By Magnus Effiong The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, Barr Alphonsus Eba, has told party officials demanding his resignation that the constitution of the party had already rendered such calls illegal. Recall that 35 chapter chairmen and secretaries of the party had, Tuesday, in Calabar, called for the immediate…
By Magnus Effiong The Obong of Calabar, His Eminence Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, has lauded Governors’ wives for their efforts in promoting national unity thereby driving development. The Monarch said this when the Nigerian Governors Spouses Forum (NGSF), an umbrella body for wives of the country’s 36 First Ladies, paid him a courtesy…
Former Governor Ben Ayade. By Ita Williams, Calabar Former Governor of Cross River State, Professor Ben Ayade, has reaffirmed his strong support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, expressing confidence in his ability to steer Nigeria toward development just as he did with Lagos State. Ayade, who many believe is preparing to contest the Cross River…
By Magnus Effiong As former Minister for Humanitarian Affairs, Dr Betta Edu, celebrates her 39th Birthday on Monday, October 27, 2025, millions of young Nigerians across the country have joined in the celebration, describing her as a charismatic, visionary, and selfless leader whose commitment to public service continues to inspire a new generation. From Lagos…
Former President of Henshaw Town Council (HTC) and a retired High Court Judge, Etubom (Justice) Charles Archibong, has given reasons he feels Henshaw Town community leaders of Calabar South should sheath their swords over the lingering crisis in the community. In a chat with our reporter, Etubom Archibong said he had been in the trenches,…
By Princewill Kingston 88 Diasporans of Efik origin have finally located their traditional homes in Cross River state and have been inducted into the 12 Royal Houses of the Efik Eburutu kingdom. The Obong of Calabar, His Eminence Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi-Otu V, who performed the induction ceremony in his palace at Efanga Nsa Street,…