Leaders of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) across the Akpabuyo, Bakassi, and Calabar South Local Government Areas, in conjunction with a massive coalition of university students, have formally called for a change in the representation of their federal constituency. The coalition has rejected the current representation at the House of Representatives, citing a…
The meeting of Northern Cross River State Elders Forum earlier scheduled to hold on the 1st of May, 2026 at Metropolitan Hotel, Calabar has been postponed. The postponement is due to the schedule of events in the state wherein some members of the forum are participating. The forum regrets the inconvenience this postponement may cause!…
The Cross River State Government has issued a comprehensive public safety advisory following the release of the 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). Speaking during an interactive session with journalists in Calabar on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dr. Erasmus Ekpang, outlined the state’s…
Support groups under the Suki umbrella have concluded plans to formally adopt President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu ahead of the 2027 general elections. This decision was reached during a strategic meeting convened by Hon. Eric Anderson, where leaders deliberated on grassroots mobilization strategies to strengthen political support…
By Kelvin Obambon In seeking to enhance the professional readiness of future media practitioners, the newly unbundled Department of Journalism and Media Studies at the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has sought a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council. The Acting Head of Department, Dr. Kwita Dan-Obo, led a…
My journey in life and leadership began as a young girl with a deep passion for community development and service to humanity. This passion led me into the NGO/CSO space, where I gained valuable experience working directly with communities—mobilizing, educating, and empowering people, especially women and youths. That foundation shaped my understanding of real needs…
The Cross River State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has felicitated its National President, Alhassan Yahya, on the occasion of his birthday, commending his leadership and contributions to the journalism profession in Nigeria. In a statement issued by the State Chairman, Archibong Bassey, the Council described Yahya as a distinguished media professional…
By Sylvia Okoi In a renewed push to achieve full compliance with its monthly environmental sanitation exercise, the Cross River State Ministry of Environment has unveiled plans to intensify public sensitization across the state. Speaking while supervising the April sanitation exercise in Calabar metropolis, the Team Lead, Mr. Dien Ugumanim, who represented the Permanent Secretary,…
Youths across Northern Senatorial District of Cross River have been urged to take decisive ownership of their future by actively participating in the electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections. This call was made during the Grand Finale of the Future First, Youth Engagement and Assessment Tour led by the Cross River State chapter…
Dr. Obah Edom Tawo, a leading aspirant for the House of Representatives seat for Etung/Obubra Federal Constituency under the African Democratic Congress ADC, has announced the donation of party headquarters in both Etung Local Government Area and his home community of Bendeghe Ekiem. In a statement made available to the public, Dr. Tawo emphasized that…
