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…
By Kelvin Obambon In a move that will shape the political landscape of Cross River ahead of the 2027 general elections, Engr. Mkpang CocoBassey, a prominent figure in the oil and gas sector, has officially declared his intention to run for the office of Governor under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The…
By Christian Njoku A Travel Journalist and Media Entrepreneur, Obaji Akpet, has urged Cross River to move beyond politics and civil service mindset to unlock its creative industry potential. Akpet made the call during a one day creative sector seminar organised by the Peter Bello Foundation on Wednesday in Calabar, to mark its 10th anniversary. The…
By Bassey Ita Initially created as South Eastern State on 27th of May,1967 by the General Yakubu Gowon led Military regime, Cross River State formally came to being on the 3rd of February 1976, after the regime of the Late General Murtala Muhammed had renamed it as Cross River State. In September 1987, a part…
