The Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has assured the people of the Northern Senatorial District of sustained government intervention in infrastructure, education, electricity and economic development, pledging to address critical challenges affecting the region.
The Cross River State Police Command has commenced investigation into the death of a 20-year-old male, Uwem Daniel Akpan, who was allegedly stabbed during a misunderstanding at Peters Street, Awi, Calabar, on 31 August 2026. The incident made available to newsmen in calabar by ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata Police Public Relations Officer Cross River State Police Command.
Dr. Betta Edu former humanitarian affairs minister doubles APC campaign coordinator Tunibu 2027 re election campaign has joined muslims world wide calls for peace and unity.
As political campaign started in the country political group The Ideal Progressive Movement has declared its full support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in cross river state ahead of the 2027 general elections in a statement issued by Effiom Gertrude said
The Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has urged Muslim faithful in the state and Nigeria to draw inspiration from the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad by promoting peace, compassion, tolerance and service to humanity.
The Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu, has warned traditional rulers in the state that henceforth they’'ll risk losing their certificates of recognition if peace breaks down in their domains. Otu gave the warning on Monday while speaking at the 21st edition of the Leboku International New Yam Festival at the Yakurr Peace Stadium, Ugep, where he condemned the recent communal conflict between Ugep and Idomi communities in Yakurr Local Government Area.
Winch and wizardry has become a serious phenomenon and allegations across Nigeria as Basic Right Council Initiative received a tragic incidence report from Akampa local government area of cross river state alleging a woman with witchery in the local government were the suspected women was brought to gathering to confessed
The Akwa Ibom State squash team has announced its arrival on the national stage with a spectacular performance at the 7th edition of the National Squash Championship, emerging as the overall best team with an impressive haul of five gold, two silver and three bronze medals. Team Akwa Ibom dominated the junior categories, winning gold medals in the U-11 Boys, U-13 Boys, U-13 Girls, U-17 Boys and U-17 Girls categories.
Prominent cross river state political fold have been call upon to shield there sword as politics with out bitterness is the best Comrade Savior Asuqo has said Addressing the political atmosphere in coss river state he wonder how some politicians in the oppositions are unable to score the governor Bassey Otu administration high because of what he described unconstructive criticism
Human right activist Blessing Ojoma Onokpa has urged parents to converse before they decides on any marital issues Pointed that from the onset their is need to dialogue among families before taken any proactive measures on marriage she said “I honestly believe it is time we have a serious conversation about the way society views marriage and childbearing.
Fresh hope has come to 100 persons lIn Cross River State government , is in partnership with Helen Keller International,to provide over hundred Hydrocele patients with free hydrocelectomy surgeries as part of efforts to tackle complications arising from lymphatic filariasis.
In its efforts to boost football career in Kano state and Gwarzo local government area to a higher level in Kano state Kutama United FC has unvailled Muhammad Akilu Kutama as it's coach saddles with the mandate to upgrade the club to state football career level makes the town and local government area and state level a proud .
Stakeholders in Nigerian table tennis has asked for increased sponsorship of the sport, at the grassroots,in the country to enable young talents compete globally and develop the country’s generation of future champions. Offiong Edem made the call while answering reportere questions at the just-concluded sixth edition of the Offiong Edem Table Tennis Championship in Calabar.
A veteran Journalist in Kano state also religious ardent follower Mallam Aliyu Umar has concur on Muric statement on Muslim -Muslim ticket issue that raised his understanding and urges religious sect to learn more on other part of Islamic knowledge adviced among the two religious followers understanding in a statement Mallam Umar who doubles as Journalist and ardent Islamic follower concur Muric a foundememtal Islamic clerics
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has set up a fact-finding committee to investigate the country’s recent struggles in international football, with particular attention on the Super Falcons’ failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The decision Triumph gathered in a statement follows Nigeria’s disappointing campaign at the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where the Super Falcons were eliminated in the quarter-finals before suffering a 2-1 defeat to South Afri
The Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Cross River State chapter, Chief Yibala Inyang, has said that the state’s 18 local government councils are enjoying unprecedented funding, administrative latitude and partnership with the state government under Governor Bassey Edet Otu.
