Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has congratulated the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, on his 58th birthday, expressing confidence that his leadership will position the party for greater electoral success. Otu, in a goodwill message marking Yilwatda’s birthday, described the APC chairman as an experienced administrator and…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Government has announced a shift in its youth policy framework, moving away from temporary empowerment schemes to establishing long-term systems focused on employability, skills acquisition, and direct involvement in governance. Speaking at a press conference in Calabar on Monday ahead of the International Youth Day 2026, the Honourable…
By Tina Todo Mr. Daniel Imo, a 44-year-old indigene of Adadama community in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State, has appealed to the Federal Government, the Cross River State Government and well-meaning Nigerians for support. He said he has remained bedridden for 23 years after suffering a spinal cord injury in a workplace…
By Nkese Eneyo The Cross River State Government’s unwavering commitment to grassroots security and sustainable development received yet another boost as the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Chief Victor Felix Idem, paid an inspection visit to the ongoing construction of the Anantigha Police & Anti-Cultism Station and Barracks in Calabar South Local Government Area….
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji Palpable tension erupted at the Chapel of Redemption Church on the University of Calabar campus on Sunday after operatives of the Cross River State Police Command stormed the premises and ordered an ongoing service to end abruptly over a festering leadership crisis. Worshippers were thrown into confusion as police took over the…
…Church cites alleged disobedience … say former UCOR Chaplain’s ministry left the Church “fragmented, rancorous and unspiritual” The lingering crisis at the University of Calabar Chapel of Redemption (UCOR) has taken a dramatic turn following a series of decisions by the national leadership of the Assemblies of God Nigeria (AGN) which culminated in the suspension…
By Our Correspondent The Leader of the 7th Bakassi Legislative Assembly, Rt. Hon. Grace Bassey, has been commended for extending her grassroots interventions beyond Ward 7, which she represents, to residents and groups in other wards of Bakassi Local Government Area. The commendation was made during a livelihood support programme organised by Bassey for constituents…
By Kelvin Obambon The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has inaugurated a 16-member Caretaker Executive Committee to pilot the affairs of its Eastern Zone following the passing of the former Zonal Chairman, Chief Larry Nworuh. The inauguration ceremony took place in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, on Friday, bringing together key industry…
By Solomon Azu At the General Hospital Calabar, 26-year-old Blessing Etim unbuttons her wrapper and brings her 45-minute-old daughter, to her breast. The baby latches immediately, eyes closed, tiny fist clenched. “I was told to give her water because of the heat,” Blessing says softly, patting her daughter’s back. “But the nurses here told me:…
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has outlined infrastructure development, human capital development, economic diversification and job creation as key priorities that will guide the state’s 2027 budget. Governor Otu disclosed this while speaking at the opening of the 2027 Budget Consultative Forum for the Southern Senatorial District of the state, yesterday at…
