Hon. Austine Anoh, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, hosted the 2024 Mbube New Yam Festival at his Calabar residence. The event attracted an array of political heavyweights, including the Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, and the Speaker of the Cross River State…
Miss Josephine Asuquo Effanga, a journalist and social commentator working with the Cross River Broadcasting Corporation. In her post, she raised concerns about the origins of several political aspirants running for elective positions in Calabar South Local Government Area (LGA), accusing some of them of not being true indigenes of Cross River State. Miss Effanga’s…
Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Otu has received a prestigious award for the “Best Security Conscious Governor of the Year 2024”. Governor Bassey Otu was honoured at a Security Conference and Awards ceremony organized by the International Institute of Professional Security (IIPS), held on Saturday at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja. According to…
In a profound acknowledgment of the enduring legacy of the late Premier of Nigeria’s defunct Eastern Region, Dr. Michael Okpara, Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, announced that his administration is driving an economic renaissance modeled on Okpara’s visionary leadership. The focus, he noted, is on achieving significant strides in agro-industrialization, infrastructure, education, health,…
As the anticipation for the next council chairman of Yala Local Government Area in Cross River State reaches its peak, the debate over where the chairmanship should be zoned is becoming more intense. The conventional zoning arrangement, which divides Yala LGA between Yala I and Yala II constituencies, has been a cornerstone of political stability…
Obudu Local Government Area is at a crossroads. As communities across Nigeria strive to meet the challenges of modern governance, the need for visionary and dependable leadership has never been more critical. In the race for the Chairmanship of Obudu Local Government Council, one name stands out for his astute commitment to progress, transparency, and…
Imade Bibowei-Osuobeni, the visionary founder of Tech Herfrica, was awarded the Visionary Leadership Award at the Inspiring Leaders, CEOs, and Startups Award and Dinner, held at the Nicon Luxury Hotel in Abuja. The event, organized by Inspiring Youth Africa Magazine, celebrated leaders who are making significant strides in their industries and communities. The evening…
Havilla University, a privately owned tertiary institution in Nde-Ikom, has named its new Computing and Sciences faculty after the Speaker of the tenth Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem. The Proprietor and Chancellor of the University, Hon. Jones Tangban, stated during the formal presentation of the honour at the Speaker’s office…
The Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Senator Stephen Odey Ph D, has recorded tremendous achievements since assumption of office on August 16, 2023. From the day of assumption of office the Commissioner has used his ingenuity and pragmatic approach to handling of issues to reel out unmatchable achievements within the short period in office….
…assures Obanliku’s readiness to host the world for the burial. The Paramount Ruler of Obanliku Local Government, His Roya Majesty, Amb. Uchua Amos Item has expressed gratitude and commendation for the late RT. Hon. Dr. Joseph Wayas’s burial committee’s efforts and Governor Bassey Otu’s determination to give the late former senate president a dignified burial….