Cross River State Archives

16 Days of Activism: PadBank Mobile Outreach Declares Menstrual Inequality a ‘Silent Form of Gender-Based Violence’

Editor5 months ago02 mins

By Kelvin Obambon PadBank Mobile Outreach on Tuesday November 25 joined the global community in marking the commencement of the 2025 International 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, highlighting the critical and often overlooked link between menstrual poverty and vulnerability to exploitation. The initiative, committed to ending menstrual poverty and empowering the girl child,…

Cross River APC Pays Ward Executives N700 as Monthly Salary

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By Kelvin Obambon A crisis has erupted within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State over the meager monthly stipends disbursed from the state executive committee to local government chapters and ward executive members. Kelvin Njong, chairman of the Forum of APC Chapter Chairmen and Secretaries in Cross River, revealed that each ward…

NUJ Cross River Council Calls for Stronger Protection of Women and Girls as 16 Days of Activism Begins

Editor5 months ago02 mins

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, joins the global community to mark the commencement of the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, with a renewed call for collective responsibility, stronger protection systems, and increased accountability in safeguarding the rights and dignity of women and girls. The call was made…

Gov Otu’s Achievements Spur Etomi Voter Surge as Agbor Leads Mobilization

Editor5 months ago03 mins

By Kingsley Agim The Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on Asset Management and Recovery, Barr. Gilbert Agbor, has galvanized a major voter registration drive in his political ward of Etomi, calling on residents to take full advantage of the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. Hosting youths, community leaders and residents at his…

NELFUND Engages Stakeholders, Sensitizes Students in Cross River

Editor5 months ago05 mins

By Kelvin Obambon The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Monday, held a crucial sensitization and stakeholders engagement meeting in Calabar, with the theme, “Expanding Access to Higher Education: The role and Impact of NELFUND in Cross River State.” The event, which was organized by the Office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on…

US Support Key to Ending Insecurity in Nigeria – Archbishop Emmah Isong, Canvasses Support For Gov Otu

Editor5 months ago02 mins

By Nsan Ndoma-Neji General Overseer of the Christian Central Chapel International, Archbishop Emmah Isong, has stated that Nigeria lacks the political will to fight terrorism, and canvassed support for the Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu in order to move the state forward. The cleric made this statement during a prayer interaction by the Semakemek…

Free Medical Outreach Begins in Calabar as NDDC and Partners Deliver Specialist Healthcare

Editor5 months ago02 mins

A free medical outreach has commenced in Calabar with residents receiving a wide range of specialist healthcare services at no cost, marking a major intervention led by the Niger Delta Development Commission and its partners. The programme, which opened today at the Calabar Women and Children Hospital, Murtala Mohammed Highway, is part of a coordinated…

How Gov Otu is Tackling Brain Drain in Health Sector – SA Ekpo Bassey

Editor5 months ago04 mins

By Our Reporter The Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on health, Dr Ekpo Ekpo Bassey, has explained how the Governor’s pragmatic approach to the challenge of brain drain in the health sector was helping to reduce it to the barest minimum Dr Bassey said this shortly after the just concluded 66th Regular Session of…

NDDC, Renewed Hope Initiative, Others Set to Hold Comprehensive Free Medical Outreach in Calabar

Editor5 months ago02 mins

A week-long, comprehensive free medical outreach is scheduled to commence in Calabar, Cross River State, next week, offering a wide array of specialized health services to the public at no cost. The outreach, tagged the “Calabar Free Medical Outreach,” is a collaborative effort by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) and…

NUJ Joins Traditional Rulers, Captains of Industry, Others to Mark Divine Manifestation of Olumba Olumba Obu in Calabar

Editor5 months ago02 mins

By Kelvin Obambon The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Cross River State Council on Thursday joined over 5,000 worshippers to celebrate the Divine Manifestation of His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu in Calabar. Led by the Chairman, Comrade Archibong Bassey, the NUJ delegation joined traditional rulers, industry leaders, clergy, Nollywood figures, and members of the Brotherhood…

Sen Nwachukwu 6-months representation too small to showcase scorecard – Anambra South APGA stakeholders replies critics

Police Inspector involved in armed robbery shot dead

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Awka NBA confers excellence award on APGA House of Reps Aspirant, Chukwudi Oli

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2027: Efenji Nicholas, Tony Eteng Endorse Gov Otu For Second Term, Cite Agricultural Devt, Security, Youth Empowerment, Infrastructure, Tourism As Key Achievements

C’River Community Hosts Annual Fishing Festival, Appeals to Otu for Road Intervention

2027: Engr Mkpang CocoBassey Declares Governorship Bid, Unveils ‘AHEAD’ Vision

Police Nab “One Chance” Robbery Suspects in Calabar

FRSC confirms death of tricycle operator in Anambra tanker accident

Cross River State

16 Days of Activism: PadBank Mobile Outreach Declares Menstrual Inequality a ‘Silent Form of Gender-Based Violence’

Cross River APC Pays Ward Executives N700 as Monthly Salary

NUJ Cross River Council Calls for Stronger Protection of Women and Girls as 16 Days of Activism Begins

Gov Otu’s Achievements Spur Etomi Voter Surge as Agbor Leads Mobilization

NELFUND Engages Stakeholders, Sensitizes Students in Cross River

US Support Key to Ending Insecurity in Nigeria – Archbishop Emmah Isong, Canvasses Support For Gov Otu

Free Medical Outreach Begins in Calabar as NDDC and Partners Deliver Specialist Healthcare

How Gov Otu is Tackling Brain Drain in Health Sector – SA Ekpo Bassey

NDDC, Renewed Hope Initiative, Others Set to Hold Comprehensive Free Medical Outreach in Calabar

NUJ Joins Traditional Rulers, Captains of Industry, Others to Mark Divine Manifestation of Olumba Olumba Obu in Calabar