By Efio-Ita Nyok, NegroidHaven The Peoples Democratic Party House of Assembly candidate for Yakurr 1 State Constituency, James Ibor Esq., has expressed confidence that civil society groups and constituents would support his legislative agenda if elected into the Cross River State House of Assembly in the 2027 general elections. Speaking with journalists during the PDP
By Frank Ulom, Converseer Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Archibong was affirmed as the candidate on Sunday in Calabar, after the party unanimously elected him via a direct primary across the 18 local government
Lawyer Peter Ibe has emerged unopposed as AAC House of Representatives candidate for Akamkpa/Biase Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections.
By Sylvia Akpan Human Right Lawyer, James Ibor Esq., has emerged the flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Yakurr 1 State Constituency for the 2027 general elections. Mr. Ibor’s affirmation happened Friday afternoon, following the party’s primaries held across the constituency. The exercise, which was monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission
By Kelvin Ololo Renowned filmmaker, broadcaster, and media entrepreneur, Fidelis Duker has officially declared his intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat for the Akpabuyo/Bakassi/Calabar South Federal Constituency. The development was made known to our newsroom in a press release announcing his political move Duker’s under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress
By Frank Ulom, Converseer Five out of the eight Federal House of Representatives members have been denied the All Progressives Congress, APC Tickets in Cross River State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Among those denied tickets were three-term member, Rt. Hon. Mike Etaba representing Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency; two-term member, Rt. Hon. Alex Egbona representing
By Kelvin Ololo The Chief Whip of the Cross River State House of Assembly and member representing Boki II State Constituency, Rt. Hon. Hilary Ekpang Bisong, has expressed gratitude to his supporters following the decision of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the political contest in Ikom/Boki. In a statement dated May 15, 2026, titled
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent As part of the Governor’s renewed commitment to education, human capital development and the future of the state, the Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu on Thursday, 14th May, 2026, announced the resumption of bursary payments to Cross River students in tertiary institutions, alongside the introduction of