By Nsan Ndoma-Neji The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Cross River State has unveiled its Advisory Council for the State Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Prominent names on the list include the President of Semakemek Support Organization, Archbishop Emmah Gospel Isong, former Governor Ben Ayade and Dame Senator Florence Ita-Giwa. Also appointed…
By Ovat Abeng Following the confirmation of Ebola Outbreak at Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria, the Anambra State government, has announced plans to deploy surveillance health officers in Chinua Achebe International Airport Umueri, motor parks, banks and other social gathering areas. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Ben Obidike, who made the…
Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has presented a proposed budget of N987,808,089,235.92 for the 2027 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly. Tagged the “Budget of Consolidation and Renewed Hope,” the proposed expenditure represents approximately a 2.57% increase over the 2026 budget. It aims to consolidate the administration’s achievements while addressing…
By Our Reporter In what has been described as one of the fastest political U-turns in the state’s recent history, David Asim Agbor, the former Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Etung Chapter, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC) just six days after…
By Kelvin Obambon Former Deputy Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, PhD has paid a glowing and emotional tribute to the late veteran journalist, Anietie Ben Akpan (fondly referred to as Roro Chief), crediting the fearless reportage of the era’s correspondents for saving his life during the intense…
Mr. Denis Egor, the immediate past Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Obubra Chapter, has reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty and commitment to the party. His declaration comes amid speculations of mounting pressure on him from certain quarters within the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), reportedly aimed at swaying his political allegiance. Speaking during a…
By Ovat Abeng The former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Dr. George Moghalu, has mourned Professor Gregory Ibe, founder of Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State, describing his death as a profound loss to Nigeria’s academic community, Abia State and the many lives touched by his philanthropy and commitment to education. Moghalu…
The rich cultural diversity and peaceful co-existence that defines Cross River State as The Nation’s Paradise was once again brought to the fore as Yoruba women and youths resident in the state staged a colourful Oodua Women Solidarity Unity Walk in Calabar. Beyond the colour and pageantry, the walk was a profound declaration of cultural…
Nigeria will introduce fuel taxes when the economy stabilises and Nigerians’ income levels can accommodate the additional costs, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has said. ARISE News on Monday stated that Oyedele made this known during an exclusive interview on the sidelines of the 2026 International Monetary Fund…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Tourism Bureau has announced that the fourth edition of the Calabar Marathon will take place on October 31, 2026, under the theme “Run for Conscience Against Poverty”. Speaking at a press conference in Calabar on Monday, John Atsu, Managing Director of the Cross River Tourism Bureau and Chairman…
