Senator Gershom Bassey, a prominent member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and immediate past representative of the Cross River Southern Senatorial District, has voiced strong optimism regarding the transformative potential of the ongoing Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project for Cross River State. Speaking during a media chat, the two-term senator urged all stakeholders to support…
For some, a birthday is simply another milestone. For others, it is an opportunity to reflect on a life of purpose, service and enduring impact. As Rt. Hon. (Chief) Orok Otu Duke, PhD, the Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), celebrates his 65th birthday today, Cross River…
By Solomon Azu In a swift demonstration of its zero-tolerance policy against the sabotage of Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII), the Cross River State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has successfully dismantled a syndicate that specialises in the vandalization and trafficking of telecommunication mast components. A statement by the Command’s…
By Kelvin Obambon The National Population Commission (NPC) on Thursday announced the full nationwide rollout of digital birth and death registration through the VitalReg platform, a move the Commission says will modernize Nigeria’s Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) system and improve access to identity services. The announcement was made by Dr Aminu Yusuf, NPC…
By Beatrice Akpala Media With only two days remaining, anticipation is building ahead of the Cross River Political Advocacy Summit 2026, as the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Content Development and Archiving intensifies preparations for what is expected to be a landmark gathering focused on deepening democratic participation, inclusive governance and…
Ordinarily, the recent media attacks by Senator Sandy Onor do not deserve a response. It is difficult to attach political significance to the comments of a man who, as the sitting Senator representing Cross River Central and the PDP governorship candidate in the 2023 governorship election, suffered a comprehensive rejection at the polls by losing…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Government has officially unveiled the project site and billboard for the Eburutu Fishing Terminal in Esierebom, Calabar South. The strategic public-private partnership (PPP), operating as Eburutu Fishery Development Ltd (EFDL), aims to transform the state’s marine economy, enhance food security, and expand export capabilities. Situated on 3.2 hectares…
By Kelvin Obambon Officers of the Cross River State Police Command have arrested a 39-year-old man, Udeme Emmanuel Ekpeme, for allegedly impersonating a medical doctor, obtaining money under false pretenses, and unlawfully using medical equipment. The arrest was carried out by police officers attached to the Uwanse Division in Calabar South following a formal complaint…
The Male Feminist Network (MFN) South-South has called for greater involvement of men and boys in the campaign against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), emphasizing that sustainable progress toward gender equality can only be achieved when men become active partners in challenging harmful gender norms and advocating for the rights of women and girls. The call was…
By Ene Asuquo The Cross River State Government through the office of Social Intervention and Investment Program has started it capacity building for the program that will cut across all the 196 political wards in the State with the training of 221 facilitators made up of 196 ward development officers (WDO’s) and 25 local government…
