NUJ ,CRS Council Chairman, Comrade Archibong Bassey By Ita Williams, Calabar The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has issued a strong call to action on several pressing issues affecting the state, following its Congress held on April 30, 2025, at the Etim Bassey Press Centre, State Housing, Calabar. In a communiqué,…
Dr Betta Edu (2nd from left), NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero (3rd from left) and other Labour leaders. By Anietie Akpan As Nigerians celebrate the 2025 May day, the immediate past Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu has hailed Nigerian workers for their resilience, dedication and contributions to nation building, describing…
By Itam Offor In it’s continuous efforts at strengthening healthcare delivery in the State, the Cross River State House of Assembly (CRHA) has repealed the Essential Drugs Programme Law 2002 and passed the CRS Drugs and Health Commodities Management Agency Bill 2025 into Law. The bill, which was sponsored by the Member representing Boki 2…
CRS .Deputy Gov. (left) with the Chief Executive Officer of NELfund, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr By Anietie Akpan Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has commended the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELfund), Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, for the transparent and effective implementation of the Federal Government’s student…
By Anietie Akpan The Court of Appeal sitting in Calabar, has further confirmed the conviction of Professor Peter Ogban, jailed in 2021 by the lower court in Akwa Ibom state. INEC prosecuted Prof Ogban in the landmark case for rigging a senatorial election in Favour of Senator Godswill Akpabio of North-West Senatorial District of Akwa…
SSA to the Governor on Research and Documentation, Dr. Essien Ndueso (right) with OAP, George Iniabasi Essien at the radio interview session . The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor on Research and Documentation, Dr. Essien Ndueso, says the remarkable developmental strides and progress recorded in the State under the watch of Governor Umo…