The people's Democratic party (PDP) governatorial candidate in cross river Julius Udayi has reiterated that he is the only recognise as bonafide party governatorial candidate under people's Democratic party in cross river state from the Tanimu Turaki national chairman of the party. Udayi stated this in a news conference in Calabar the cross river state capital penultimate Friday
The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), South-South Zone, has intensified efforts to secure Nigeria’s waterways against the movement of illicit firearms, calling on maritime workers to remain vigilant and provide credible intelligence to security agencies.
International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) and Ekwenche Research Institute based in the United States alleged that about 6,000 families in the southeast Nigeria are still wanting and searching for their loved ones who were allegedly reportedly disappeared in the custody of security agencies in Nigeria since 2021
ARISE (Nnemme ARISE), in Ibiobio dialect means His excellency Governor Umo Eno objectives of his mass development of Akwa Ibom state is the programme that explains the policies, programmes, and projects of the Akwa Ibom State Government in the Ibibio language, making government information simple, clear, and accessible to everyone.
The member representing Bichi constituency in the national assembly Hon. , Alhaji Abubakar Kabir Abubakar, has emphasized that on measures with out count the Farmo Farmo electricity power would enhance and the economic strategies of Bichi Local government area.
Cross River State government has indicated it's readiness for a major boost in agriculture and export trade Governor Bassey Edet Otu has said while he hosted the Minister of Livestock Development, Hon. Idi Muktar Maha, for the commissioning of Nigeria’s first Livestock Control Post and Guarantee Facility in Mfum, Ikom.cross river state
The publishers of The pillartoday online newspaper in Calabar the cross river state has in a statement signed and issued to media representatives in Cross river state by Pastor Joseph Kingston (Chief Operating Officer) Copied to our correspondent announced the demise of the publisher veteran journalist Aneiete Ben Akpan
The Member representing Uyo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Mark Esset, has expressed confidence that Governor Umo Eno will receive overwhelming support from the people of Uyo Federal Constituency in the 2027 governorship election, citing the Governor’s people-centred policies, visible development projects and unwavering commitment to improving the welfare of Akwa Ibom people.
The Cross River State Government has unveiled a historic Public-Private Partnership (PPP) investment package valued at over ₦70 billion and US$1.075 billion, following the approval of sixteen transformative projects by the State Executive Council (ExCo).
The Cross River State Government has on Wednesday dismissed protest by individuals claiming to be unpaid local government workers said its a calculated attempt to pressure government into legitimising irregular appointments uncovered during an ongoing payroll sanitisation exercise, insisting that no amount of public protest, intimidation or blackmail would derail its commitment to transparency, accountability and due process.
Veteran Jiurnalist in cross river state comrade Florence Oluohu has urged journalists in cross river to educate the public on the importance of government policies and discourage individuals from undermining official directives. Comrade Oluohu made the call in calabar shortly in a statement issued sugned by the council chairman and Assustant secretary Comrade Archibong Bassey Chairman, NUJ Cross River State Council and Comrade Kingsley Agim Assistant Secretary, NUJ Cross River State Counci
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), has commenced a three-day Flood Preparedness and Simulation Exercise in Calabar The three days exercise is aimed at strengthening disaster response, enhancing coordination among stakeholders, and improving community resilience against flooding.
The Child Protection Network a non governmental organisarion based in cralabar the cross river state has asked the state governor prince Bassey Edet Otubas a.matter of urgence to curb the menance of children.violence in the state In a statement by Kebe IkpiKebe Ikpi State Coordinator Child Protection Network (CPN) Nigeria Cross River State Chapter issued to media representatives in calabar said “According to the 2014 Nigeria Violence Against Children Survey (VACS) A Call for Renewed C
The Cross River State Government has approved the extension of the retirement age for health workers in its employment from 60 to 65 years of age or 40 years of pensionable service, , in a historic policy the shift is aimed at retaining experienced professionals and strengthening healthcare delivery across the state.
