By Sylvia Okoi The Director General of the Cross River Geographic Information Agency (CRGIA), Mr. William Archibong, has called for stronger collaboration between traditional institutions and his agency to ensure effective land administration across the state. Archibong made the call when he led a delegation to the Paramount Ruler of Yakurr and Obol Lopon of…
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and Senator representing Cross River South Senatorial District, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, on Wednesday, led members of the Committee, the Commission’s Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, Executive Director Projects, Obong Victor Antai and top management staff of the NDDC on an assessment and inspection…
By Kelvin Obambon The National Pension Commission (PENCOM) has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing significant reforms in the police pension system, even as Nigeria Police retirees intensify calls for a total withdrawal from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). At a Tuesday meeting with a large gathering of police retirees from the South South zone held…
The Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke PhD, joined family, friends and colleagues in celebrating the birthday of the Commission’s Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, in grand style. Dr. Duke, who graced the occasion with warmth and goodwill extended his heartfelt wishes…
By Kingsley Agim The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has congratulated Comrade Oka Ibor, Editor of the Nigerian Chronicle Newspaper, on his recognition with the 2025 Cross River State Government Best Service Award. The Union, in a message signed by its Chairman, Comrade Archibong Bassey, described the honour as a well-deserved…
The Editor of Nigerian Chronicle, Comrade Oka Ibor, has been honoured with the 2025 Cross River State Government Best Service Award. Ibor was presented the award certificate and Service Medal by the Secretary to the Government of Cross River State, Prof. Anthony Owan Enoh, during the celebration of the Civil/Public Service Day in the state,…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Branch of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, in collaboration with key partners, has conducted a large-scale flood simulation exercise in Inoma, Ukwalla, and Owelle communities of Anambra West Local Government Area. The drill, held on Tuesday, was part of the Italian Government–funded Flood Resilience Project and formed one of…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command has condemned in strong terms the alleged assault on a female member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of the State. The assault according to the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga via statement was reportedly carried…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River South Consultative Forum (CRSCF) has issued a strongly worded press statement criticizing the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition and its faction known as the “ATAM Congress.” The CRSCF accused the coalition of pursuing a divisive ethnic agenda under the guise of opposition politics aimed at destabilizing the state’s…
The Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State, Hon. Dr. Emmanuel Ironbar, has been honoured with the traditional title of Otu Kinwang I of Boki Nation. The conferment, performed by the Paramount Ruler of Boki, HRM Otu Fridalin Akando, took place during a civic reception hosted by the people of Beebo and…
