The recent article by Paul A. Obi, titled “Cross’River, Otu and the Crisis of Governance,” published in THISDAY, attempts to paint a picture of administrative failure in Cross River State. However, a factual examination of Governor Prince Bassey Otu’s administration reveals a deliberate “People First” agenda that prioritizes human dignity and long-term economic justice. It…
By Kelvin Obambon The political landscape of Cross River is set for a major shift as the “Prince Is Coming” Movement announced a mega rally to formally endorse Governor Bassey Edet Otu and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for second terms in office. The announcement was made during a press conference in Calabar on Wednesday, led…
By Asuquo Cletus Clerics and religious leaders have called on Nigerian leaders to embrace value-driven and servant leadership as a pathway to addressing the country’s socio-economic and security challenges. The call was made yesterday during the 25th anniversary of the coronation of His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu, held at the Brotherhood of the Cross and…
On Monday, April 13, 2026, a joint delegation of the National Assembly Committees on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) from both the Senate and the House of Representatives undertook an oversight visit to key NDDC projects in Cross River state, including the reconstruction of Odukpani Junction–Okom Ita–Uyanga–Ehom road. The inspection team, led by the…
By Victoria Omini Prominent traditional rulers, monarchs and dignitaries from across Nigeria and other parts of the world have continued to arrive in Calabar ahead of the Silver Jubilee celebration marking the Divine Coronation of the Universal Monarch, His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu. The event, taking place at the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star…
Following media smear campaigns against Obudu, Bekwarra and Obanliku Federal Constituency producing the next Senator of Cross River North, Emmanuel Olayi has appealed to Governor Bassey Otu to endure that the principle of equity is upheld. Olayi made the appeal during a meeting with the governor at the Government House, Calabar. He disclosed that the…
The Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has called on indigenes of the state currently training at the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, to embody the highest standards of discipline, integrity, and professionalism. The Governor gave this charge during a meeting in Calabar with the students, who were represented…
The Cross River State representative on the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke, PhD has sent a warm and hearty congratulatory message to the First Lady of Cross River State, Her Excellency, Bishop (Mrs.) Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, on the occasion of her birthday. In a statement on…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Police Command has announced the arrest of a 24-year-old man, Fode Bassey, in connection with a violent armed robbery, cultism, and the unlawful possession of a firearm. The arrest follows a swift investigation into a report filed on March 29, 2026, by a victim identified as Edim. According…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Police Command has officially debunked a viral video circulating on social media which claimed that herdsmen had attacked and destroyed farmlands in Odukpani Local Government Area. In a statement released on April 8, 2026, the Command described the footage as “false and misleading,” asserting that it does not…
