The Management of General Hospital, Calabar, has noted with concern a misleading video circulating on social media, which falsely alleged that the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, visited the hospital to commission a soakaway pit. For the avoidance of doubt, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk did not visit the General Hospital to commission…
By Joseph Odok, Ph.D The reasoning of most people in Cross River State (CRS) is truly amazing. I won’t cry today if I broke any laws of the state and Ayade (under the full influence of Alphonsus Ogar Eba) that made Ayade come after me for breaking the law. Have people forgotten what Cross River…
Surefoot International School (SIS), Calabar, has celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2026, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, innovation and character formation. Founded in 2008, Surefoot International School is an inclusive day and boarding international school built on strong Christian values, with a vision to nurture young people who are…
In a bid to ensure that the local government system runs within the current innovations being initiated by His Excellency Sen. Prince Bassey Otu, the People First governor, the Local Government Service Commission has embarked on a statewide familiarization tour of all councils across the 18 LGAs of the State. Leading Members of the Commission,…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Government has successfully concluded a statewide intensive capacity-building training for over 700 smallholder farmers, youth groups, and agricultural extension officers across the three senatorial districts to drive its ambitious “Coffee Revolution” initiative. The statewide training was concluded on Monday at the Calabar Municipal Council Hall during the stakeholders’…
Prominent sports administrator and Chairman of Canaan Table Tennis Club, Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke, has identified sports as Nigeria’s most potent weapon in the fight against drug abuse, urging governments, corporate organisations, and community leaders to invest more in youth-focused sporting programmes as a strategy for preventing substance abuse. Speaking in a statement to…
A major leadership crisis has erupted within the Cross River State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) after concerned members of the State Executive Council passed a vote of no confidence on the State Chairman, Mr Goddie Archibong Akpama, over allegations bordering on anti-party activities, financial irregularities, abuse of office, constitutional breaches and autocratic…
In Cross River State’s sporting world, table tennis is not just seen as a sport played in school halls and community centres. It has become a structure of influence, development, as one of the few sports tha brings laurels and glory to the state. Having produced renowned stars keep representing the state and nation at …
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji Governor Bassey Otu’s administration in Cross River State has deployed 10 electric buses and 500 electric tricycles, popularly called “keke,” to cut transport costs for commuters. Commissioner for Transportation, Pastor Ekpenyong Cobham, disclosed this yesterday while answering questions from journalists in his office in Calabar. He said the move aligns with Governor…
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji In an effort to give back to the institution that laid a formidable foundation for him to climb the ladder of life, Cross River indigene Engr. Dr. Amba Ndoma Egba has settled WAEC fees for 97 indigent students of Akparabong Community Secondary School, (COSSA), his alma mater in Ikom local government area…
