…Laments eight-month blackout in Big Qua Town By Kelvin Obambon The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has strongly condemned the persistent and worsening electricity situation across the state, specifically highlighting a devastating eight-month blackout in Big Qua community of Calabar. In a communiqué issued following its Congress held on Wednesday, March…
…Present cash, food items By Victoria Omini In a show of solidarity and compassion, the Deputy Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Cross River State, Edem Darlington, alongside the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Friday, paid a heartfelt visit to an ailing journalist and Correspondent of Ibom Nation Newspapers, Enya Enya…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has concluded a five-day intensive training programme on Public Speaking for young participants from the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS). The training, aimed at equipping budding comperes with essential communication skills, covered key aspects of public speaking, including confidence building, audience engagement, and…
By Victoria Omini The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, on Wednesday held a Solemn Assembly to commit the 2026 working year into the hands of God. The spiritual gathering, held at the Ernest Etim-Bassey Press Centre, brought together journalists across media organisations in the state, despite what the council described as…
National Health Fellows on Friday, 9 January 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Cross River State Council, seeking collaboration to amplify health advocacy and community based interventions across the state. Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Catherine Modey, National Health Fellow Representing Calabar Municipal, explained that their work goes…
By Kelvin Obambon The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has approved the nomination of Chief Ashie Osor of the Nigerian Chronicles Newspaper as its new Financial Secretary following a bye-election process. The nomination was ratified during the Union’s December 2025 Congress, which was presided over by the Council’s Vice Chairman, Comrade…
By Kelvin Obambon The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has called on the State Government, led by Governor Bassey Edet Otu, to fast-track the implementation of the ban on property agents accused of exploiting tenants and worsening the state’s housing crisis. The demand was contained in a communiqué issued at the…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has joined the rest of the state and the national media community in celebrating a revered elder statesman and former Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency, Chief Clement David Ebri, on the occasion of his 73rd birthday. In a statement dated December 11, 2025…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, joins the global community to mark the commencement of the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, with a renewed call for collective responsibility, stronger protection systems, and increased accountability in safeguarding the rights and dignity of women and girls. The call was made…
By Kelvin Obambon The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Cross River State Council on Thursday joined over 5,000 worshippers to celebrate the Divine Manifestation of His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu in Calabar. Led by the Chairman, Comrade Archibong Bassey, the NUJ delegation joined traditional rulers, industry leaders, clergy, Nollywood figures, and members of the Brotherhood…
