… Declare Support for President Tinubu, Gov Otu A major political tremor is shaking the foundation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Cross River North senatorial district, as influential party stakeholders have signaled their intention to defect en masse to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This anticipated shift comes in solidarity with…
By Ovat Abeng A group, South East Business and Investment Summit (SEBIS 2.0), has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently equipped Ikom-Cameroon border located in- between Mfum in Cross River State and Ikok in Cameroon to help revive the fast-dying socio-economic wellbeing of the region. The Executive Secretary of SEBIS, Dr Ifedi Okwenna…
By Kelvin Obambon Stakeholders in Cross River’s revenue sector have unanimously resolved to establish Local Government Revenue Committees (LGRCs) across the 18 councils, a crucial step aimed at ensuring the effective implementation of the newly signed Nigerian Tax Administration Act, 2025. The resolution was the highlight of the Joint State Revenue Committee (JOSREC) meeting and…
By Kelvin Obambon The Coalition of Concerned Academics (COCA) from various tertiary institutions in Cross River State has unanimously passed a vote of confidence and endorsed both President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Bassey Edet Otu for a second term in office. The endorsement, released in a formal communiqué, follows a critical assessment of…
Cross River State Governor, Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu, on Tuesday, presented a total budget outlay of ₦780.59 billion for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly, describing it as a “Budget of Inclusive Growth” designed to consolidate on the gains of his administration’s People First philosophy. Presenting the Appropriation Bill before…
By Kelvin Obambon The Research Gateway Professional Institute has commenced the verification process for hundreds of young applicants vying for a spot in the collaborative 2,000 Cross River Youth Empowerment Programme. The initiative is being executed in partnership with the Office of the Wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Bishop (Mrs.) Eyoanwan…
The PVC Sensitization and Endorsement Tour for the Northern Senatorial District officially concluded in Ogoja Local Government Area with a renewed call for young people to take part in the ongoing voter registration exercise. The event, organized by the Office of the Special Assistant on Youth Mobilization North to the Governor of Cross River State,…
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Cross River State Chapter, led by Cmr. Emmanuel Olayi, has officially launched the “THINK CROSS RIVER YOUTH MOVEMENT” campaign. This new initiative is a youth-focused extension of the broader “Think Cross River” movement and was unveiled following the conclusion of the Central Youth Tour/Sensitization on PVC registration and…
By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government, through the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWATSSA) and the Ministry of Water Resources, in collaboration with Self Help Africa (SHA), is set to convene a Stakeholders’ Meeting under the WASH System for Health (WS4H) Programme on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the Obubra Local Government Council…
By Kelvin Obambon The serenity of the Calabar Golf Course was on Saturday transformed into a bustling hub of athleticism and high-stakes networking as approximately 80 amateur golfers converged for the Governor’s Golf and Business Tournament, proudly sponsored by First Bank of Nigeria. The event saw golfers from no fewer than 10 states across…
