Stakeholders in Cross River Central Senatorial District have cautioned social media activists and content creators against using their platforms to inflame political tensions ahead of the 2027 general elections, particularly for pecuniary benefits. The stakeholders spoke against the backdrop of an alleged assault involving a content creator, Assam Michael Okongor, popularly known as MC Okrika,…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Government has officially invalidated and cancelled the recent recruitment exercise conducted by the defunct Local Government Service Commission between 2024 and 2025, following explosive findings of widespread job racketeering, financial irregularities, and lack of executive approval. The executive action follows the formal submission and review of the Report…
By Ovat Abeng The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in partnership with the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), has empowered 500 women in Anambra State with start-up items to support their businesses, improve their livelihoods and strengthen their economic independence. The empowerment programme, held in Awka, on…
The Deputy Governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Cross River State, Dr Stella Archibong has condemned the attack on Peter Obi during his visit to Benue State. Dr. Archibong’s remarks follows the recent blockade of the convoy of the NDC presidential candidate in Benue State by some youths. Obi was travelling from…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command, has dismissed a publication making the round that it operatives demanded and collected a sum of six hundred thousand naira (600,000), to release Miss Jennifer Nwosu, daughter of the late popular comedian, Azia Nwosu who was gruesomely murdered recently in Awka, the state capital. The State Commissioner…
By Our Reporter The Leader of the 7th Bakassi Legislative Assembly, Rt. Hon. Grace Bassey, has launched an educational support initiative for children in need in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State. The initiative, which was carried out at Ikot Efiom, the council headquarters, provided selected beneficiaries with school books, bags, writing materials,…
The Cross River State Government has commenced the distribution of over 25,000 fruit tree nurseries of various species to farmers across the State, marking another significant step by His Excellency, Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu, in the State’s Reforestation Programme and its drive to build a greener, healthier and economically resilient Cross River. The distribution,…
By Ovat Abeng The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, was on Tuesday obstructed by suspected political thugs in Benue State, preventing him and his delegation from reaching the Yelwata community on a scheduled humanitarian mission. Obi, who disclosed the incident in a statement posted to his official X (formerly Twitter)…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Government has officially flagged off the second phase of its agricultural transformation initiative with the distribution of 3,600 bags of improved cowpea and soybean seeds to farmers across the state. The programme is designed to strengthen food security, improve maternal and child nutrition, and transition smallholder farmers into…
By Ukorebi Esien The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, Comrade Archibong Bassey, has been listed among the 100 Most Influential Women in Cross River State in the 2026 edition of Leading Ladies in CRS. Bassey’s recognition is contained in a Notification/Congratolatory letter by the editorial team of the…
