The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in Cross River State, Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong, has urged Cross Riverians to look beyond party affiliation and vote for competence, accountability and effective governance in the 2027 election. Archibong said the recurring floods, landslides, erosion and fire outbreaks across the state had exposed serious weaknesses in disaster…
…Says poll not about money bags By Anthony Uwadiegwu The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Cross River State, Sir Arthur Javis Archibong, has declared his readiness to engage the Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu in an open debate at any time and venue of the governor’s choosing, provided the governor himself will be present….
…Says he will continue to prioritize students welfare By Kelvin Obambon The leading senatorial candidate for Cross River Central, Hon. Oden Ewa on Monday received the students most supportive leader award from the National Association of Business Education Students, University of Calabar Chapter (NABES – UCC). Presenting the award to the APC senatorial hopeful at…
By Effiom Gertrude The Ideal Progressive Movement has declared its full support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, formally endorsing all APC candidates and pledging 100 percent support for the party. The declaration was made at the movement’s inaugural meeting, which attracted members, supporters and distinguished leaders who have…
By Kelvin Obambon Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has announced N50 million for the construction of the Ugep Peace Stadium, a key request made by the Obol Lopon of Ugep and Traditional Ruler of Yakurr, during the 21st edition of the Leboku International New Yam Festival held on Monday at the venue…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Cross River Central Senatorial District, Hon. Oden Ewa, on Sunday, paid a courtesy visit to former Governor His Excellency, Chief Clement Ebri, at his country residence in Mkpani. The high-level engagement formed part of ongoing political consultations and stakeholders coordination as political parties strategize ahead of the…
The Commissioner representing Cross River State on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, Ph.D., has expressed deep concern and sadness following a devastating fire outbreak that gutted major sections of the SPAR Mall (Calabar Mall) in the early hours of Saturday, August 22, 2026. In a press statement…
By Kelvin Obambon Political leaders from Abi Local Government Area on Sunday held a strategic meeting with the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Cross River Central Senatorial District, Hon. Oden Ewa, to discuss the future of the constituency and the need for greater political cooperation. The delegation was led by Rt. Hon. John…
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji Territorial Archbishop of Calabar, Archbishop Josef Bassey, has appealed for city-wide support for business owners, workers and families affected by Saturday’s inferno that wrecked a portion of multi -million nair Calabar shopping Mall, popularly known as SPAR Mall. The cleric described the fire as a devastating blow to the city’s commercial heart…
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Offiong Offiong, on Sunday barred worshippers from accessing the University of Calabar Chapel of Redemption for their service. The development occurred despite a Federal High Court injunction restraining the vice-chancellor from interfering with the chapel’s activities or locking its premises. The court had issued the injunction on…
