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By: Joe Ephraim, Calabar Women in Cross River state’s coastal communities have raised the alarm over the growing impact of environmental degradation on fishing, farming and other sources of livelihood, warning that pollution, flooding and the destruction of mangroves are steadily undermining the economic survival of local families. The women spoke at a Grassroots Women’s […]
By; Fred Abua The Obudu Ranch Resort, once the crown jewel of Nigeria’s tourism landscape, is on the brink of a historic revival. Under the visionary leadership of Governor Bassey Otu, the Cross River State Government has taken decisive steps to restore the iconic resort to its former glory and reposition it as a leading […]
By: Vitalis Ugoh, Calabar The Special Adviser Non-Indigenes Affairs, Mazi Okey Maduekwe, has sued the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo in the 18 local government areas of Cross River state to embrace peace amongst host communities. He gave the advice recently while addressing the new leadership of Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo in Akpabuyo local government area […]
By: Phil Adams/Vitalis Ugoh Calabar “Isaiah 53:4-5:“Surely He has borne our griefs And carried our sorrows; Yet we esteemed Him stricken, Smitten by God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed”. Obviously, […]
By: Our Reporter, Calabar The Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Cross River State chapter, Chief Yibala Inyang, has said the state’s 18 local government councils are enjoying unprecedented funding, administrative latitude and partnership with the state government under Governor Bassey Edet Otu. Inyang, who is also Chairman of Yakurr Local […]
By Joe Ephraim, Calabàr The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Cross River state under the Tanimu Turaki-led faction, Julius Udayi, has insisted that his name remains on the official portals of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the party’s duly nominated candidate for the 2027 governorship election. Udayi made the assertion during […]
By Michael Eja Governments should not be judged only by what they start, but by what they are able to sustain, consolidate and turn into lasting institutions. That is why the debate over Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s second-term bid should go beyond politics.It should be about continuity and whether the foundations being laid across Cross […]
By: Joseph Abasi-Abasi, Calabàr About 300 women entrepreneurs across Cross River State are set to compete for business grants ranging from N100,000 to N500,000 as the African Women in Business Expo opens in Calabar. The three-day programme, organised by She Means Business, a global community of women in business, has begun, with a panel session […]
By: Vitalis Ugoh, Calabar The Special Adviser on Non-indigenes Affairs, Mazi Okey Maduekwe has applauded the leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) for their unflinching support to the administration of His Excellency Sen Bassey Edet Otu’s quest to transform and return the state its peaceful nature. He made this remark while addressing […]
By: Our Reporter, Calabar r Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has approved the release of ₦355.31 million for the construction of a state-of-the-art Administrative and Laboratory Complex, including modern staff accommodation, for the Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR) outstation at Creek Town, Odukpani Local Government Area. The approval was granted at the […]
By: Joe Ephraim, Calabar The newly appointed Cross River State Commissioner And for Information, Pastor Ekpenyong Cobham, has pledged to strengthen collaboration between the state government and journalists to promote the state and ensure effective communication of government policies and programmes. Cobham pledged his commitment during a condolence visit to the Cross River State Council […]
