By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Senator representing Cross River Northern Senatorial District, Sen. Jarigbe Agom has countered the former Governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ben Ayade, says he is distorting facts. Recall that Ayade who indicated interest in returning to the National Assembly as the Senator representing Cross River North district, a
By Jonathan Ugbal A one-time Governor of Cross River State and former federal lawmaker, Senator Benedict Ayade says Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu “ordered” him to drop his bid to be the senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC for Cross River North district in the 2027 general election. The former Governor stated this in
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent A one time Governor of Cross River, Senator Ben Ayade may miss the leadership forum screening organised by the State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC slated for today, in Ogoja for National Assembly aspirants over a visit to Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu. Mr. Ayade has indicated interest
Etung-born pilot Captain Edom Tawo picks APC forms for Obubra/Etung Reps seat, vows to end “poor representation” and deliver real results.
By Kelvin Ololo The member representing Boki/Ikom Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Victor Abang, has formally declared his intention to seek a second term in the 2027 general elections on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), positioning continuity and experience as central to his re-election bid. Addressing party members and constituents,
By Kelvin Ololo As political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections, the atmosphere across Nigeria is gradually heating up with renewed alignments, defections, and ambitions among politicians seeking re-election or aspiring to occupy elective offices. In Cross River State, Governor Bassey Otu had earlier directed political appointees interested in contesting the 2027 elections
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Governor Bassey Otu has signed four transformative bills into law, in a major push to reposition the health and education sectors while improving sanitation and overall quality of life in Cross River State. The Governor, who described the development as a critical milestone in his administration’s reform agenda, said
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed the Social Protection and Investment Program Agency Bill 2025, as part of its commitment to improving the welfare of citizens. The bill seeks to establish a legal framework for social welfare programs, ensuring their continuity, transparency, and effective implementation, particularly for the poor