non governmental organization with name “my commumunity friends and farmily Affairs “ an NGO based in Calabar the cross river state capital has on Sunday paid a visit to ailing Triumph newspapers correspondent in Calabar Musa Muhammad Kutama who was stroked by BP, Typhoid and malaria admitted in police clinic Calabar to greet him over his sickness . In a speech delivered Imam Salihu Bashir
The Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Area, Hon. Christopher Eweh Agbe has on Wednesday praised Hausa Fulani and Muslim Community Support Group for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senator Prince Bassey Otu Re-election 2027 for their awake sensitizing people on the 2027 Also praised their attitudes toward unity and progressive politics with attitudinal supports and service to humanity.in the state
The Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has congratulated three illustrious sons of the state to the ranks of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police Nnanghe Itam, from Yakurr Local Government Area, Obono Bassey Samuel Ewa from Etung Local Government Area, and Akaninyene Ezima Ifebem from Biase Local Government Area of the state on their elevation from the rank of Commissioners of Police to Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, describing their promotion as a glorious testame
Pelican Stars Football Club have a remarkable return to the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership after subdued DreamStar Ladies FC 1-0 in a 2026 NWFL Championship Playoff final at the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar.cross river state Blessing Ayila sealed promotion for the Calabar-based side, by sciring lone goal this comes to the end of years away from the NWFL tongo and has restored one of Nigeria’s most successful women’s clubs to the elite division.
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Championship has bounce back to Calabar, Cross River State, for the 2026 edition, barely two years after the city hosted the second-tier competition in 2024 Nigeria Women Football League stated In a statement penultemate Thursday, the NWFL spokesperson, Samuel Ahmadu, confirmed this year’s Championship will hold from July 9 to 16, 2026, with 16 participating clubs set to battle for promotion to the NWFL Premiership.
The Cross River State Police Command has said that it has nabbed one Udeme Emmanuel Ekpeme, “M”aged 39, over allegations of impersonation, obtaining money by false pretence, and the unlawful use of medical equipment. In a.statememt issued by the command.public rwlations.officerASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, The suspect was arrested by Police officers attached to Uwanse Division ,Calabar south following a complaint lodged by Mrs. Edemawan Samuel, 45, who alleged that the suspect falsely present
A high court sitting in Calabar the cross river state capital has cinvicted Apostile Ubong Bassey Etim Today, in calabar High Court No. 11, Calabar, presided over by Hon. Justice Blessing Egwu, The court convicted Apostle Ubong Bassey Etim for the murder of his 16year old daughter, Deborah Bassey, a child with Down syndrome who was falsely accused of being a witch.
Properties worth an estimated N27 million have been destroyed as torrential rain pound Arab/Atimbo communities for hours, forcing residents to scamper safety while appealing to Governor Bassey Edet Otu to come to their aid. Specifically, residents of Arab in Calabar municipality were compelled to literarily wrestle with the flood in order to salvage some properties and safeguard their children as the angry flood took them unaware. Our correspondent who lives in the area
Many residents of calabar and some.areas in the city were yesterday displaced by heavy downpour in Cross river state Almost three weeks rainfall have shattered and scattered houses shops in the state capital leaving some homes submerged,while properties were destroyed and families left at the mercies
The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu has charged on the Muslims community in all crannies of the state to be vigilant against bad elements seeking to infiltrate their ranks to cause trouble and disharmony.
The Health Education and Social Mobilization Officer of the Primary Healthcare Department, Bichi local government area of kano state Malam Nura Ibrahim Abubakar has said that Bichi Local government arwa has intensified efforts to curb menace maternal and neonatal Tetanus Elimination of the dreaded disease in the entire local government area
an efforts to provide soccur to the recent devastating floods victims in calabar that left families bereaved, displaced and homeless in parts of Calabar, the Cross River State Government has on Tuesday commenced a comprehensive health intervention, with the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, leading the Ministry’s senior management team to map affected households ahead of the distribution of essential medical supplies and disease prevention support.
The Special Adviser on Political Affairs for the Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Wilson Ekpenyong, has expressed his sorrow and extended his heartfelt condolences to the brieved families affected by the catastrophic landslide and torrential downpour that devastated parts of the state capital, particularly the Ikot Awatim Community in Calabar Municipality. In a statement issued to our reporter in calabar by Comrade Saviour Asuquo
The Management of the University of Calabar (Unical) has noted the statement by the Secretary of the Niger Delta Activists Forum, Comrade Ogar Emmanuel Oko, regarding the general safety of students in hostels, particularly in 'Malabor' and Halls 8 and 9.
