By Ovat Abeng The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Grand Alliance has released the provisional timetable and schedule of activities for the 2026 primary elections for the nomination of its candidates in the 2027 general election. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the National Publicity Secretary of the party,…
By Ovat Lawrence, Ph.D Today, we are pleased to announce that the Cross River State Government, through the Project Grow initiative, has successfully delivered its pilot shipment of 114 x 100kg bags of soybeans to Flour Mills Plc in Ibadan, Oyo State. The loading and offloading of the produce were carried out between yesterday, 18th…
By Kelvin Obambon In a massive display of political solidarity, the Prince Is Coming Movement led by its Director General and Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar, has secured a unanimous endorsement for Governor Bassey Edet Otu for a second term in 2027. Addressing a mammoth crowd of supporters at the Ikom…
The Cross River State Chapter of the City Boy Movement has held its maiden strategic meeting in Calabar, ahead of the forthcoming Renewed Hope National Youth Tour scheduled to take place in Benin City, Edo State, on April 23 and 24. The meeting focused on mobilizing strong participation from Cross River State for the South-South…
By Kelvin Obambon The political landscape of Cross River witnessed a seismic shift at the weekend as the state’s top leadership, led by Deputy Governor Peter Odey, declared a target of three million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 election, citing the President’s role in protecting the state’s economic interests and infrastructure…
By Ovat Abeng Wife of the Anambra State governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has expressed satisfaction over the performance of the 100 young women involved in the first batch of the ‘Anambra Skilled Ladies Training Programme in the state. She said the programme has fostered self-reliance and entrepreneurial rebirth. The governor’s wife had in March 2026…
By Kelvin Obambon Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, representing Cross River South Senatorial District has been honored as the “Legislator of the Year” by the Independent Newspaper. The prestigious award was conferred during the media organization’s Silver Jubilee celebration, marking twenty-five years of journalistic excellence. The Senator was unable to attend the ceremony in person as he…
The atmosphere in the ancient city of Calabar was somber on Saturday April 18, 2026, as the remains of the late Associate Professor Edisua Ita, a renowned academic, clergy woman, and development expert, were laid to rest. Among the high-profile dignitaries in attendance was Rt. Hon. Orok Duke PhD, who paid a moving tribute…
By Ovat Abeng The National Working Committee (NWC), of the All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA, has adopted option A4 for all her aspirants contesting the party’s primary election ahead of the 2027 general elections. The adoption method was announced by the National Chairman of the party, Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa at a one-day APGA South -East…
By Ovat Abeng Operatives of the IGP’s Safe School Initiative of the Anambra State Police Command, in the morning of 14th April 2026, arrested one male suspect, Eric Nwombu, for alleged criminal impersonation and unlawful possession of JAMB examination materials. The arrest was contained in a statement issued to Journalists in Awka on Saturday, by…
