The Cross River State Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Development reminds all cocoa, coffee, oil palm, and rubber farmers across the State that the ongoing Traceability Registration Exercise is very important. This exercise will help ensure that your farm produce can continue to be sold in international markets and meet global standards. All farmers are…
By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Government has condemned the vandalism of facilities at the General Hospital, Calabar, following protests linked to a tragic accident involving students of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, described the incident as “unfortunate and overblown” during an on-the-spot assessment,…
The Cross River State Ministry of Health has described as “misleading, inflammatory, and unfounded” social media claims regarding the government’s emergency response to the recent tragic auto accident involving students and staff of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). The accident, which occurred at Odukpani, claimed the lives of three students and one staff…
By Anthony Uwadiegwu The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State has declared the seat of Governor Bassey Otu vacant ahead of the 2027 elections, citing his poor performance since May 29, 2023. PDP governorship aspirant, Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong, made the declaration Monday upon arrival at Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar, where he…
A new pattern of complaints has emerged among Nigerian electricity consumers, with metering challenges accounting for the largest share of grievances in 2025. This marks a shift from the previously dominant complaints about the high cost of estimated billing, which had been the most prevalent issue among consumers in recent years. This came as Nigerians…
Leaders and stakeholders from the four wards of Ikom II State Constituency, Nnam, Abanyom, Nta Nselle, and Nde, have unanimously endorsed the Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, as their sole candidate for a third term. The decision was reached after what the leaders described as extensive consultations…
A frontline aspirant for the Cross River North senatorial seat, Dr. John Onyi Agaba, has taken a significant step in his 2026 ambition after purchasing the Expression of Interest and Nomination forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The forms were obtained at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, with a payment receipt confirming the…
By Kelvin Obambon The Yakurr Peoples Club (YPC), Abuja branch, has called for calm following reports of escalating tensions between Ugep and Idomi communities in Yakurr Local Government Area. In a press release issued on May 1, 2026, the club expressed deep concern over a “lingering land dispute” and urged leaders of both communities to…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has called for a fundamental shift in the philosophy of organized labor, urging a transition from traditional “protest unionism” to a model focused on national development and wealth creation. Delivering the keynote address at the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration at Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, the Governor…
By Kingsley Agim Ahead of the World Press Freedom Day celebration, the Deputy Press Secretary to Governor Bassey Otu, Mr. Edem Darlington, in collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, on Thursday, led a delegation of media practitioners to visit ailing veteran journalist, Mr. Peter Okon, celebrating his resilience and…
