By Kelvin Obambon Cross River State has restated its commitment to transforming agriculture into a commercially viable sector, citing major milestones recorded under its Project Grow Initiative since inception in November 2023. Speaking at a press conference held on Monday at the Ernest Etim Bassey Press Center in Calabar, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Consultative Forum (CRSCF) has raised serious reservations over a recently published quality-of-life report by research firm SBM Intelligence, which ranked Cross River State poorly across several governance and livability metrics. In a statement issued in Calabar on May 28, 2026, and signed by its Chairman, Barr. Eyo Nsa…
By Archibong Emmanuel The Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on local content, Ambassador Awatt Caleb has confirmed the government readiness to train citizens in electric vehicle maintenance, repairs and manufacturing of electric buses, cars and Keke Napep.Awatt said 100 youths drawn across the 18 local government areas will benefit from the free training programme…
…Doles out cash, other gifts In commemoration of the 2026 Children’s Day, the member representing Cross River in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, PhD, hosted children across Wards 4 and 5 in Calabar South Local Government Area. The event, which took place at Amayo Duke School, Egerton, saw hundreds of…
By Kelvin Obambon In a determination to transform its agricultural landscape and eliminate dependence on neighbouring states for planting materials, the Cross River State Government has officially flagged off the 2026 wet season farming with the introduction of rapid multiplication technologies and free input distribution. Speaking on Wednesday at a well-attended event in Calabar,…
By Hon. P. Amajama Media The political atmosphere across Cross River North Senatorial District has received a major boost of optimism and renewed expectations following the official acquisition of the Expression of Interest Form by frontline political figure, Patrick Amajama, signalling the formal commencement of what many observers have described as a bold and people-oriented…
By Amawu, Cletus Albert Amawu What began as a solemn gathering of mourning in Bukumanya-Bisu, Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State, transformed into a remarkable celebration of life, culture, legacy and service as the Ogogo Dynasty laid to rest their patriarch, Late Warrant Officer Joseph Echine Ogogo, amid pomp, military pageantry and rich…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has celebrated renowned broadcast journalist, media strategist, and public relations expert, Alhaji Rasheed Olanrewaju Zubair, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as an outstanding professional whose contributions to journalism and public communication remain exceptional. In a congratulatory message signed by the Chairman of…
In a profound demonstration of humanity and altruistic leadership, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong has extended the “Free Medical Outreach” to accommodate an influx of constituents experiencing severe healthcare challenges. Originally scheduled to conclude on Friday, 15th May, this healthcare intervention has now been extended until Wednesday, 20th May, 2026. Remarkably, the initiative has already recorded 155…
In an age where many public figures are remembered only for politics, power, or positions once occupied, Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke is steadily carving a different path, one written in ink, memory, culture, and history. Known by many as a passionate intellectual and an unapologetic lover of books, Duke has continued to build an…
