Bendeghe Ekiem came alive on Sunday 19 April 2026 as Dr. Obah Edom Tawo formally declared his intention to contest for the Federal House of Representatives seat for Etung Obubra Federal Constituency under the African Democratic Congress ADC. The declaration, held at the Bendeghe Town Council Hall in Etung Local Government Area of Cross River…
Dr. Obah Tawo, a business executive and Information Technology professional, has officially declared his intention to contest for the Etung/Obubra Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking during a recent interview, the Etung native from Bendegha village unveiled a comprehensive roadmap designed to “reposition”…
By Kelvin Obambon The incumbent member representing Boki/Ikom Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Victor Abang, PhD, has officially declared his intention to seek a second term in the upcoming 2027 general elections. Speaking at a formal declaration address before constituents and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abang – popularly known…
By Our Reporter A House of Assembly aspirant for Obubra 1 State Constituency, Barr Enama Clement Cyprian, says he is in the race to restore the ‘politically lost’ voice of his people. In a chat with our reporter in Ikom during the 1.5-million-man rally for the Governor’s re-election, organized by the ‘Prince is Coming Again…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 34-year-old man, Ukong Abraham, for the unlawful possession of a firearm and related offenses in the Ikom Local Government Area of the state. The arrest, which took place following a coordinated intelligence-driven operation, led to the recovery of a locally…
Today, we celebrate a man whose life has become a testament to vision, resilience, and unwavering commitment to community progress—Chief Higgins. As he marks another remarkable year, it is not just his age we honor, but the enduring legacy he continues to build through enterprise, leadership, and service. Chief Higgins stands as a rare blend…
The Chief Whip of the Cross River State House of Assembly (CRSHA), Dr. Hilary Bisong, has officially declared his intention to contest for the Boki/Ikom Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a declaration ceremony held on Saturday, the veteran lawmaker – a three-term…
By Ovat Lawrence, Ph.D Today, we are pleased to announce that the Cross River State Government, through the Project Grow initiative, has successfully delivered its pilot shipment of 114 x 100kg bags of soybeans to Flour Mills Plc in Ibadan, Oyo State. The loading and offloading of the produce were carried out between yesterday, 18th…
By Kelvin Obambon In a massive display of political solidarity, the Prince Is Coming Movement led by its Director General and Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar, has secured a unanimous endorsement for Governor Bassey Edet Otu for a second term in 2027. Addressing a mammoth crowd of supporters at the Ikom…
By Kelvin Obambon The political landscape of Cross River witnessed a seismic shift at the weekend as the state’s top leadership, led by Deputy Governor Peter Odey, declared a target of three million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 election, citing the President’s role in protecting the state’s economic interests and infrastructure…
