By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has paid tribute to his predecessor, Senator Liyel Imoke on the occasion of his 64th birthday, describing him as “a statesman of uncommon grace” whose life and leadership continue to inspire generations. In a heartfelt congratulatory message released in Calabar by His
By Kelvin Ololo Boki Local Government legislative Council has impeached Hon. Obi Sunday Nku, as the leader of the 8th Assembly over alleged abuse of office, power, misappropriation and embezzlement of fund. The impeachment resolution was reached by a two-third majority unanimous voting of the assembly men on Wednesday 9th July, 2025. According to the
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent As part of ways towards deepening constitutional democracy in Nigeria, the House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) has announced the commencement of its Zonal and National Public Hearings in Calabar, Cross River State. This was contained in a press release signed by
By Favour Adinya Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI) and Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA) have concluded the Unfinished Business project in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State. The project is a strategic initiative aimed at advancing inclusive electoral reforms, gender equity, and democratic accountability in Nigeria – supported by PAACA, PLAC, and
Try and have a conversation about development, (not politics), with some of those people you call capacity leaders and notice somethings. The first challenge is that the followers themselves don’t even have a full grasp of what development entails. So even the people, who are mostly timid and sycophantic, can hardly have the courage or
They called for comprehensive legal reforms, stricter penalties for non-compliance, and continued public advocacy to end gas flaring and reduce methane emissions in Nigeria, with the media urged to do more for indigenous communities demanding action to protect their rights and the environment.
Rashid, the 48th CP of Cross River State Command, holds a B.Sc (ED) in Economics from the then Bendel State University Ekpoma; LLB (HON) from University of Calabar and attended the Nigeria Law School Bwari, Abuja.
ByJanefrances Chibundu, The Cable Nigeria has taken a long-overdue step toward climate accountability by attempting to document oil and gas emissions. But while this marks some progress, alarming gaps in compliance and transparency threaten to undermine the effort. In 2024, the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) — the agency tasked with promoting good governance