The Executive Chairman of Ikom Local Government Area, Hon. Pst. [Mrs] Mercy Nsor, has presented a record-breaking N10 billion appropriation bill before the Ikom Legislative Council for the 2025 fiscal year. The budget, aptly christened the “Budget of Consolidation”, marks a significant leap from last year’s figures and demonstrates the Council’s renewed commitment to development,…
Following a strong windstorm that tore through parts of Calabar on Wednesday evening, causing serious damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles, particularly around the Calabar Metropolis, the Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, has called for urgent action to prevent future disasters. During Thursday’s sitting at the Assembly,…
The Cross River State House of Assembly has directed the Ministry of Environment and other relevant agencies to immediately replace or remove trees that pose a threat to power transmission lines and the safety of citizens across the state. This resolution followed a motion presented during plenary yesterday by Hon. Francis Ogban, Member representing Biase…
A new chapter in grassroots sports development was written in Olachor Okpoma Ward, Yala LGA, as a newly formed football team was unveiled in a vibrant ceremony that drew community leaders, stakeholders, and youth advocates. The launch marks a significant step in engaging young people through structured sporting activities, giving emerging talents a chance to…
The Executive Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Area, Hon. Theresa Akwaji Ushie today, 6th May, 2025 presided over a security briefing session in her office at the council headquarters in Abouchiche. The security session became necessary to forestall any possible clash between the farmers and herdsmen as farmers intensify farming activities during this planting…
The Leader of the North and prominent Cross River political figure, High Chief Higgins Peters, on Monday paid an unscheduled courtesy visit to the Director General of the Cross River State Electrification Agency (CRSEA), Mr. Francis Ekpo, at the agency’s headquarters in Calabar. The visit, though informal, was warmly received by the DG and his…
The Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Senator (Associate Professor) Stephen Odey, today held a crucial meeting with Heads of Mission and Private Schools who failed to comply with the Ministry’s directive on the approved resumption date for the third term of the 2024/2025 academic session, which was officially set for April 3, 2025. The…
A tragic road accident has claimed the lives of four Catholic seminarians and left nine others injured near the Obudu Cattle Ranch in Cross River State. The victims, all members of the Enugu Catholic Diocese, were on an excursion to the ranch when their vehicle reportedly suffered brake failure. The incident occurred on Saturday…
Senator (Assoc. Prof.) Stephen Odey, the Oyorgu 1 of Yache Nation, on Saturday received a group of defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the All Progressives Congress (APC) at his residence in Okuku, Yala Local Government Area. The defectors, led by Faith Agbruga Felix, were officially received by the APC Chairman of Yache…
The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, has extended heartfelt condolences to the Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, over the passing of his elder sister, Mrs. Alice Ababa Agbe (nee Odey). The funeral ceremony took place on Saturday, April 3, 2025, in…