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Nigeria currently has world’s highest number of extremely poor people – European Union

Nigeria currently has world’s highest number of extremely poor people – European Union

Awka Anglican Church crisis depends as Diocesan Board rejects suspension of Archbishop Ibezim

Awka Anglican Church crisis depends as Diocesan Board rejects suspension of Archbishop Ibezim

Cancer Awareness: NBA Anambra Women Forum Urges Regular Screening, Early Detection

Cancer Awareness: NBA Anambra Women Forum Urges Regular Screening, Early Detection

CR-ROMA celebrates Gov Otu at 67, commends him on infrastructural renewal in Cross River

CR-ROMA celebrates Gov Otu at 67, commends him on infrastructural renewal in Cross River

Cross River Forestry Commission Boss Hails Governor Otu at 67

Cross River Forestry Commission Boss Hails Governor Otu at 67

Tinubu grants federal universities recruitment autonomy

Tinubu grants federal universities recruitment autonomy

As Governor Otu Clocks 67: CRSCF Hails 'People First' Legacy Amid Birthday Celebrations

As Governor Otu Clocks 67: CRSCF Hails ‘People First’ Legacy Amid Birthday Celebrations

Rejoinder: I have no grievance against Gov Otu, I will deliver 5/5 for APC - Francis Asuquo

Rejoinder: I have no grievance against Gov Otu, I will deliver 5/5 for APC – Francis Asuquo

Rejoinder: I am not an aggrieved lawmaker, I support Gov Otu, all APC candidates - Rt. Hon. Dr. Davies Etta

Rejoinder: I am not an aggrieved lawmaker, I support Gov Otu, all APC candidates – Rt. Hon. Dr. Davies Etta

Okon Owuna rejects misleading report of 'Aggrieved Lawmakers' meeting, warns against political mischief

Okon Owuna rejects misleading report of ‘Aggrieved Lawmakers’ meeting, warns against political mischief

Cross River

Cross River Government, Eburutu Fishery sign concession agreement for multi-million-dollar mega fishery project

Cross River Government, Eburutu Fishery sign concession agreement for multi-million-dollar mega fishery project

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By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Government has officially signed a milestone Public-Private Partnership (PPP) concession agreement with Eburutu Fishery Development Limited, paving the way for a multi-million-dollar mega fishery project aimed at boosting local food security, driving job creation, and elevating state revenues from blue economy. The project is structured under a Special…

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AfriLaw, NHRC Train Human Rights Defenders in Extractive Host Communities in Cross River

AfriLaw, NHRC Train Human Rights Defenders in Extractive Host Communities in Cross River

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By Kelvin Obambon The African Law Foundation (AfriLaw) and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), alongside other key civil society partners, have organized a training workshop aimed at empowering host communities and human rights defenders in extractive host communities in Cross River State. The workshop, held on Thursday at Monty Suites in Calabar, brought together…

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ADC Candidate Slams Deplorable Cross River NYSC Camp

ADC Candidate Slams Deplorable Cross River NYSC Camp

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Cross River State, Ambassador Nkoyo Toyo, has described the reported suspension of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deployments to the state as a “national embarrassment” and a damning indictment of the current administration. The criticism follows reports that the NYSC management halted the posting of corps members…

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ADC Raises Alarm Over Alleged Diversion of Census Equipment for APC Campaigns in Cross River

ADC Raises Alarm Over Alleged Diversion of Census Equipment for APC Campaigns in Cross River

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The campaign organisation of Ambassador Nkoyo Toyo, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Cross River State, has raised grave concerns over reports alleging the diversion of government equipment meant for the postponed 2026 National Census to political campaigns. In a statement issued on Tuesday, September 13, 2026, Spokesman to Ambassador Nkoyo Toyo, Mr….

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Eyo Ekpo to Lead South-South Mobilisation  for Tinubu's 2027 Bid

Eyo Ekpo to Lead South-South Mobilisation  for Tinubu’s 2027 Bid

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…Appointment signals President’s recognition of region’s political weight, say backers Hon. Barr. Eyo Nsa Ekpo, Chairman of the Cross River State Consultative Forum (CRSCF), has been named Secretary of the Directorate, Contact and Mobilisation, South-South, of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, in an appointment that places the region’s grassroots machinery squarely in…

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Cross River GIS Agency, Archibong Bag Double Honours at Nigeria GovTech Awards 2026

Cross River GIS Agency, Archibong Bag Double Honours at Nigeria GovTech Awards 2026

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…Agency recognised for digital land administration, pioneering geospatial innovations The Cross River State Geographic Information Agency (CRGIA) has won two honours at the Nigeria GovTech Public Service Awards 2026, emerging as the Most Improved State GIS/Digital Land Administration agency, while its Director-General, Hon. William Archibong Jr., received the Distinguished GovTech Trailblazer’s Award. The awards were…

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ADC Calls for Calm as INEC Omits Cross River Governorship Candidate’s Name from List

ADC Calls for Calm as INEC Omits Cross River Governorship Candidate’s Name from List

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By Kelvin Obambon The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Governorship Campaign Organisation in Cross River has appealed to party members, supporters, and the general public to remain calm following the omission of its governorship candidate, Ambassador Nkoyo Toyo, and her running mate, Dr. Dino Morgan, from the official list released by the Independent National Electoral Commission…

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Opinion: INEC's Final List Puts Odok's Disqualification Claim Under the Spotlight

Opinion: INEC’s Final List Puts Odok’s Disqualification Claim Under the Spotlight

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By Zana League The appearance of Prof. Zana Itiunbe Akpagu’s name on the INEC final list of candidates for the 2027 House of Representatives election has brought renewed attention to the disqualification arguments advanced by Joseph Odok, Ph.D., Esq., against the former University of Calabar Vice-Chancellor’s candidacy for the Obanliku/Obudu/Bekwarra (OBO) Federal Constituency. With Akpagu…

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