…Doles out cash, other gifts In commemoration of the 2026 Children’s Day, the member representing Cross River in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, PhD, hosted children across Wards 4 and 5 in Calabar South Local Government Area. The event, which took place at Amayo Duke School, Egerton, saw hundreds of…
By Kelvin Obambon In a determination to transform its agricultural landscape and eliminate dependence on neighbouring states for planting materials, the Cross River State Government has officially flagged off the 2026 wet season farming with the introduction of rapid multiplication technologies and free input distribution. Speaking on Wednesday at a well-attended event in Calabar,…
By Hon. P. Amajama Media The political atmosphere across Cross River North Senatorial District has received a major boost of optimism and renewed expectations following the official acquisition of the Expression of Interest Form by frontline political figure, Patrick Amajama, signalling the formal commencement of what many observers have described as a bold and people-oriented…
By Amawu, Cletus Albert Amawu What began as a solemn gathering of mourning in Bukumanya-Bisu, Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State, transformed into a remarkable celebration of life, culture, legacy and service as the Ogogo Dynasty laid to rest their patriarch, Late Warrant Officer Joseph Echine Ogogo, amid pomp, military pageantry and rich…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has celebrated renowned broadcast journalist, media strategist, and public relations expert, Alhaji Rasheed Olanrewaju Zubair, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as an outstanding professional whose contributions to journalism and public communication remain exceptional. In a congratulatory message signed by the Chairman of…
In a profound demonstration of humanity and altruistic leadership, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong has extended the “Free Medical Outreach” to accommodate an influx of constituents experiencing severe healthcare challenges. Originally scheduled to conclude on Friday, 15th May, this healthcare intervention has now been extended until Wednesday, 20th May, 2026. Remarkably, the initiative has already recorded 155…
In an age where many public figures are remembered only for politics, power, or positions once occupied, Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke is steadily carving a different path, one written in ink, memory, culture, and history. Known by many as a passionate intellectual and an unapologetic lover of books, Duke has continued to build an…
By Kelvin Obambon The Chief Medical Director of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Prof. Ikpeme A. Ikpeme, has highlighted the hospital’s growing capacity to handle complex medical procedures, positioning the institution as a leading tertiary health hub in the West African sub-region. Speaking on the hospital’s “comparative advantages” during a media tour on…
Arthur Jarvis University located in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State, has officially matriculated a total of 255 students into its Basic, Applied, and Social Sciences programmes. The milestone event comes on the heels of major academic success for the institution, arriving just months after an Arthur Jarvis University graduate achieved a first-class…
As preparations for the 2027 race for the Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency seat intensify, stakeholders from Yala II State Constituency, also known as Ukelle, have voiced opposition to the rumored endorsement of Dr. Stella Oreme Odey-Ekpo for the reps seat. In a statement, constituents under the Ukelle Nation said they were rejecting any move to field…
