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
By Patrick Obia The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the posting of CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue as the 49th Commissioner of Police of Cross River State. His posting was contained in press release made available by the Protocol and Public Relations Head, Police Service Commission, Torty Njoku Kalu, on Wednesday August 5, 2026. According
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has sworn in two new commissioners and announced a cabinet reshuffle aimed at strengthening governance and enhancing service delivery across the state. The newly inaugurated commissioners are Mr. Dodeye Ikpi Arikpo, who will serve as Commissioner for Special Duties and
By Patrick Obia What began as an ordinary rainy day for Mrs. Blessing Ede turned into a nightmare that left her family without a home. On July 10, 2026, dark clouds gathered over Calabar, Cross River State, signalling another round of rainfall. Like many residents accustomed to the state’s frequent downpours, Mrs. Blessing never imagined
By MaryAnn Abunimye The Cross River State Government has extended the suspension of all scrap-related activities across the state for another one month as part of efforts to protect public infrastructure and improve security. The extension, which takes effect immediately, will remain in force until August 23, 2026. This was disclosed in a press release
By Sylvia Akpan A High Court in Calabar, Cross River State has permanently remanded John Sunday Eyo, in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service for the rape of a 16-year-old child. The judgement was delivered on Tuesday, 21 July, 2026, by Hon. Justice Blessing Egwu, who found the defendant guilty and ordered his permanent
By Ettah rejoice The Cross River State Police Command has appealed to the public to assist in identifying the family or relatives of an 18-year-old woman, Justina Okon, who was found wandering around the Tinapa Junction area of Calabar. According to a press release issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah