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…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Southern Senatorial District Assembly has issued a glowing assessment of Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s administration, citing a “remarkable turnaround” in the state’s fortunes across security, infrastructure, and economic management. In a statement signed by John Offiong, Chief of Party, dated Wednesday December 24, 2025, the group, which is…
By Kelvin Obambon The leadership of the Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC) in Cross River State has declared that the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) is currently non-existent and legally “proscribed,” cautioning youths across the state to distance themselves from its activities. State Chairman of the NYC, His Youthfulness, Comrade Francis Finian Offiono, made this…
As a deliberate effort aimed at addressing the housing crisis in the shelter ecosystem, Nerz & Zadok Property Limited, a Lagos based real estate firm with over 15 years of proven industry experience, has unveiled its flagship housing project in Calabar, the Nerz Garden Estate. The estate, located at Idundu in Akpabuyo Local Government Area…
By Kelvin Obambon In a decisive move to transform Cross River State into a leading sub-national agro-industrial powerhouse, the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) program has launched a strategic engagement with key stakeholders to scale up the production and processing of cocoa, rice and cassava. The initiative, a government-enabled but private-sector-led model, held a high-level…
Leaders and members of the Cross River State Elders Advisory Council from the Northern Senatorial District have publicly rebuked former APC State Chairman, Alphonsus Eba, for what they termed an “irresponsible media outburst” regarding internal party matters. The elders, operating under the Cross River State Consultative Forum (CRSECF), also reaffirmed their unwavering support for Governor…
By Anthony Uwadiegwu The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Cross River State Chapter, and Chairman of Peterson Electronics Group of Companies, High Chief Chukwuemeka Egwuonwu, has distributed 2,500 bags of rice to widows, physically challenged persons, non-indigenous communities and other residents of Calabar as part of his Christmas outreach. Speaking to journalists during the distribution…
By Kelvin Obambon The ancient city of Calabar was transformed into a vibrant display of heritage and tradition on Saturday, December 20th, as the annual Utomo Obong festival drew dignitaries and cultural enthusiasts from across the nation. Among the prominent attendees was Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, who joined hundreds of sons and daughters of the Efik…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially expelled its former State Chairman, Alphonsus Ogar Eba, citing a direct violation of the party’s constitutional provisions regarding legal disputes. The decision was reached during a meeting of the State Caretaker Committee held at the Party Secretariat on Monday,…
By Our Reporter Authorities in Cross River State have apprehended and arraigned at least ten unlicensed traditional medicine practitioners. The arrests follow a formal complaint lodged by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) regarding illegal “trado-medical trade fairs” being held at the Calabar Municipality Council Headquarters. The NMA’s intervention was prompted by concerns that these “quacks”…
