Governor Bassey Otu for sustaining a conducive environment for development, investment, and media practice. The declaration was made during a courtesy visit by officials of the…
By Kelvin Obambon Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, a major stakeholder of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Cross River State, Comrade Austine Ibok, has strongly warned former Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, against accepting a vice-presidential slot under a rumored joint ticket with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. In an…
The Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2027 election in Cross River, Sir Arthur Javis Archibong, has called on the people to take their destiny in their hands by voting a competent person that would change the present narrative in the state. In his Democracy Day message made available to newsmen,…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Government has successfully revitalized the long-abandoned Marina Resort in Calabar, securing a massive private-sector investment worth over N5 billion. The project, driven by the Blake Group (BLEEC), transforms the historic waterfront facility into an all-inclusive, multidimensional entertainment hub featuring a 24-hour music serenade, a club, a bistro, grills,…
By Ovat Abeng The Governing Council of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) Igbariam, Anambra State, at its 122nd Council sitting held on June 12th, 2026, approved the promotion of thirteen distinguished academics to the rank of Professor, in a move that further underscores the institution’s commitment to academic excellence, scholarship, and staff development. The newly…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress APC, has insisted that Hon Arinzechukwu Awogu, Barrister Richard Egenti and others who dragged the party to court without first exhausting internal options for resolving disputes or disagreements remained expelled. The State Chairman of the party, Senator Emmanuel Anosike, disclosed this while addressing…
In a major move to bridge the gap in the child protection workforce, 28 newly trained Auxiliary Social Workers graduated during a ceremony held at the Chambers of Elders Hall in the Calabar Municipal Local Government Council. The intensive program, designed to combat and prevent violence against children at the grassroots, was delivered by the…
By Ovat Abeng Wife of the Anambra State governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo and Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze has urged Nigerians to rededicate themselves to the principles that sustain equity, inclusiveness, unity and growth which are hallmarks of democracy, with total adherence to the rule of law for the…
Cross River State Governor, Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to democratic principles and people-centered governance, urging citizens to actively participate in the development of the state. Governor Otu, represented by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, made this remark during the 2026 Democracy Day Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service held at the Cathedral…
