The Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Senator (Associate Professor) Stephen Odey, on Tuesday embarked on a series of unscheduled inspections across schools in Calabar metropolis. Accompanied by the Coordinating Supervisory Director for Calabar Zone, Mrs. Helen Effiom, and top ministry officials including Mr. Cyril Itam, Director of Special Duties, the Commissioner visited NYSC Model…
A mild but telling drama unfolded yesterday at the State Planning Commission’s office in Calabar when representatives of Ikom Local Government Area were abruptly walked out during a formal performance review session involving all 18 LGAs in Cross River State. While LGAs took turns showcasing their achievements in the last six months, the Head of…
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Cross River State Chapter, convened a successful general meeting at the Transcorp Metropolitan Hotel in Calabar on Monday, bringing together fifteen state chairmen of registered political parties. In a major highlight of the meeting, the council unanimously passed a vote of confidence in the Executive Governor of Cross River State,…
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Cross River State Chapter, has officially dissolved its Local Government Election and Monitoring Committee following the successful conclusion of its assignment tied to the November 2, 2024, council polls. In a statement issued and signed by the IPAC Chairman, Engr. Effiom Edet Okon, the council commended members of the committee…
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Cross River State Chapter, has formally dissolved all interim political coalitions operating under its jurisdiction, including the Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP), the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), and other related alliances. The dissolution, which takes immediate effect, was announced following a general meeting of IPAC held on…
The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, on Saturday, April 26, 2025, led dignitaries to Adon-Nta village in Ikom Local Government Area, where he honoured former Governor of Cross River State, Chief (Dr.) Clement Ebri, during his coronation as the Esoghor(The Pillar) 1 of Nta community. Addressing the…
As the global community commemorates World Malaria Day 2025, Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko has renewed his call for urgent and united action to eradicate malaria in Nigeria and across the African continent. Reflecting on the significance of the day, Senator Nwoko stated, “I am reminded of why I began the journey years ago…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, ordered an interim forfeiture of three property linked to an Abia House of Assembly Member and Aide to former Governor of Abia State, Mr Erondu Erondu, to the Federal Government over alleged money laundering to the tune of N28 billion. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order after…
Chief Ambassador Asegem Emmanuel, the Senior Special Assistant on Timber Control (North), has rated the performance of His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, at an outstanding 700% within his first 23 months in office. He made the bold statement today during the 2025 Northern Cross River Coalition General Assembly held in Ogoja. Addressing a…
The Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Mr. Matthew Okache, has extended warm birthday wishes to renowned political figure and businessman, High Chief Higgins Peters, as he marks his 60th birthday — a remarkable milestone in a life defined by impact, service, and distinction. In a…