The Member representing Yakurr I State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. (Obol) Cyril Omini, has expressed deep appreciation to the Founder-in-Chief of the Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria (RTIFN) movement, Barr. Seyi Tinubu; the National Coordinator, Hon. Ahmed Bala; and the State Coordinator, Engr. Anjor Obande, following his appointment as…
The people of Obubra and Etung Local government areas have come out in solidarity with the member representing Obubra Etung Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Mike Etaba, following recent public criticism that he is unpopular among his constituents while discrediting his style of representation. The people who trooped out in their numbers, representing different groups, staged…
By Param Benson Project Grow, a market systems-driven agricultural development initiative aimed at strengthening relationships between farmers, markets, service providers and institutions, has concluded its community entry engagements across 16 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Cross River State. The milestone marks a critical step in preparations for the 2026 farming season and reinforces the project’s…
By Solomon Azu All roads in the Cross River State on Sunday led to Calabar the Tourism capital of Nigeria, as the Cream de’ la Cream of society including former governors, captains of industry, politicians, friends and family gathered to celebrate the Queen Mother of Ejagham Nation Worldwide, (Ntoe Anakae Ejagham), Ntunkae Grace Arit Etta…
By Kelvin Obambon In a strategic move to solidify the grassroots presence of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration, the Cross River State chapter of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors has formally charged its newly appointed Local Government Coordinators to act as the primary engines for leadership capacity building and political mobilization ahead of the 2027…
Dr. Betta Edu on Sunday hosted the 111th Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, at her residence in Abuja, with discussions centred on strengthening Nigeria-United States collaboration in security, humanitarian response, health, and economic development. Mayor Adams, a former police officer and two-term President of the New York City Council, served as the 111th…
On Sunday, March 1, 2026, Nigeria’s political, business, creative, and cultural elite will converge at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, for the 2025 Silverbird Man of the Year and Special Awards, commencing at 6:00 p.m. At the heart of the celebration, the most prestigious honour of the night — Silverbird Man of…
The Cross River State Commissioner for Youth Development, Barr. Ijom-Ukam, has reaffirmed that the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) remains the only youth umbrella organization recognized by both the state and federal governments. Speaking at a news conference in Calabar, the Commissioner addressed the recent legal and administrative ambiguities surrounding youth leadership in the…
By Kelvin Obambon In a decisive move to curb the recurring menace of structural failures in Cross River and across the country, the Calabar Chapter of the Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE) has held an advocacy road walk to sensitize the public on the dangers of quackery and the necessity of engaging certified professionals….
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…
