Gov. Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan Following the flagrant violation or disregard of the Executive Order No. 1 of 2024 on mining operations, the Cross River state government has commenced the immediate profiling of all mining companies operating in the state. The Order was enacted to protect mining host communities from insecurity and exploitation, promote…
The fake personnel, David Norbert Aleji, and Francis Gideon Isaac. By Ita Williams, Calabar Personnel from the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Victory have arrested two individuals for an alleged impersonation of naval officers in Calabar, Cross River State. The suspects, David Norbert Aleji and Francis Gideon Isaac, were taken into custody on March 10, 2026,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. By Dianabasi Effiong President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged his administration’s support for the evidence-led campaign of the Nigerian media against Big Tech dominance, anti-competitive activities, and the harsh economic headwinds affecting them. He also described the press as an “indispensable partner” in the nation’s journey towards economic stability, press freedom,…
By Anietie Akpan Former People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in the 2023 governorship election in Cross River State, Dr. Mkpang Coco-Bassey has finally resigned from the PDP. In a letter dated March 12, 2026, addressed to the Chairman, Ward 11, Calabar, in Calabar South Local Government Area, of the State, Dr Coco-Bassey, an Engineer…
Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu, Sunday, paid glowing tribute to the late clergyman, Bishop Daniel Lawrence Nkpang Ene Itam, for what he described as his enduring legacy of faith, humility and service, adding that they continue to inspire generations, 33 years after the revered cleric passed on. The governor made the remark…
…Announce Assam Assam, Senatorial Political Leader By Anietie Akpan The leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) in Akwa Ibom South (Eket) Senatorial District have formally thrown their weight behind the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Umo Eno, and Senate President Godswill Akpabio. They have also announced Chief Assam Assam,SAN, as…