In a symbolic and culturally significant visit, Dr Obah Edom Tawo, aspirant for the Obubra Etung Federal House of Representatives seat, paid homage to HRM Patrick Erong, the Kwididen and Clan Head of Adun Kingdom in Obubra Local Government Area, seeking royal blessings ahead of the election process. The visit, marked by tradition and community engagement,…
By FELIX Cletus Albert The Cross River State Indigenous Gospel Ministers (CRSIGM) Forum has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to present a Christian vice-presidential candidate with a credible military or security background ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a strongly worded position statement issued on Monday, the…
By Kelvin Obambon In a move that signals a fresh wave of political engagement in Cross River State, Phylo Modlin Odu has officially declared her intention to contest for the Boki Constituency II seat in the State House of Assembly. Positioning herself as a “daughter of the soil,” Odu’s declaration is built on a platform…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has dismissed as fake a widely circulated result slip purporting to show a candidate from Cross River State scored 394 in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The result, shared by social media user @Onsogbu on X, claimed the female candidate, Okon Winniefred Sampson, scored 394 out of 400….
By John Obi Odu Power, as Niccolo Machiavelli’s “The Prince” reminds us, is never secured by sentiment, habit, or inherited arrangements, but by clear-eyed judgment, decisive action, and an unflinching willingness to prioritize survival over comfort. For a governor still consolidating his authority and identity, often metaphorically described as a “new prince” in the state’s…
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…
