By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Special Advisers Forum has commended Governor Bassey Edet Otu for restoring the joy, colour and global appeal of Carnival Calabar, describing the 2025 edition as a clear demonstration of purposeful leadership and a renewed commitment to the state’s cultural identity. In a statement signed by the Secretary of…
As Nigerians usher in the New Year, Dr Betta Edu, has described 2026 as a defining turning point,a year poised to unlock new opportunities, deepen national unity, and deliver audacious restoration for all citizens. In her New Year message, Dr Edu called on Nigerians to embrace renewed hope, shared responsibility, and unwavering commitment to nation-building,…
The Holy Father, His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu, Leader of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS) Worldwide, has issued a strong spiritual charge to global leaders, describing the year 2026 as a divinely permitted and ordained year that will test leadership and reveal hidden motives. Addressing presidents, prime ministers, monarchs, governors, lawmakers, captains…
The founder and patron of Tinkoriko, Otuekong Rt Hon Orok Otu Duke, PhD, has announced that preparations for the 2026 edition of the annual cultural celebration are complete, with youths and community members ready to flood the streets of Calabar tomorrow. Since its founding in 1993, Tinkoriko has grown into a platform that promotes unity,…
In a move that has become a hallmark of his commitment to welfare and camaraderie, the Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Duke PhD, has met with former members of the Cross River State House of Assembly on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, to share…
In the spirit of the Christmas season and in furtherance of his commitment to humanitarian service, Dr. Godwin Agbor on Tuesday carried out a series of outreach activities across Utukalu in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State. Speaking, Dr. Agbor reaffirmed his commitment to humanitarian service and inclusive development, assuring the people of…
By Kelvin Obambon Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Cross River State Chapter, Comrade Emmanuel Olayi, has overseen the disbursement of Christmas gift approved for youth and student bodies by Governor Bassey Edet Otu. In a meeting held at the Youth House in Calabar on Christmas Day, Comrade Olayi expressed immense gratitude…
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Cross River State Chapter, has extended an invitation to all Affiliated youth groups to a Christmas celebration. The event scheduled for today, 25th December 2025, at the Sen. Bassey Edet Otu’s Youth and Entrepreneurial House by 1:00 p.m, will feature the distribution of Christmas packages received from the…
The Cross River State Government has hosted leaders of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Cross River State Council, and other youth stakeholders, urging youths across the state to celebrate the Christmas and festive season in peace, unity, and love. The youth delegation, led by the State Chairman of the NYCN, His Youthfulness, Comrade…
By Kelvin Obambon In an effort to show love during the yuletide, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has distributed food items such rice, vegetable oil and other consumables to stakeholders in Cross River. The state NDDC Representative, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke PhD, who personally supervised the distribution exercise between Tuesday December 23 and Wednesday…
