Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, has reaffirmed the urgent need for deepened legislative capacity, constitutional reform, and stronger public trust in government during a keynote address at the Rt. Hon. Hilary Bisong Colloquium held in Calabar. The event, themed “Lawmaking and Constitutional Democracy: The Nigerian Experience,” was…
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Cross River State Chapter, has congratulated His Excellency, Governor Apostle Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, on the second anniversary of his administration, lauding his achievements and leadership style that have redefined governance in the state. In a goodwill message signed by its Chairman, Engr. Effiom Edet Okon, IPAC described Governor…
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 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…
In the shadowy world of fraud and deception, Boniface Okana Okoli has established himself as a notorious scam artist, preying on unsuspecting individuals across Nigeria. Hailing from Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River State but based in Lagos, Okoli has perfected the art of manipulation, using fake promises and counterfeit connections to defraud vulnerable…
The Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) Forum in Cross River State has endorsed Governor Bassey Edet Otu for a second term, citing his performance since assuming office. The forum made the declaration during a press conference held in Calabar on Monday, March 17, 2025. Chairman of the SSAs Forum, Chief Mathias Ake, stated that the decision…
The Cross River State Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Hon. Oden Ewa, has applauded Governor Bassey Edet Otu on receiving the Daily Independent Newspaper Best Governor of the Year Award for Economic Transformation. The award was presented at a ceremony in Lagos, where the Governor was represented by Deputy Governor Rt. Hon. Peter…
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 Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) of Cross River State has called on the state government and the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) to postpone the upcoming local government elections by one week to allow for better preparation by political parties. The appeal was made in a statement released today by IPAC’s Chairman,…
Miss Josephine Asuquo Effanga, a journalist and social commentator working with the Cross River Broadcasting Corporation. In her post, she raised concerns about the origins of several political aspirants running for elective positions in Calabar South Local Government Area (LGA), accusing some of them of not being true indigenes of Cross River State. Miss Effanga’s…