In a generation of rappers chasing streams and clout, Diego rises like a rebel flame — fearless, intentional, and deeply rooted. Born Samuel Izzy on December 31, 1994, in the bustling city of Lagos, Diego found his second home — and spiritual fire — in Calabar, where he studied at the University of Calabar (UNICAL)….
By Kelvin Obambon In a move described as historic, the Nigerian Senate has passed the Federal University of Technology, Odukpani Bill at its plenary session on Thursday, July 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, has now cleared its third and final reading and is set to be forwarded to President Bola Ahmed…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River South Consultative Forum (CRSCF) has expressed profound gratitude to the people of Cross River South for their overwhelming support during the Grand Reception and Thank You Rally held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar. The historic event, organized to honour His Excellency President…
On July 9, 2025, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong joined the vibrant youth and women of the Niger Delta region to commemorate a significant milestone of 25 years since the establishment of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). During the celebration, Senator Ekpenyong expressed his profound gratitude to the remarkable women of the region, acknowledging their invaluable…
A last-minute protest at the Cross River State Teachers Continuous Training Institute (TCTI) Biase, was successfully averted on monday, as representatives from the Cross River State government and the Management of the TCTI reached a peaceful resolution with staff members and union leaders. The agreement, which saw all parties reaching a truce, brought a resounding…
The two pioneer female chairmen of NUJ, Grace Ike of the FCT chapter; and Archibong Etim Bassey of the Cross River State chapter; are among distinguished Nigerians listed in the 2025 edition of Changemakers: 100 Nigerians Leading Change. In a statement by the editors, Kammonke Abam and Steve Ogah, the two journalists were listed for…
The Cross River State Government has flagged off the cultivation of 30 million coffee seedlings across the 18 Local Government Areas, signalling a major leap in the state’s agricultural revival efforts under the leadership of Governor Senator Prince Bassey Otu. Speaking during the launch ceremony held at state executive council chamber, Governor Otu described the…
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has expressed profound excitement following the Federal Government’s unveiling of a new strategic framework that prioritizes the completion of the Bakassi Deep Seaport. The roadmap, encapsulated in the newly launched National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy, identifies Bakassi among nine key deep seaports marked for accelerated…
Project Alert on Violence Against Women, a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) has asserted that sexual violence against minors in the society goes beyond just rape. The group disclosed this on Tuesday in Calabar during its close-out meeting of sexual violence and young persons in academic institution Project in Cross River and Akwa Ibom. The News…
Rising star and son of the Akwa-Cross soil, MEGA-BOY is set to release his new single, “Blessings”, on July 11, 2025—and it’s already being called a soulful anthem for dreamers. Born and raised in Calabar, MEGA-BOY is not just another artist—he’s a genre-bending cultural force, blending Afrobeats, soul, jazz, reggae, and even country into his…
