A large crowd of enthusiastic supporters estimated at over 2,000 gathered in Calabar South on Saturday, April 4, 2026, as the Nigeria Diaspora Business Network, USA (NDBN-USA), in collaboration with Pillar of Equity, hosted a Grand Mega Rally in support of the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Prince Bassey Otu, and Senator Asuquo…
By Kelvin Obambon In a daring mission, the Cross River State Government has successfully evacuated 37 of its indigenes studying at the University of Jos (UNIJOS) following a wave of deadly violence that has gripped the Plateau State capital. The operation, in the early hours of Friday, was sparked by a “distressing” series of calls…
All 54 councillors from the Northern Senatorial District of Cross River State have declared their readiness to support former governor, Benedict Ayade, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The councillors made this known during a strategic gathering held in Obudu on Wednesday, with participants drawn from the five local government areas in the district. Speaking…
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji A Calabar High Court in Cross River State, Nigeria has ordered the Nigeria police to pay the sum of N1m as damages to Hon. Manghe Romeo Etta, a youth senator representing Manyu Division in Cameroon National Assembly over infringement of fundamental rights. In a judgement delivered at Calabar High court 13, on…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has commenced the distribution of relief materials to persons and communities affected by recent fire disasters in parts of Cross River State. The agency’s Uyo Operations Office flagged off the distribution of relief materials to persons and communities affected by the fire disaster in Goldie market, Calabar South, Abana…
By Kelvin Obambon The Nigeria Diaspora Business Network (USA) and the Pillars of Equity have announced a “Mega Rally” scheduled for April 4, 2026, aimed at mobilizing support for the “good works” of Cross River State Governor, Prince Bassey Edet Otu, and the Senator representing the Southern Senatorial District, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong. Speaking at a…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, and immediate past National woman Leader of APC; Betta Edu, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu, Chairman and members of the party’s newly elected National Working Committee, describing the seamless emergence of the Party’s new leadership as a reflection of internal democracy and progressive leadership under President Bola Tinubu….
In a significant move to bridge the gender gap through infrastructure, the Cross River State Government has commissioned several solar-powered borehole projects across Calabar South. The initiative, timed to coincide with World Water Day 2026, underscores the state’s commitment to the theme: “Water and Gender – Where Water Flows, Equality Grows.” Representing Governor Bassey Edet…
In commemoration of the 2026 World Water Day and the need to strengthen awareness on the link between water, hygiene, and gender equality in schools, Cross River Chapter of the WASH Media Network, recently took its hygiene campaign train to Government Secondary School, Anantigha, Calabar South local government area. At the event which focused on…
In readiness for the proactive commencement of first batch Vocational Skills Empowerment Program “VoSEP”, Special Adviser to Cross River State Governor on Local Content, Ambassador Awatt Caleb undertook a 3-days working visits to different Technical Training Centers (TTCs), to strengthen partnership for collective advancement of the initiative and to equip cross riverians with hands-on-practical market-…
