Prominent lawyer and former presidential aide, Okoi Obono-Obla, has strongly criticized the recent appointments to the National Assembly Service Commission, alleging regional bias and favoritism toward Akwa Ibom State within the South-South geopolitical zone. The appointments, announced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on February 19, 2025, named Dr. Savior Enyiekere from Akwa Ibom State as…
The National Industrial Court sitting in Calabar has ordered the reinstatement of Professor Austin Angba as the substantive Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). In a landmark judgment delivered in Suit No. NICN/CA/34/2024, the presiding judge ruled that Professor Angba’s suspension by the university’s governing council on May 6, 2024, was…
The State Chairman, Alphonsus Ogar Eba Esq. JP and the State Executive Committee members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Cross River State extend our heartfelt congratulations to a distinguished leader, humanitarian, and the revered Eka Iban Ke Efik Eburutu, Dame Senator Florence Ita Giwa OON on the occasion of your birthday anniversary today!…
The American Chemical Society (ACS) and Royal Society for Chemistry (RSC) University of Calabar International Students Chapter, Nigeria, presented an award of recognition and certificate of appreciation to Senator (Associate Prof) Stephen Odey Ph D, for contributing to and inspiring the next generation of women scientists, and for dedication to empowering girls in STEM,…
The Cross River State House of Assembly has strongly condemned a petition sent to President Bola Tinubu by a group identified as the Indigenous Displaced People of Bakassi, communities urging the federal government to delist Bakassi from the 774 local government areas in the country. The petition, which was also copied to the Senate President,…
The Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Senator (Associate Prof) Stephen Odey, conducted an unscheduled visit to schools in the Central Senatorial district, accompanied by Ministry Directors, Mr Cyril Itam, Director Special Duties, and Dr Moses Agboreyo, Director Higher Education and Policy. At Velos Secondary School IKOM, during the impromptu visit, 13 out of…
In a recent display of unprovoked aggression, one failed so called local artist Odama Groovydee Abednigo Oga took to social media to launch a scathing attack on the Chairman of the Cross River State APC. Unfortunately, his arguments lacked substance and credibility, leaving many to wonder about his true motives. The Plugmedia has taken…
The Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Senator (Associate Prof) Stephen Odey, accompanied by Ministry Directors, Mr Cyril Itam, Director Special Duties, and Dr. Moses Agboreyo, Director Higher Education and Policy, conducted an impromptu visit to St Joseph Primary School Okuku Yala, at 7:45 am, where only 8 out of 21 teachers were present. The…
A delegation from the Ewor Clan paid a courtesy visit to Senator Stephen Odey, Oyorgu 1 of Yache Nation, at his Okuku Yala residence. The delegation was led by the Obadabada of Ewor Clan, Elder Moses Odey, and Hon. Christopher Mohie, Councilor representing Yache Ward. Accompanied by Elder Chris Idu, Hon. Joe Idu, Engineer Michael…
Senator (Associate Prof.) Stephen Odey, Oyorgu 1 of Yache Nation and Commissioner for Education in Cross River State, has called for sustained peace and unity as the foundation for development in Yache Nation. He made this appeal today during a crucial peace meeting at his Okuku residence, where delegations from the MAA and Wonye clans…