1. Proven Experience: Former Governor of Cross River State (2015–2023), with deep knowledge of governance and development. 2. Legislative Background: Served as Senator for Cross River North (2011–2015), where he sponsored and supported impactful bills and motions. 3. Industrialization Drive: Established major industries like the Rice Seeds and Seedlings Factory, Ogoja Rice Mill, and…
Over the years, numerous narratives have been disseminated regarding Senator Professor Ben Ayade’s tenure in government, both as Senator representing Cross River North and as Governor of Cross River State. Regrettably, much of the prevailing discourse has been skewed toward criticism, often marginalizing the significant, quantifiable, and enduring contributions he made across a spectrum of…
Sports is more than competition; it is a unifying force, a tool for talent discovery, and a driver of national growth. This was the submission of Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports and founder of the Sports University of Nigeria, during the official opening of the 9th…
The Cross River State House of Assembly has officially proceeded on a one-month recess after weeks of intensive legislative engagements. The break, which takes immediate effect, is in line with the Assembly’s calendar and will enable members to carry out constituency outreach, consultations, and other responsibilities outside plenary. During the recess, lawmakers are expected to…
The Cross River State House of Assembly has paid a surprise visit to the postnatal ward of the General Hospital, Calabar, where lawmakers cleared all pending hospital bills for patients as part of efforts to support mothers and their families. The visit, led by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, was in commemoration of the…
In a historic move to promote education and empower the less privileged, the Omgbotuche Ayi Yala Welfare Initiative has officially launched its 2025 Scholarship Program, set to benefit 100 indigent students in both Junior and Senior Secondary Schools. The event, which brought together distinguished sons and daughters of Yala, underscored the community’s commitment to…
As Delta State marked its 34th anniversary, Senator Ned Munir Nwoko joined millions of Deltans in celebrating the journey of a state that has become a beacon of resilience, diversity, and progress in Nigeria’s federation. The Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District described the anniversary as not only a moment of celebration but also…
The State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, Alphonsus Ogar Eba Esq, JP, earlier today hosted the Deputy Governor, Rt Hon Peter Odey, and his entourage at his country home in Imaje, Yala Local Government Area. During the visit, a respected political leader and businessman, High Chief Higgins Peters,…
Earlier on Tuesday, (August 26, 2025), Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Senator Professor Stephen Odey, (Oyorgu 1 of Yache Nation), has called for unity and peace in Yache Nation at the 2025 Yache New Yam celebration. Hosting the event at Community Primary School, Achuora-Uchu, Yache in Yala Local Government Area, Cross River State,…
The Director General of the Cross River State Electrification Agency, Francis Odachi Ekpo, in partnership with the Henry Ojong Foundation, has announced a free medical and surgical outreach in Yahe, Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State. The outreach, scheduled for Friday, August 29, 2025, will hold at Francis Odachi Ekpo’s residence along Abakaliki…