We have observed with deep concern the patently false and malicious narrative being circulated by an amorphous group, whose sole aim appears to be the deliberate smearing of the character and reputation of Hon. Oden Ewa. This group, operating under the guise of public interest, has attempted—out of plain ignorance, mischief, or both—to distort a…
By Shola Onimago A silent but defining battle is unfolding in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry,not one fought with guns or politics, but with power and control. On one side stands the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), the vocal labour body representing thousands of oil and gas workers. On the other…
Dear Colleagues, On this World Teachers’ Day, I extend my deepest respect to the faculty of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) and, by extension, to teachers everywhere. You are the custodians of knowledge, the stewards of character, and the architects of a future that is yet to be built. Our society rests on strength of…
By Christian Njoku Rev. Tunde Adeleye, Former Archbishop of the Province of Niger Delta in the Anglican Communion has asserted that claims by Nigerian leaders of a better tomorrow was all a hoax. Adeleye made the call on Thursday in Calabar, while reacting to the Independence Day speech of Pres. Bola Tinubu. The clergy man…
Happy 65th Independence Day Celebration On behalf of my family, Management and Staff of the Cross River State Forestry Commission, I join the good citizens of Nigeria to felicitate the President and Commander In-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima,…
“Act Now for a Peaceful Cross River”: A Call to Bridge the Gap Between Institutions and Action As the global community marks the 2025 International Day of Peace under the theme “Act Now for a Peaceful World,” the Cross River State Chapter of the Partners for Peace (P4P) in the Niger Delta calls on the…
By Agba Jalingo Since the unveiling of the Senator John Owan Enoh-JOE MSME Support Program by the Minister of State for Industries in Calabar, the Cross River State capital in August, there are some persons in the State who have been having sleepless nights and gasping for their breathe in utter disbelief. It appears to…
By The Cross River State Consultative Forum (CRSCF) A shadow has been cast over the Cross River sun; not by clouds, but by a chorus of manufactured grievances. The recent, well-considered appointment of Orok Bassey Okon Esq. as Head of Service has been met not with the applause due a qualified son of the soil,…
The Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on Asset Management and Recovery, Barr. Gilbert Agbor, has taken a swipe at former Auditor-General of Cross River State, Mr. John Odey, describing his recent commentary on state appointments as “laughable, regrettable, and shamelessly petty.” Odey’s now-deleted Facebook post, which has been widely circulated on social media, alleged…
In every generation, there are men and women who rise through the ranks not by shortcuts or sentiment, but through grit, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to service. Hon. Chief Ajah Francis Ajah, mni, stands tall in that category. His story is not just about personal success, but about the triumph of diligence, merit, and…
