By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of Hon. Theresa Akwaji Ushie, Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Area, for an additional three months. Recall that Hon. Ushie was suspended for a period of 90 days over alleged gross misconduct, following an impeachment move signed by eight members of
By Kelvin Ololo The leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Cross River State Chapter, has unveiled plans to host statewide youth forum aimed at deepening conversations around youth productivity, inclusiveness and strategic partnership in the State. The action plan was announced during an interactive session with journalists at the Prince Bassey Otu
This solidarity shows that the APC-led administration has not disappointed Nigerians. The people have spoken: the way forward is continuity
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has moved to tackle in-house factions, differences and address position zoning issues ahead of the State Congress in September 2025. The resolutions were reached unanimously by critical stakeholders including state and national executives of the opposition party in a consultative meeting
By Godwin Ajom Books warning against abortion, religious and tribal bigotry and other social vices have been launched in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. The five new literatures; “Verses of Mbube Prince”, “My Poems and I”, “Poetic Calling of Free Verses”, “Tales of Love”, and “Spiritual Musing” are authored by Dr. Michael Nku Abuo,
By Kelvin Ololo The Former House of Representative Member representing Biase and Akamkpa Federal Constituency, Hon. Daniel Asuquo has dragged the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu and others to court over his mining activities in the state. Also sued is the Government of Cross River State, the Attorney General and Commission for
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, has decried the long-standing neglect of the Bakassi Peninsula and its people, describing their condition as an “International, African and National abandonment.” The Deputy Governor made the assertion during the inaugural meeting of the Nigeria International Coastal Border
Only natives of Bekwarra, Obanliku, Obudu, Ogoja, and Yala Local Government Areas across the 11 tertiary institutions are encouraged to apply.