By Sylvia Okoi The Cross River State Geographic Information Agency recently hosted a stakeholders meeting to discuss the Geographic Information System (GIS) Project, marking a significant step towards the socio-economic development of the State, assuring attendees that the system will be inclusive and user-friendly. Speaking during the opening ceremony, the Director General of the Cross…
By Kelvin Obambon The Lord Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Calabar, Rt Rev Prof. Nneoyi Onen Egbe, has issued a clarion call for urgent national reforms and praised recent strides made in Cross River State by Governor Bassey Otu-led administration. He made the call on Monday at a press conference marking the 2nd session…
By AMAWU Cletus Albert Amawu The Cross River State Cooperative Stakeholders Association marked the 2025 International Day of Cooperatives in grand style in Calabar, in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Welfare and Community Development. The celebration coincided with the United Nations’ International Year of Cooperatives, reinforcing the government’s commitment to inclusive grassroots development. The…
Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, a public holiday in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. This was announced by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, a doctorate holder, in a statement issued on Monday, July 14, following the approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He noted that the declaration was part…
By Kelvin Obambon On Saturday, July 12, 2025, Nigeria’s political and civic elite gathered to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), marking a quarter-century of the agency’s service to the region and the nation. The event, which drew a wide spectrum of stakeholders, highlighted a powerful reflection on the legislative…
The Cross River State Government (CRSG) has joined other states and stakeholders in the Niger Delta region to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), applauding the commission for its unwavering commitment to regional development, especially in the areas of infrastructure, social services, and the empowerment of youth and women across…
Yesterday marked the birthday of Monye Chukwuoma Babatunde Monye, a prominent African thought leader, celebrated innovator, and trailblazing CEO of GOCITY GROUP. This conglomerate is driving technological innovation, youth empowerment, and business transformation across Africa. A Visionary with a Pan-African Mission Born and raised in Nigeria, Babatunde Monye has become a beacon of hope and…
The Special Adviser to the Governor on General Duties, Barr. Ekpenyong Akiba has hailed what he describes as Governor Bassey Otu’s strategic relationship with the Presidency, saying it is the engine behind the growing catalogue of federal projects in Cross River State. He described the governor’s rapport with President Bola Tinubu as deliberate, robust, and…
The House of Twitch has unveiled the first 30 contestants making it into the Top 40 for Miss Ideal Nigeria 2025, setting the stage for what promises to be an extraordinary competition that goes far beyond beauty. Among the newly announced group are doctors, economists, psychologists, creatives, and entrepreneurs, reflecting the pageant’s mission to celebrate…
Rising star and proud son of the Akwa-Cross soil, MEGA-BOY has officially released his much-anticipated single, “Blessings”—and it’s already making waves as a soulful anthem for dreamers around the world. Now available on all major streaming platforms, “Blessings” blends Afrobeats, soul, jazz, reggae, and a touch of country into a heartfelt track that speaks to…
