There was an outpouring of grief and solemn reflection in Calabar, Cross River State, as the remains of the former CRS NEWMAP-EIB Project Coordinator, Prof. Emmanuel Eyo, were laid to rest at his residence in Calabar South following a funeral service attended by dignitaries from across the country. The funeral service, held at the University…
By Kelvin Obambon The political landscape witnessed a major shift on Monday as the Coalition of Cross River State Youths (COCRISY) formally inaugurated its executive council and declared its total support for the second-term bids of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Bassey Edet Otu ahead of the 2027 general elections. The event, held in…
The All Progressive Congress election screening committee has appointed former Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr Janet Ekpenyong into it’s 2027 State Houses of Assembly Committee as part of measures to promote party’s internal democracy and afford all Aspirants a level playing ground ahead of the forthcoming primaries. Dr Janet Ekpenyong who once served…
By Godwin Bisong By every political measurement, presidential ambition must rest on credibility, electoral strength, grassroots acceptance, and proven leadership. It cannot be built on personal wishful thinking, elite lobbying, or carefully packaged political deception. This is why any attempt to project Senator Sandy Onor as a serious PDP presidential contender deserves closer scrutiny-and should…
By Our Correspondent The Coalition of Cross River State Youths has pledged to build an inclusive and youth-driven platform that will promote integrity, service, and collective development across the state. The coalition, popularly known as COCRISY, is expected to be formally inaugurated on Monday in Calabar. Speaking ahead of the event, the Director-General of the…
Happy 60th Birthday To Ntufam Ekum Ekok Ojogu On this 6th floor of your life, we celebrate not just the years you’ve lived, but the weight and meaning they carry. You have been a steady hand in Cross River politics — friend, mobilizer, bridge-builder, and former chairman of the APC in Cross River State. Through…
Elder Andy Owai, Grand Patron of BRM (Biase Rescue Movement), to deliver 1,000 votes in Biase for Governor Bassey Otu and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alongside all APC candidates in the area The Biase Rescue Movement (BRM) has officially endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Bassey Otu for a second term in office, describing…
By Kelvin Obambon In line with the Inspector General of Police directive on internal security overhaul, the Cross River State Police Command has officially launched the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU). The move which is part of ongoing police reforms aimed at curbing kidnapping, armed robbery, and cult-related violence across the state. The VCRU effectively…
By Zana Akpagu Media Former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Ntufam Sir Prof. Zana Itiunbe Akpagu, has formally resigned his membership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing uncertainties arising from unresolved court cases and legal challenges surrounding the party. In a resignation letter dated 26th April, 2026, and addressed to the ADC Chairman…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a warning that Cross River, Edo and 17 states across the country may experience flash flooding in the coming days due to expected heavy early rains. In an advisory released on Thursday, NiMet explained that the flooding risk is heightened because dry and hardened soils will prevent water…
