Nurses at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) have withdrawn their services in protest over the alleged illegal arrest and detention of three of their colleagues. The incident, which has caused serious tension within the hospital community, occurred on Monday when armed police officers stormed the facility. According to reliable sources within the…
A leading businessman and oil entrepreneur, Koko Dan, CEO of LUBX OIL, has praised the former Governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ben Ayade, for what he described as “unprecedented human capital development” during his administration. In a reflective piece that has sparked discussion across social and political circles in the state, Koko Dan, who…
Senator Ned Nwoko, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Reparation and Repatriation, has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening ties between Nigeria and the global African diaspora. This week, he received a delegation from the African Diasporan Union at the National Assembly, during which a bill was formally presented seeking to grant Nigerian citizenship to…
Chairman of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft, Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, has described crude oil theft as a national emergency that must be urgently addressed through coordinated action and transparent investigation. Speaking in Abuja after a public hearing held on Thursday, Senator Nwoko warned that the scale of oil theft in…
In a bold move to address one of Nigeria’s most persistent public health challenges, Senator Ned Munir Nwoko (Delta North) today presented a bill on the floor of the Senate seeking the establishment of the National Agency for Malaria Eradication. The bill, which proposes the creation of a specialized agency dedicated solely to the fight…
The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. (Apostle) Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has commended the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) for organizing the maiden international conference of its Department of Mass Communication, describing the initiative as timely and visionary. The Governor was represented at the opening of the event in Calabar by the…
In a significant step to engage Cross Riverians abroad in state policies and development projects, the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has officially inaugurated the Cross River State Diaspora Commission (CRSDC). Speaking during the inauguration on Tuesday in his temporary office in Calabar, Governor Otu emphasized the critical role the…
The Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on Incessant Crude Oil Theft has announced that its public hearing on the investigation into the persistent and damaging activities of crude oil theft in the Niger Delta will hold on Thursday, 15th and Friday, 16th May, 2025. The hearing will take place at the Senate Conference Room 022, Senate…
Mercy Ogbene Kasetima has penned a powerful tribute to Barr. Alphonsus Ogar Eba, the current Cross River State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), celebrating his support, integrity, and mentorship during some of the most challenging periods of her life. In a deeply personal Facebook post, Ogbene recounted how her relationship with Barr. Eba…
The State House of Assembly has passed into Law, the Cross River State Diaspora Commission bill 2025. The bill is to establish the CRS Diaspora Commission (CRIDCOM) as well as provide for the engagement of CrossRiverians in the Diaspora towards the overall socio_ economic, cultural and political development of the State. The House passed the…