By Kelvin Obambon In a move aimed at easing the economic burden on residents and commercial transport operators, the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has announced a sweeping set of reforms for the state’s transport sector. The Governor’s intervention follows growing concerns raised by commercial drivers and residents across Calabar…
By Kelvin Obambon In a significant move to strengthen interfaith harmony and support vulnerable groups, the Cross River State Government has celebrated the holy month of Ramadan by reaching out to the Muslim community, with a specific focus on supporting widows. The high-powered delegation expressed commitment to the “People First” mandate of Governor Bassey Edet…
By Kelvin Obambon The U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar buzzed with excitement on Thursday, March 5, 2026, as the inaugural day of the MTN CHAMPS Athletics Classics delivered a series of high-octane performances. The event, which serves as a premier platform for discovering Nigeria’s next generation of track stars, saw athletes across various categories compete for…
By Our Reporter A five-year legal battle between the University of Calabar (UNICAL) and eight of its students has concluded with a scathing judgment from the Federal High Court sitting in Calabar. The court declared the institution’s actions in admitting students into unaccredited engineering programs as “fraudulent, reckless, and deceitful.” Presiding Judge, Justice R. O….
By Victoria Omini The Cross River State Government has officially launched a major agricultural initiative to register approximately 17,000 cocoa, oil palm, and coffee farmers under the newly established State Traceability System. The move is designed to ensure that the state’s agricultural exports remain competitive and compliant with the stringent European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)….
By Kelvin Obambon In a strong show of support, the Cross River State Local Government Councillors Forum, consisting of 196 councillors in the 18 LGAs, has formally endorsed Governor Bassey Edet Otu and his deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking at the endorsement event which took place on Tuesday during…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State held its State Congress on March 3, 2026, at the U. J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar. The event was attended by Governor Bassey Edet Otu, party stakeholders, former state executives, and newly elected local government party leaders, marking what many described as a new chapter in the political history…
By Kelvin Obambon In a major win for environmental justice and community rights, the New Ekuri Community has reached a peaceful resolution with Ezemac International (Nig.) Ltd. over disputed logging in their community forest. The agreement, announced Tuesday March 3, 2026 in a press statement by Dr Martin Egot, a community leader, involves stoppage of…
I heartily congratulate my Governor, His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, on yet another well-deserved recognition as Man of the Year by the Silverbird Group. Only three weeks ago, Your Excellency was honoured as Governor of the Year by The Sun Newspapers. On the same day, you were also conferred with an Honorary Doctorate…
GOODWILL MESSAGES FOR THE 80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION OF SENATOR PRINCESS FLORENCE ITA-GIWA, OON, KSN As part of activities marking the 80th Birthday Celebration of Senator Dame Princess Florence Ita-Giwa, OON, friends, associates, well-wishers, institutions, and members of the public are warmly invited to send their goodwill messages in honour of this remarkable milestone. Your prayers,…
