The Cross River State House of Assembly has removed the Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Council, Hon. Theresa Ushie, following the adoption of the report of the House Committee on Judiciary and Public Petitions. Her removal was affirmed after 19 out of 25 lawmakers voted in support during today’s plenary. The issue began on June…
By Solomon Azu In a significant leadership transition within the Nigeria Customs Service, Comptroller Momodu Dauda has officially assumed office as the new Customs Area Controller of the CRS/CFTZ/AKS Area Command, Calabar. The formal handover ceremony, held on Friday at the command headquarters, Calabar marks a new chapter for the Command following the elevation of…
By Solomon Azu Federal civil servants in Cross River State have pledged to ensure that their presence in the state is marked by professionalism and excellence as they look forward to 2026. Dr. Rita Akpan, the chairman Association of Heads of Federal Establishments , AHFE Cross River State made the pledge during its end of…
By Kelvin Obambon The Standard Unity Football Tournament, otherwise known as the Suki Unity Cup, has been officially launched by the group, Standard Ambassadors, an initiative also referred to as the Suki Ambassadors, with the twin objectives of fostering unity and rallying youths support for national and state leaders. Speaking at a press conference announcing…
By Kelvin Obambon The political landscape is shifting as the Cross River State Consultative Forum (CRSCF) prepares for the inauguration of its Elders Advisory Council (EAC) on Thursday, December 11, 2025. The move, announced by the forum’s leadership, in Calabar on Tuesday, is a strategic step aimed at galvanizing grassroots support for the re-election of…
Cross River representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, PhD has issued a stern warning to vandals to steer clear of the Commission’s infrastructure in the state. Duke gave the warning on Sunday following the recovery of a significant cache of stolen solar-powered street lighting equipment by…
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has terminated the contract for the construction of the Ekim-Odukpani section of the Calabar-Itu Highway due to poor performance by the contractor. Umahi made the announcement during an inspection tour of the highway on Saturday, stating that the contract, handled by Raycon Construction Company, failed to meet the terms…
The Technical Working Committee of the Northern Cross River Agricultural and Cultural Festival (NORTHFEST) has intensified its engagement with critical stakeholders, farmers cooperatives, financial institutions and the traditional rulers in the Northern Senatorial District. The meeting which was held on Thursday, November 4, 2025, at the Landmark Hotel in Ogoja, is part of a comprehensive…
By Kelvin Obambon The Automobile Technicians Regulatory Department (ATRD) in Cross River has celebrated its first anniversary, commemorating a year of progress in regulating and formalizing the state’s automotive industry. The event, held in Calabar Friday, brought together government officials, industry stakeholders, technicians, and security agencies to reflect on achievements and set sights on future…
By Kelvin Obambon Gender and Development Action (GADA) has organized a one-day media roundtable aimed at sustaining momentum around the Special Seats Bill for women’s political representation in Nigeria. The event, held on Thursday in Calabar, brought together journalists and media professionals to deepen understanding of the bill, explore reporting strategies, and strengthen collaboration with…
