On behalf of my family and myself, I wish to express our deepest and most heartfelt appreciation to everyone who stood by us during the passing and burial of our beloved father and patriarch, Professor Ibiang Oden Ewa, who passed away in May and was laid to rest on August 9, 2025. Losing a father…
Recently, the University of Calabar announced the promotion of Very Reverend Father Professor Julius Agba Ada to the rank of full Professor. Ada, a distinguished scholar, administrator and devoted Roman Catholic Priest of the Diocese of Ogoja, represents hard work and scholarly dedication. This momentous achievement in the field of Business Management is particularly notable;…
In the quiet grace of Ugep, the Governor of Cross River State did what few moments in power truly demand—he bowed. Not to politics, nor to ceremony, but to a man whose life had already etched itself into the very conscience of the state. Professor Ibiang Oden Ewa was not just a scholar of military…
By Engr Simon Utsu Earlier today, during plenary under the leadership of Hon. Thomas Inah, the 7th Bekwarra LGA legislative council moved a motion to name the Youth resource center in Abuochiche after Ukan Idagbo, whose sojourn on earth was suddenly cut short last week. I read through the motion and I was touched not…
By DC Enamhe There are places where the air seems thicker, where history lingers in whispers and the trees seem to know your name. Akim Ekpe, or Mgbe Hall, is one such place , forever cloaked in an unsettling mix of reverence and dread. Before its gates stands the sacred Osama Mgbe tree, roots sunk…
Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, PhD, is a distinguished statesman and leader notable for his contributions to national development, particularly in Cross River State and the Niger Delta region. He is recognized for his dedication to service, leadership, cultural advocacy, and sustained efforts to improve governance and infrastructure. Duke’s career has spanned various roles, including his tenure…
The Media Team of Rt. Hon. Orok Duke PhD, Commissioner representing Cross River State at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board, has joined friends, colleagues, and associates to celebrate him on the occasion of his birthday today, 24th July 2025. In a series of goodwill messages, the team and other well-wishers extolled Dr Duke’s…
The State Chairman, Alphonsus Ogar Eba Esq. JP, and the State Executive Committee members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Cross River State, extend their warmest congratulations to you, Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke PhD. As a distinguished son of Duke Town, Calabar, your life is a reflection of leadership, intellect, cultural advocacy, and service….
They say every state is born twice, first as an idea, then as an institution. Ogoja State, as an idea, has meandered the Nigerian political space for decades, lingering like an unwritten promise in the strips of constitutional reform. The National Assembly is at it again. This time, as a potential political project with implications…
By Dr John Egbe As we stand on the frontlines, courageously confronting the surgical giants and monsters that threaten our patients’ lives, we humbly implore for divine intervention. We ask for an abundance of grace, wisdom, strength, and good health to sustain us in this noble pursuit. May our selfless devotion and unwavering commitment to…
