My attention has been drawn to widespread discussions and, in some cases, misinformation regarding the arrest of Chief Okoi Obono-Obla following a petition I submitted to the Nigeria Police Force. I consider it necessary to address the public directly, not merely as a public official, but as someone deeply pained by the circumstances that have…
…Chief Ofana Paul Santus Unveils Bold 2027 Agenda for Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency By Ofana Santus Media Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency is set for a new era of purposeful representation as Chief Ofana Paul Santus formally unveils his 2027 vision, a development-driven blueprint anchored on agriculture, empowerment, infrastructure and accountable leadership. With the resounding slogan, “Restoring Our…
The founder of “Think Cross River” movement, papa Dorn cklaimz Enamhe (DC), has reaffirmed his community’s claim to 119 oil wells, insisting that newly discovered wells and verified coordinates support their position. Speaking at a public gathering, papa Dorn cklaimz stated that the demand is not a challenge to the Supreme Court but a call…
By Victoria Omini The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Cross River State Command, ASP Eitokpah Sunday, has paid a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in the state, emphasizing the importance of strategic collaboration between the police and the media in promoting peace and security. Speaking during the visit, ASP…
Concerned stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Ikom Local Government Area are urging Governor Bassey Otu to drop a reported plan that would return current chapter chairmen—including Ikom’s—and in the process override the area’s long-standing zoning formula. Ikom is divided into two state constituencies that traditionally alternate key posts: when the APC chapter chairman…
Heavyweight political leaders in Cross River State have resolved to mobilise no fewer than 1.5 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. The decision was reached on Monday at a high-level stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC), convened by Governor Bassey Otu at the Calabar International Convention Centre…
Local Government Coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) in Cross River State, a political support group dedicated to promoting grassroots engagement and showcasing the achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu, have extended birthday felicitations to their state Coordinator, Ambassador Soni Abang. In a joint statement by local…
…Urges individuals, corporate organizations to support sports development By Kelvin Obambon As preparations hit top gear for the upcoming Niger Delta Games in Edo, the Chairman of Canaan Table Tennis Club of Calabar, Rt Hon Orok Duke PhD, has made a significant donation to bolster Team Cross River’s chances of success. Duke donated table tennis…
By Sylvia Okoi The Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has flagged off a state-wide traceability programme for cocoa, coffee, and oil palm. Governor Otu, represented by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development, Hon Johnson Ebokpo, announced this at a Press Conference yesterday, 14th February 2026, in the conference room of the Cross…
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji Thousands of worshippers packed the Headquarters of Christian Central Chapel International (CCCI) a.k.a ( Faith Mansion) Ikot Ene-Obong 8 Miles Calabar, on Monday evening for a special service of songs, as preparations intensify for the March 27 funeral and interment of renowned international gospel preacher, Dr. Uma Ukpai. Speaking at the ceremony,…
