By Inyali Peter, PhD Cross River North has produced some of the finest and most influential leaders in Cross River State and indeed Nigeria. Many of these leaders, however, are largely defined by the high positions they have occupied. High Chief Higgins Peters stands out differently. Widely regarded as the Natural Leader of the North,…
On the night of Friday, March 27, 2026, Calabar once again woke to the terrifying glow of uncontrolled flames. Around 8:45 p.m., a raging fire engulfed sections of the Akim Timber Market in Calabar Municipality, near the Akim Police Area Command. Shop owners and residents scrambled in the darkness to salvage what they could –…
By Sir Abayomi Apata Let me put a caveat at the outset. Firstly, I was Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim’s coursemate at OAU almost four decades ago. In addition, he made me the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nicon Insurance Ltd a couple of years ago. However, I do not intend to relinquish or surrender…
By Wale Obanigba, Esq. The appointment of Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations marks an important moment in the country’s diplomatic engagement on the global stage. A seasoned businessman, legal scholar, and politician, Ibrahim brings a blend of intellectual depth, international exposure, and legislative experience that positions him strongly for the…
Hon. Francis Ekpo stands as a symbol of purposeful leadership and a clear vision for progress. As Director General of the Cross River State Electrification Agency, he remains fully committed to lighting up rural communities and bringing lasting development to Cross River State. Through dedication and a deep connection to the people, he continues to…
By Kelvin Obambon The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Coalition Movement in Cross River State has issued a scathing assessment of the ongoing oil well dispute between Cross River and Akwa Ibom States, describing the situation as a manifestation of “greed” and a glaring failure of the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership at the federal level….
…Distances himself from controversy, throws full weight behind Governor Bassey Otu’s evidence-based quest for justice. My attention has been drawn to recent attempts by certain individuals to deliberately misrepresent my contributions on the floor of the 6th Senate concerning the Bakassi Peninsula and the consequential loss of the 76 oil wells by Cross River State….
PRESS STATEMENT BY AGGRIEVED MEMBERS OF THE ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS (APC), BOKI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA This press statement was issued to the public on Thursday, 20th February 2026, in Calabar, following extensive consultations among concerned stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State. We, the undersigned and…
My attention has been drawn to widespread discussions and, in some cases, misinformation regarding the arrest of Chief Okoi Obono-Obla following a petition I submitted to the Nigeria Police Force. I consider it necessary to address the public directly, not merely as a public official, but as someone deeply pained by the circumstances that have…
Southern Solidarity Movement (SSM) Press Release: APC STATE CHAIRMANSHIP: THE ZONING CONUNDRUM AND NEED FOR EQUITY AND FAIRNESS. The media space has been inundated recently with different narratives pertaining zoning of the State Chairmanship of the All Progressives Congress,APC in Cross River State. Among the narratives, rising interest as to why the position has to…
