By Ovat Abeng The Executive Chairman of Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Chief (Hon.) Stanley Nkwoka (Ochendo Global), has appointed the former elected Treasurer of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Anambra State Council, Hon. Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu, KSJI, as the Supervisory Councillor for Finance, Idemili North Local Government Area of the State….
By Kelvin Obambon Barr. James Ibor, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Yakurr 1 State Constituency seat in the Cross River House of Assembly, has criticized the current legislative arm of government, describing it as an “appendage” and extension of the executive arm. Speaking on his legislative ambitions and the state of governance, shortly…
…Says only a very few individuals enjoying government The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River, Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong, has launched a blistering attack on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) administration, accusing it of total neglect of the citizenry and running a government for a select “cartel.” Archibong made…
Ward 9 in the Calabar South Local Government Area has held a major political gathering, with members affirming their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term bid through a voice vote. The event, which drew local party faithful, featured an address by Rt. Hon. Orok Duke PhD, Commissioner representing Cross River on the board of…
By Ebi Collins Stakeholders from Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State have intensified calls for equity and fair political representation in the Cross River Central Senatorial District, insisting that the 2027 senate seat should be ceded to Obubra as the only local government area in the district yet to produce a senator since…
Elder Effiong Ibok Ayi has officially emerged as the House of Representatives candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency, following a peaceful and decisive party primary election held in Calabar. Delegates and party faithful gathered in large numbers to cast their votes, affirming Elder Ayi as the choice to…
The Commissioner representing Cross River State in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke PhD, has congratulated Hon. Effiong Ekarika, for clinching the Calabar South 1 State Constituency ticket for the 2027 State House of Assembly elections on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Duke who visited his ward…
By Kelvin Obambon The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretariat has commended the Cross River chapter of the party for conducting a peaceful and orderly governorship primary election across the state, while charging stakeholders to aggressively mobilize voters ahead of the 2027 general elections. The ruling party gave the commendation on Thursday, May 21, 2026,…
Stakeholders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Obubra 1 State Constituency of Cross River State have unanimously affirmed Ernest Joes as their preferred candidate for the Cross River State House of Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections. The affirmation exercise took place on Wednesday during the APC primaries held at the…
The Cross River State Carnival Commission has explained the reasons behind the decision to continue unveiling Carnival Calabar outside Cross River State, following reactions from residents and Nigerians questioning why the 2026 edition will be launched in Lagos. The 2026 Carnival Calabar unveiling is scheduled to hold on May 31, 2026, at Eko Hotels &…