By Musa Kutama ,Calabar The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Cross River State, Hon. Christopher Etta, has debunked all insinuations making the round in the state that the state government's demolition exercise is politically motivated,to upset oppostions and thwarts its 2027 political agenda . The Apc chairman said that properties are belonging to members of the ruling party are also affected by the demolitions exercises .
The Former Governor of Cross River State, Senator Liyel Imoke, has described the governance model of Governor Bassey Edet Otu as one anchored on project completion, continuity of vision and sustainable development of the state.
The NUJ south sourh leaders has in show of solidarity fairness and unionism under the zonal leadership caucaus led by The Vice President of NUJ Zone F (South-South), Comrade Opaka Dokubo has paid a visit to ailing member comrade Mike Abang NUJ cross river secretary In a show of unity and brotherhood.
The management of the prestigious frontline newspaper in Akwa Ibom state, The Niger Delta Post Newspaper is back in print. This was confirmed in a statement issued to Global Newsday Network reporter in calabar by SA media to Akwa Ibom state governor, Ekaette Okon Joseph.
The Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has said that the State is entering a new era of restoration, economic recovery and renewed opportunities. He described as the successful recovery of several strategic State investments and assets previously considered lost.
In Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk,has on Friday announced that Governor Bassey Edet Otu has approved immediately for the immediate renovation of the State Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) at Moore Road, Calabar, describing the move as a significant investment in strengthening the state’s preparedness and response to disease outbreaks and other public health emergencies.
The Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the funding for the completion of a kidney dialysis centre at the General Hospital, Ogoja, in a significant move to improve access to specialist healthcare services for residents of the state’s northern senatorial district.
The Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has eulogized one of Nigeria's foremost legal icons, Chief Kanu Godwin Agabi, CON, SAN, as the distinguished statesman clocks 80. He described him as "one of the finest ornaments of the legal profession and an enduring source of pride to Bekwarra, Cross River State and the Federal Republic of Nigeria."
Women in Hundreds drawn from cranies of the eleven villages that from Ekpache Nkome Kingdom in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State took to the street to protest against what they described as the poor quality of rehabilitation work on Sweet Mother Street, Four Corners, Ikom.Throng to the street of Ikom Town in peacefull protest
NIgeria Association of women journalists in cross river state has congratulated Rekpene Uket Nawoj chairman of the state over her appointment as the new director of information ministry of Information cross river state . In a.statement signed and issued to media representatives in Calabar by Maureen Ajom Vice Chairman and Maria Ewa secretary
The Director General CEO BON Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndache has stressed the accurate, and responsible communication,in a paper presented made the accertion he said “ I had the honour of delivering a lecture at the National Defence College (NDC), Abuja, on the topic: “Public Opinion and the Media in Crisis Management in Nigeria: My Experience” to participants of Course” 34/2025
Plans were afoot by the Cross River State Government in an efforts in coffee development programme aimed at transforming the state's agricultural sector, expanding its export opportunities and creating wealth and many jobs for women and youths in the state through the distribution of 30 million coffee seedlings over the next seven years.
The need to form national coffee and tea commission have been stressed Dr Hassan Usman Kakara president National Coffee and Tea Association of Nigeria has urge in an interview wirh our coreespondemt in calabar yesterday Dr Usman Kakara said “ we coaco farmers and producers we are under ministry of Agriculture things have become cumnersome with the ministry that is why iam appealing to the federal governmemt to set up commission for xocoa and tea to allievitae the heavy load of Agriculture min
The special assistant on livestock and Ranching to the cross river state governor Senator Bassey Edet Otu Alhaji Nasiru Baba Gombe has said that governor Bassey Otu jas redeemed almost his campaign promises that brought him to.office what remain.now is good governance .
Police in Cross River State have confirmed the death of Charles Ekuma Eze , 36, in Ikom in cross river state Eze was clubbed with a dagger following an hot argument with one Micheal Ndifon, 42.
Passionate appeal have been made to Engineer Abubakar Kabir Abubakar Bichi member House of representatives Bichi Federal Constituency over the long over due sarari pond in the town .Alhaji Aminu AbdurRahman Bichi made the appeal in an interview with journalists in Calabar He said “ It's good if you address the importance of such an initiative to the general public and the wisdom of doing it”
