By Effiom Gertrude The Ideal Progressive Movement has declared its full support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, formally endorsing all APC candidates and pledging 100 percent support for the party. The declaration was made at the movement’s inaugural meeting, which attracted members, supporters and distinguished leaders who have…
By Kelvin Obambon Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has announced N50 million for the construction of the Ugep Peace Stadium, a key request made by the Obol Lopon of Ugep and Traditional Ruler of Yakurr, during the 21st edition of the Leboku International New Yam Festival held on Monday at the venue…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Cross River Central Senatorial District, Hon. Oden Ewa, on Sunday, paid a courtesy visit to former Governor His Excellency, Chief Clement Ebri, at his country residence in Mkpani. The high-level engagement formed part of ongoing political consultations and stakeholders coordination as political parties strategize ahead of the…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Consultative Forum (CRSCF) has applauded the Presidency and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following key appointments into the party’s 2027 Presidential Campaign Council. In a statement released in Calabar on Monday and jointly signed by the Forum’s Chairman, Barr. Eyo Nsa Ekpo and the Secretary…
By Ovat Abeng A notable philanthropist and the founder of Sir Emeka Offor Foundation (SEOF), Emeka Offor, has gave out over 6000 bags of 50 kilogrammes of long-grain rice to over 3000 indigent widows of Oraifite community in Ekwisigo local government area of Anambra State. The distribution exercise took place at the Foundation’s warehouse along…
The Commissioner representing Cross River State on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, Ph.D., has expressed deep concern and sadness following a devastating fire outbreak that gutted major sections of the SPAR Mall (Calabar Mall) in the early hours of Saturday, August 22, 2026. In a press statement…
By Kelvin Obambon Political leaders from Abi Local Government Area on Sunday held a strategic meeting with the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Cross River Central Senatorial District, Hon. Oden Ewa, to discuss the future of the constituency and the need for greater political cooperation. The delegation was led by Rt. Hon. John…
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji Territorial Archbishop of Calabar, Archbishop Josef Bassey, has appealed for city-wide support for business owners, workers and families affected by Saturday’s inferno that wrecked a portion of multi -million nair Calabar shopping Mall, popularly known as SPAR Mall. The cleric described the fire as a devastating blow to the city’s commercial heart…
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Offiong Offiong, on Sunday barred worshippers from accessing the University of Calabar Chapel of Redemption for their service. The development occurred despite a Federal High Court injunction restraining the vice-chancellor from interfering with the chapel’s activities or locking its premises. The court had issued the injunction on…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command, said it has sustained its intelligence-led and joint security operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks and violent non-state actors across the State, recording a significant operational breakthrough in the early hours of Saturday, 22nd August 2026, at Amiyi, Ogbaru Local Government Area of the State. According to…
