By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State Government has commenced the Phase 2b implementation of the newly introduced Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine in Nigeria, targeting children aged nine months to 14 years in a renewed push to strengthen child health protection and expand immunization coverage across the state. The campaign was officially flagged-off on Tuesday, February
By Jonathan Ugbal The member representing Obudu/Obanliku/Bekwarra federal constituency in the National Assembly, Honorable Peter Akpanke on Tuesday continued his projects commissioning tour while handing over a six classroom block complete with a library and offices to the Community Secondary School at Ukpada, in Utugwang South Ward of Obudu Local Government Area. The projects were
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended the Vice Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Council, Hon. Emmanuel Idi Yakubu, for a period of ninety days over alleged gross misconduct and abandonment of duty. The suspension, which was unanimously approved by the House, is pending an investigation by the Committee on
By Godwin Ajom Information reaching our newsroom has it that an escalated chieftaincy crisis in Odot Uyi Community, Odukpani Local Government Area in Cross River South, has left two dead, houses burnt and a police post destroyed. Police Sources on ground confirmed that on February 2, 2026 at about 4:50 PM, burning of houses and
"Breaking: FG to Probe 245 Oil Wells in Cross River After State's Plea" The Federal Government has agreed to examine the issues surrounding the discovery of 245 oil wells in Cross River State, following a plea by the state government. Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong Jr, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Niger Delta Development, has welcomed
Janjari Company Limited denies links to Senator Jarigbe Agom, calling allegations "malicious". The company says it's a separate entity that participated in transparent bidding for contracts worth NGN630m+.
By SaharaReporters Documents obtained by civic accountability organisation TrackaNG have revealed that a company linked to Senator Agom Jarigbe received over ₦637 million in federal payments for projects executed within the Cross River North Senatorial District, which the senator represents. According to the documents sourced from the federal government’s spending portal, Govspend, Janjari Company Limited received
By Jonathan Ugbal The member representing Obudu/Obanliku/Bekwarra federal constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Peter Akpanke on Monday commenced a project commissioning tour in Kubong Bette Community where he stated that education remains a focal point in his representation. Staff, students, community members and political associates gathered at the Community Secondary School in Kubong Bette,