With a heavy heart, deep concern, and a sincere commitment to peace, I lend my voice to the renewed communal crisis between our beloved Ugep and Idomi communities in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State. I speak first as a son of Ugep, but also as a son of Yakurr, a stakeholder in
Section 77 appears to demand party register compliance, but its real goal is locking aspirants inside parties after disputed primaries. F. Baba Isa argues this provision fails to prevent decamping while eroding democratic choice — and asks whether it serves the masses or political godfathers.
Legal analysis: Can an aspirant decamp and become a candidate in another party after losing primaries under Nigeria’s Electoral Act 2026? F. Baba Isa explains.
Let me begin with a quotable quote from a former Governor of Cross River State: “I have always kicked against some of the politicians who give out Okada as empowerment scheme even as some of my political allies kick against my position. If there is anybody who doesn’t support Okada for empowerment, it’s me, I
On this special occasion of International Women’s Day, we celebrate an outstanding young woman whose capacity, influence, and leadership have earned her recognition far beyond her age and status Utibe Abasi Orok Bassey Duke. Utibe Abasi has consistently demonstrated remarkable leadership and dedication to empowering women and young people. Her ability to mobilize, inspire, and
The submission of the Federal Government’s Inter-Agency Committee report to the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), listing Cross River State once again as an oil-producing state, is a development of profound and historical significance. For many, it is a welcome and long overdue announcement. For me, it is a deeply personal moment of
Twenty-five years is long enough to build a legacy. For the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), that legacy is one of systematic starvation. In a quarter-century of existence, successive state governments have failed to construct a single significant physical structure on its campuses. Walk through UNICROSS today and you will find classrooms, laboratories, and
Billions Outside The Budget: Counting Cross River’s Interventions Since May 2023 BY PETER AGI
Since Governor Bassey Otu took office on May 29, 2023, Cross River has operated with two financial tracks. The first is the Appropriation Law he signs in Calabar, which rose from N538 billion to N642 billion in 2025 after a N104 billion supplementary budget to cover counterpart obligations and shifting economic realities. The second track