By Sylvia Akpan As part of activities to mark the 2026 International Youth Day, the Girls Power Initiative (GPI), has graduated 25 girls as certified peer educators at its 29th annual graduation and public education ceremony. The graduation which took place today, 15th August 2026, at the GPI Conference Hall, Anyamurua Estate, Atimbo Road, Calabar,
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State Local Government Service Commission has warned the public against falling victim to individuals soliciting money under the guise of facilitating their inclusion in the state’s staff payroll. The Commission, in a public service announcement signed by its Chairman, Hon. Eyo Nsa Ekpo, Esq., clarified that it is not
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji The Methodist Church Nigeria has elevated Rt. Reverend. Dr. Otuekong Ukut Esq., to the position of Archbishop of Calabar, with the mandate to superintend over all Methodist dioceses in Cross River. The elevation followed a major restructuring of the church in the state. Under the new arrangement, the former Diocese of Atamunu
By Tina Todo, The Guardian Newspaper Mr. Daniel Imo, a 44-year-old indigene of Adadama community in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State, has appealed to the local, state Federal Government of Nigeria and well-meaning individuals for support. He said he has remained bedridden for 23 years after suffering a spinal cord injury in
By Patrick Obia CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue has assumed duty as the 49th Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command. He takes over from the promoted AIG Rashid Bello Afegbua who now heads the Zone 6 Command. CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue was born on 26th May 1970 and hails from Abeda Shitile in Logo Local
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji, Paradise News Palpable tension erupted at the Chapel of Redemption Church on the University of Calabar (UNICAL) campus on Sunday after operatives of the Cross River State Police Command stormed the premises and ordered an ongoing service to end abruptly over a festering leadership crisis. Worshippers were thrown into confusion as police
By Sylvia Akpan The Social and Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Mr. Charles O. Kalu, has announced the burial arrangements for his mother and family matriarch, Mrs. Rosaline Ekenma Kalu, who was called yonder on May 22, 2026, at the age of 85. According to a statement signed by Charles Kalu
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji A Federal High Court (vacation court), sitting in Port Harcourt has ordered the Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Offiong E. Offiong, and five others from sacking the Chaplain of the Chapel of Redemption, Rev. Joseph Ushie. Hon. Justice Phoebe Ayua gave the order in Suit No. FHC/CA/FHR/87/2026 while granting