Cross River State Tourism Bureau has announced that winners of the 2026 Calabar Marathon will receive cash prizes of up to N1.2 million. Managing Director of the bureau, John Atsu, made the announcement during a press briefing in Calabar ahead of the fourth edition of the event. He said...
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Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), after a comprehensive analysis of the controversies, trailing the N15 trillion Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, stated that the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration has failed on the statutory requirements of transparency, accountability and service delivery....
A political support group, Neighbour2Neighbour for Sweet Prince, has pledged to mobilise one million votes for Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, in the 2027 general election. The Director-General of the group, Dr. Bobby Ekpeyong, made the pledge on Tuesday during a press conference held at the Ernest Etim...
Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu , has described the late veteran journalist, Mr. Anietie Akpan, as a man of stature, whose contributions to journalism and public life would remain indelible. The governor conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family through his Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on...
The fight against breast cancer has received a fresh boost in Cross River State as the Pink Africa Foundation, in partnership with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, launched a school-based awareness campaign to educate students on early detection and body awareness. The campaign, held...
Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, on Monday, presented cheques worth ₦25 million each to 18 business owners affected by the recent SPAR fire incident, describing the intervention as a critical lifeline to help the victims rebuild their businesses and restore their livelihoods. Governor Otu made the presentation at...
Chief Executive Officer of Winhomes Global Services Limited, Engr Stella Okengwu, has thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for opening a channel of communication over the company’s diaspora investment affected by the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. Okengwu, who described the development as a sign of hope for affected investors, however,...
A Deputy Superintendent of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Michael Apepende, has lost his life after he was reportedly swept away by floodwaters following a heavy downpour in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. The tragic incident occurred on Thursday night along Barrack Road, near the Chronicle area, where the...
By President Bola Tinubu is expected to visit Cross River State to officially perform the groundbreaking ceremony for the long-awaited Bakassi Deep Seaport project, the state government has confirmed. The deep seaport, conceived during the administration of former Governor Ben Ayade, is regarded as one of the state’s most...
Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Cross River State, Chief Yibala Inyang, has dismissed allegations that local government councils in the state are being underfunded, insisting that the 18 councils are enjoying unprecedented financial support, administrative freedom and collaboration with the administration of Governor...
Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Offiong Efanga, has announced the lineup of activities for the institution’s 38th convocation ceremony, while outlining key reforms aimed at repositioning the university. Speaking during a press briefing on Thursday, the Vice Chancellor described the convocation as a significant milestone,...
Governor Umo Eno has reaffirmed the enduring bond between the people of Akwa Ibom State and Cross River State, describing both as having a shared history and brotherhood. Governor Eno gave the assurance during a special worship service at Liberty Gospel Church in Calabar, where he urged Akwa Ibom...
Headquarters 13 Brigade Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), arrested seven suspected human traffickers during an intelligence led operation in Calabar Municipality Local Government Area of Cross River State. Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters 13 Brigade Nigerian Army,...
Executive Chairman of Cross River Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Edwin Okon, has disclosed that the newly signed tax reform bill by President Bola Tinubu is aimed at reducing the burden of majority of Nigerians . Okon said the tax reform is also targeting the poor and vulnerable in the...
Cross River State Governor Basssey Otu, has inaugurated a new management committee for Pelican Stars Football Club, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to restoring the dwindling fortune of the Club. The governor, who was represented by the Chairman of the Sports Commission, Lawrence Eta, inaugurated the Board with a charge...
Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway will be tolled immediately upon completion and inauguration, the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, confirmed on Saturday during an inspection of the ongoing project. “I must emphasise that this road is going to be tolled, and it is part of the contractor’s package,” Umahi said....
In 2026, Nigerians will live life in a double reality. We will literally be dancing to two dissonant drumbeats. Some will find the gathering 2027 election campaign beats irresistible. On the contrary, the majority of the common folk, civil society groups and the non -political elite will cling to...
By MIKE ABANG, Calabar Tension is brewing in Okoyong community, Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State, following allegations that non-indigenous persons have been inserted into the compensation list for the ongoing Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway project. The President of the Association of Concerned Indigenes of Okoyong Community, Ambassador...
Spiritual leader of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, Olumba Olumba Obu, has declared that the year 2026 would usher in divine judgement that would expose and punish corrupt leaders across the world. He made the proclamation at the Brotherhood’s headquarters in Calabar, Cross River State, during the...
The streets of Calabar erupted in colour, rhythm and excitement on Saturday as the 20th edition of the Carnival Calabar officially began with a grand cultural procession at Millennium Park, setting the tone for another memorable celebration of heritage and unity. From early hours, representatives of the 18 local...