The immediate past Director-General of the Cross River State Teachers Continuous Training Institute, TCTI, Biase, Prof. Taoheed Adedoja, is mourning the death of his father-in-law and former PDP National Chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur. Alhaji Tukur died on Saturday, September 12, 2026. at the age of 90. The late elder statesman served as Minister of Industries…
By Kelvin Obambon Civil society organizations and tobacco control advocates have gathered for a two-day capacity-building workshop aimed at addressing the evolving strategies of the tobacco industry and strengthening public health advocacy in Nigeria. Organized by the Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA), the program was held under the theme, “Advancing Interference, Advancing Policy: The Future…
By Ovat Abeng The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Unizik), Awka Branch, Anambra State, has suspended its withdrawal of services following the full payment of the outstanding August 2026 salary to all its members. The suspension takes effect immediately, Friday, September 11, 2026, five days after the branch commenced the industrial…
By Mark Eneng Farmers in Cross River State are set to benefit from expanded access to grants, loans and agricultural guarantees as the Cross River State Agricultural and Loans Board holds a one-day stakeholders’ engagement in Calabar aimed at strengthening agricultural financing across the state. Chairman of the Board, Mr. Toni Ikpeme, disclosed this in…
By Uthman Oriyomi As world leaders converge on New Delhi, India, for the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit, all is set for Nigeria to consolidate bilateral relations with key international partners, expand economic cooperation and advance its strategic interests. The engagement will provide Nigeria with another platform to strengthen partnerships in trade and investment, energy, agriculture,…
By Ovat Abeng The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has urged men and women of the Force in Anambra State to make decent and disciplined their major priorities. He warned that the era of impunity and uninvited interference on public matters is over nationwide under his watch. The IGP made his position known through…
The Cross River State Library Board on Wednesday launched a compendium documenting 100 influential women whose contributions have shaped the development of the state. Speaking at the launch in Calabar, Mrs Eyoanwan Otu, Cross River’s First Lady challenged women to overcome unforgiveness and support one another. Represented by Dr Comfort Oko her Special Adviser on…
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to religious tolerance, peaceful coexistence and inclusiveness, assuring the Muslim community of continued government support. Governor Otu, who spoke through the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh, stated this when a delegation of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)…
The reported truce follows the release of 360 villagers abducted during a Boko Haram attack in northeastern Nigeria. The Nigerian government has been involved in a secret ceasefire with Boko Haram for the past three months, according to an investigation by The New Humanitarian, in a development that could mark a rare pause in years…
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,…
