Ordinarily, the recent media attacks by Senator Sandy Onor do not deserve a response. It is difficult to attach political significance to the comments of a man who, as the sitting Senator representing Cross River Central and the PDP governorship candidate in the 2023 governorship election, suffered a comprehensive rejection at the polls by losing…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Government has officially unveiled the project site and billboard for the Eburutu Fishing Terminal in Esierebom, Calabar South. The strategic public-private partnership (PPP), operating as Eburutu Fishery Development Ltd (EFDL), aims to transform the state’s marine economy, enhance food security, and expand export capabilities. Situated on 3.2 hectares…
By Kelvin Obambon Officers of the Cross River State Police Command have arrested a 39-year-old man, Udeme Emmanuel Ekpeme, for allegedly impersonating a medical doctor, obtaining money under false pretenses, and unlawfully using medical equipment. The arrest was carried out by police officers attached to the Uwanse Division in Calabar South following a formal complaint…
The Male Feminist Network (MFN) South-South has called for greater involvement of men and boys in the campaign against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), emphasizing that sustainable progress toward gender equality can only be achieved when men become active partners in challenging harmful gender norms and advocating for the rights of women and girls. The call was…
By Ene Asuquo The Cross River State Government through the office of Social Intervention and Investment Program has started it capacity building for the program that will cut across all the 196 political wards in the State with the training of 221 facilitators made up of 196 ward development officers (WDO’s) and 25 local government…
…Says future of C’River Guaranteed with people like them Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has given automatic employment to seven outstanding indigenes of the state who distinguished themselves during the 2025 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) year and were subsequently honoured by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with the prestigious Presidential Honours Award at…
By Kelvin Obambon The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Cross River State chapter, has projected a target of at least 2.5 million votes for the state in the upcoming 2027 General Elections, citing massive grassroots mobilization and intense stakeholder collaboration. The council made the declaration during a press conference in Calabar on Saturday. Addressing journalists, State…
By Kelvin Obambon The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s rights and gender equality, describing women as the vital foundation of life and societal strength. The declaration was made on Thursday in Calabar during the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration, organized by NDDC. The event, themed “Rights, Justice,…
By Beatrice Akpala Media The Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor of Cross River State on Content Development and Archiving will host the Political Advocacy Summit 2026 on Friday, 24 July 2026, at the Pearl Ballroom, Transcorp Hotel, Calabar, beginning at 11:00 a.m. The summit is designed to strengthen political awareness, encourage active…
By Clement James Properties worth an estimated N27 million have been destroyed as torrential rain pound Arab/Atimbo communities for hours, forcing residents to scamper safety while appealing to Governor Bassey Edet Otu to come to their aid. Specifically, residents of Arab in Calabar municipality were compelled to literarily wrestle with the flood in order to…
