Students admitted into the Federal Polytechnic, Ugep, have officially received their scholarship letters from the Oden Ewa Foundation, signaling the commencement of one of the most impactful educational support programmes in the state. It will be recalled that on December 20, 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation, Hon. Oden Ewa, announced that the…
By Kelvin Obambon Good Governance Advocacy International (GGAI) on Wednesday inspired conversations around ‘People Governance Policy’ at a one-day public lecture held at the Channel View Hotel, Calabar. Vice Chairman of the Cross River State Planning Commission, Dr. Bong Duke, opened the discourse with a compelling keynote lecture on “People Governance Policy: Recalibrating the Compass…
The Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on Asset Management and Recovery, Barrister Gilbert Agbor, has received glowing commendations from a foremost Etung socio-political women’s organization, Anakae Etung Ka Arek, for his steadfast support to grassroots development and his inclusive leadership style. During a visit to Barr. Agbor’s residence in Calabar, the group, led by…
The Cross River State House of Assembly has summoned the Commissioner for Education, the Accountant General, the Auditor General, and heads of agencies under the education cluster to appear before it and explain the non-implementation of teachers’ promotions across the State. The decision followed lawmakers’ deliberations on a Motion sponsored by the Member representing Bakassi…
…Articulates Cross River’s robust environmental strategy and green ambitions By Kelvin Obambon Cross River State has reinforced its commitment to global climate action as the Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Hon. Oden Ewa, successfully represented His Excellency, Governor Bassey Edet Otu, at the COP Local Leaders Forum – Pre COP 30 Governors Roundtable….
Students from the Nursing Science and Medicine departments at the University of Calabar have staged protests over what they describe as an unfair screening exercise that forced many to change their courses after sitting for examinations. The mostly second-year students claimed their admission status was suddenly altered on the school portal without prior notice or…
On November 4, 2024, the people of Yakurr entrusted Hon. Yibala Igri Inyang with the sacred responsibility of leading the Yakurr Local Government Council. Upon assumption of office, he made a clear promise, to serve with sincerity, lead with empathy, and bring government closer to the people. One year later, that promise has become reality…
By Sylvia Okoi The remains of late Dr. Sam Edet Enang, elder brother to the Cross River State Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Moses Osogi, have been laid to rest in his hometown, Anong, Abi Local Government Area, a few months after his passing at the age of 61. The funeral service, conducted by the Presbyterian…
By Our Reporter The Cross River State Government has officially launched the implementation of the WASH System for Health (WS4H) programme in Obubra Local Government Area, reiterating that investment in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) is critical for public health and development. The programme commenced with a key stakeholders’ meeting held at the Obubra Local…
…As Special Committee finds allegations baseless, commends transparency in contract Process The Cross River State House of Assembly (CRSHA) has cleared Hon. Cyril James Omini, Member representing Yakurr I State Constituency, of allegations linking him to a N1.6 billion fraud involving Eketeson Resources International Limited, the contractor handling the Ugep and Ikom road projects. The…
