By Kelvin Obambon In what is being described as a landmark event in the 131-year history of the Hope Waddell Training Institution, the school is set to formally inaugurate its Hall of Fame and Museum on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The announcement was made in Calabar on Thursday by Engr. Ekpe Esien Ita, Chairman of…
By Kelvin Obambon The political landscape of the Obubra-Etung Federal Constituency has gained a new contender as Dr Obah Edom Tawo, a seasoned Information Technology professional and entrepreneur, officially declared his intention to vie for the Federal House of Representatives seat. Running on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dr Tawo stated that…
By Our Reporter A House of Representatives aspirant for Obubra / Etung federal constituency, Hon Amba Ogar Ogar has promised a different scope of representation if sent to the Abuja’s Green Chamber. In a chat with our reporter, Hon Ogar, the Managing Director of Goldstar Hotel & Resort, a cocoa merchant who is the immediate…
By Kelvin Obambon Residents of 4 Miles in Ikot Ansa, Calabar, were the beneficiaries of a massive humanitarian effort as WESSA Pharmacy and Robin Diagnostics officially launched their newest health hub with an expansive free medical outreach. The event which took place on Saturday April 18, 2026, provided opportunity for 505 community members to access…
By Kelvin Obambon The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 6, Auwal Musa Mohammed, has ordered a massive joint security operation following the abduction of about 15 passengers by pirates along the Calabar–Oron waterways. The incident, which occurred between late Thursday, April 16, and Friday, April 17, 2026, saw gun-wielding attackers ambush…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Police Command has announced the arrest of a 60-year-old suspected gun runner and the recovery of illegal firearms in Odukpani Local Government Area of the state. The suspect, identified as Okon William, was apprehended by operatives of the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit following a targeted sting operation. According to…
Kidnappers have allegedly abducted at least 15 passengers travelling from Calabar to Oron through the Calabar waterways on Friday, April 17. Sources at the Safe Anchor beach in Calabar, who craved anonymity, said the gun-wielding kidnappers ambushed the ferry in which the passengers were travelling and abducted them. It is still unclear the exact number…
By Zana Media A life of scholarship, leadership and uncommon public service, told through the institutions, communities and generations that insist on recognising it. There are men who pursue titles. And there are men whose lives compel titles to pursue them. This is not a rhetorical flourish. It is a measurable distinction. It is the…
The Cross River State Chapter of the City Boy Movement has held its maiden strategic meeting in Calabar, ahead of the forthcoming Renewed Hope National Youth Tour scheduled to take place in Benin City, Edo State, on April 23 and 24. The meeting focused on mobilizing strong participation from Cross River State for the South-South…
The people of Yala-Obubra, host community of the Okpambe Fishing Festival, have expressed deep appreciation to Governor Bassey Otu for his continued support toward the growth and promotion of the annual cultural event, while also appealing for urgent intervention on the Ofumbongha/Yala and Ochon/Yala roads. The commendation was made during the 2026 edition of the…
