By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has approved a fresh round of appointments into various government agencies, boards, commissions, and advisory positions as part of efforts believed to strengthen governance and accelerate development across the state. The appointments, announced in a statement signed by the Chief
By Rejoice Ettah Family Court II, presided over by Hon. Justice Blessing Egwu, has convicted 41-year-old man Edurance Ime Sandy, to life imprisonment. The convict bagged the sentence after found guilty of raping an 11 year old child (name withheld for privacy purpose). Nonsense Known as a no-nonsense for rape, Justice Blessing Egwu in her
By Joy Okpa The Cross River State Government has announced a new date for the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Screening Test for candidates from the state who applied for admission into the 78 Regular Course. This was contained in a press release issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. A. Owan Enoh, stating
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Government says more than ₦17 billion has been invested in basic education interventions, resulting in the construction of 149 new classrooms, rehabilitation of 50 classroom blocks, provision of 30 boreholes and procurement of 23,461 customised school furniture across the 18 local government areas between 2023 and 2025. Commissioner
By Kelvin Ololo One Idris Abdullahi, has been arrested by the police following the fatal stabbing of another man along Barracks Road, Calabar, Cross River State. The incident, which occurred on Monday, June 15, 2026, reportedly stemmed from an earlier altercation involving the suspect and a group of youths popularly referred to as “Skolombo” (street
By Kelvin Ololo The Paramount Ruler of Yakurr and Obol Lopon of Ugep, HRM Obol Ofem Ubana, has broken his silence on the recent communal violence between Ugep and Idomi, assuring residents that efforts are ongoing to restore peace, ensure security and pursue a lasting resolution to the age-long conflict. In a statement dated June
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Police Command has clarified that no murder case has been established against two persons arrested in connection with an alleged killing in Afokang Community, Calabar South Local Government Area of the state, despite widespread reports circulating on social media. The clarification was contained in a statement issued by
By Sylvia Akpan The management of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has undertaken steps to renovate students hostels and common rooms across its campuses as part of efforts to improve student welfare and provide a more conducive living environment. The intervention, championed by the Vice Chancellor, Francisca Bassey, has seen great improvements in