… As Newly Inaugurated State Executive Council Pays Courtesy Visits to Security Chiefs, Pledges Commitment to Peaceful, Free, and Credible Electoral Process The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Cross River State Chapter, has renewed its call for robust collaboration between political parties and security agencies in the state, with the goal of guaranteeing peaceful, free, fair,…
By Our Reporter Cross River State has been officially designated as one of the key beneficiaries of a groundbreaking HIV prevention initiative, following Nigeria’s receipt of the first batch of Lenacapavir – a novel, twice-yearly injectable drug. The state is among a select group of eight pilot locations across the federation chosen to implement the…
The Cross River State Ministry of Commerce has concluded its statewide stakeholder engagement for the development of the Cross River State Trade Policy, with the final consultative meeting held on March 12, 2026, at the Ogoja Council Hall for the Northern Senatorial District. The engagement, which spanned the three senatorial districts of the state, is…
Former People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in the 2023 governorship election in Cross River State, Dr. Mkpang Coco-Bassey has finally resigned from the PDP. In a letter dated March 12, 2026, addressed to the Chairman, Ward 11, Calabar, in Calabar South Local Government Area, of the State, Dr Coco-Bassey, an Engineer by profession, President…
By Kelvin Obambon The newly inaugurated Cross River State Local Government Service Commission has pledged to overhaul grassroots administration, promising a new era of professionalism and accountability across the 18 local government areas. In a statement issued in Calabar at the weekend, the Commission’s Chairman, Barr. Eyo Nsa Ekpo, expressed profound gratitude to Governor Bassey…
…Laments eight-month blackout in Big Qua Town By Kelvin Obambon The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has strongly condemned the persistent and worsening electricity situation across the state, specifically highlighting a devastating eight-month blackout in Big Qua community of Calabar. In a communiqué issued following its Congress held on Wednesday, March…
Hon. Francis Ekpo stands as a symbol of purposeful leadership and a clear vision for progress. As Director General of the Cross River State Electrification Agency, he remains fully committed to lighting up rural communities and bringing lasting development to Cross River State. Through dedication and a deep connection to the people, he continues to…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a nationwide warning as temperature continues to rise across several states, raising concerns over heat stress and related health complications. In an advisory posted on its X page, NiMet said residents of Benue, Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kogi, Niger, Kebbi, Cross River, Oyo, Ogun and other…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River Internal Revenue Service (CRIRS) has kicked off a high-level two-day strategy session aimed at reviewing its operational framework and leveraging a newly signed tax law to drive the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) toward a target of N10 billion monthly. The session, which brought together key government stakeholders and…
In its commitment to strengthening sanitation standards and safeguarding public health, the Cross River State House of Assembly has passed the Open Defecation Prohibition Bill. The bill is a legislative measure aimed at improving sanitation and public health. It seeks to outlaw open defecation in public places and promote the use of proper toilet facilities…
