…Laments eight-month blackout in Big Qua Town By Kelvin Obambon The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has strongly condemned the persistent and worsening electricity situation across the state, specifically highlighting a devastating eight-month blackout in Big Qua community of Calabar. In a communiqué issued following its Congress held on Wednesday, March…
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…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a nationwide warning as temperature continues to rise across several states, raising concerns over heat stress and related health complications. In an advisory posted on its X page, NiMet said residents of Benue, Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kogi, Niger, Kebbi, Cross River, Oyo, Ogun and other…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River Internal Revenue Service (CRIRS) has kicked off a high-level two-day strategy session aimed at reviewing its operational framework and leveraging a newly signed tax law to drive the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) toward a target of N10 billion monthly. The session, which brought together key government stakeholders and…
In its commitment to strengthening sanitation standards and safeguarding public health, the Cross River State House of Assembly has passed the Open Defecation Prohibition Bill. The bill is a legislative measure aimed at improving sanitation and public health. It seeks to outlaw open defecation in public places and promote the use of proper toilet facilities…
The Cross River State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned what it describes as an attempt by non-members and external forces to “hijack” the party’s administrative structure. The party leadership, speaking during a press briefing in Calabar on Tuesday, insisted that the state chapter remains united and operates strictly under the…
Former member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, Daniel Asuquo, has congratulated the newly elected State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, Chris Etta, as well as members of the newly constituted State Executive Committee of the party. Dansuki, who represented Akamkpa/Biase Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, described…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has concluded a five-day intensive training programme on Public Speaking for young participants from the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS). The training, aimed at equipping budding comperes with essential communication skills, covered key aspects of public speaking, including confidence building, audience engagement, and…
Joy and appreciation continue to spread across the traditional institutions of Cross River North as High Chief Higgins Peters fulfilled yet another phase of his commitment to support traditional rulers in the region. The second phase of the monthly stipend initiative has now been paid to 120 clan heads and five paramount rulers of the…
(For Governor Bassey Edet Otu, Silverbird “Man of the Year,2025 and The Sun Newspaper, Man of the year 2025”) Cross River is proud of you, Fly high,our Silver-bird, Fly high, Sail on by, Your time is on. Like a bridge over troubled waters, You are to ease our minds, Your time has come to shine,…
