Court sacks 20 Cross River lawmakers over defection
By Taiye Agbaje A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, declared the seats of 20 lawmakers from Cross River vacant over their defection from the […]
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Cross River tennis association moves to discover new talents
Cross River State Table Tennis Association (CRSTTA) on Thursday disclosed its plan to discover new talents in the state in its second edition of the […]
Ayade redeploys Solid Minerals Commissioner
Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River has redeployed the Commissioner for Solid Minerals, Mr George Oben-Etchi, to the Ministry of Social Housing. The redeployment is […]
UNICAL VC calls for proper documentary on Mary Slessor
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi, has called for proper documentation on the activities of Mary Slessor. Mary Slessor was […]
Cross River budgets N276bn for 2022 fiscal year
Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River on Friday presented a budget of N276 billion to the state House of Assembly. Ayade said that the budget […]
New EFCC Scribe, Ekpungu Assumes Office
The new Secretary to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Dr. George Ekpungu today, Wednesday October 27, 2021 formally assumed office. Welcoming him to the […]
NSCDC arrests three suspects, impounds 71,000 litres of adulterated petroleum product
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Cross River has paraded three suspects conveying 6,000 litres of illegally refined diesel and kerosene into […]
FG to inaugurate `Made-in-Nigeria Barite’ to save US$300m annually
The Federal Government says it will be inaugurating “Made-in-Nigeria barite” on Oct. 28, to save US$ 300 million being spent annually on barite importation. Mr […]
Buhari greets South-South leader, Sir Celestine Tawo at 80
By Chimezie Godfrey President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Sir (Chief) Celestine Osim Tawo as he turns 80 years. This was disclosed in a statement […]
Buhari salutes South- South leader, Celestial Tawo at 80
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated Sir Celestine Tawo as he turns 80 years. Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman in a statement on Monday, quoted the […]
#ENDSARS: FTAN advises FG to engage Nigerian youths positively
The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), on Thursday advised the Federal Government to create platforms that will positively engage Nigerian youths. FTAN president, […]
NiMet predicts 3-day sunshine, thunderstorms from Tuesday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted three days sunshine and thunderstorms from Tuesday to Friday. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Monday in Abuja, predicted […]
PDP urges Labour, Cross River Government to settle rift
The Cross River chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged organised labour and the state government to sheathe their swords in the ongoing industrial […]
Court Convicts Three Internet Fraudsters in Calabar
The Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, on Tuesday October 12, 2021secured the conviction and sentencing of three internet fraudsters: […]
NLC shuts down public offices in Cross River
The Organised Labour in Cross River on Tuesday shut down public offices including schools and hospitals to press home its numeral demands. The organised labour […]
COVID-19: NCDC registers 9 deaths, 284 new infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has registered 284 additional COVID-19 infections with nine related deaths across 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory […]
NiMet predicts cloudiness, thunderstorm across Nigeria
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudiness and thunderstorm from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja […]
Ayade inaugurates Road Safety Advisory Council in C/River
Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River has inaugurated the State Road Safety Advisory Council of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the state. The […]
Senate confirms 5 nominees as Board members of EFCC
The Senate has confirmed President Muhammadu Buhari’s five nominees for appointment as Secretary and Board Members of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC). Their […]
Nigerian Army commences Operation Still Water, sets up Super-Camp in Bakassi
The 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Calabar, has commenced a three-month security operation in Cross River to check crime and criminality in the nation.The […]
Foundation offers scholarships to 30 indigent students in C’ River
Comrade Effanga Ita Scholarship Foundation has offered scholarships to 30 indigent students in Cross River. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday […]
NiMet forecasts cloudiness, sunshine
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast three days of cloudiness and sunshine across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja predicts […]
Cholera claimed 2, 791 Nigerians in 28 states, FCT in 9 months –NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that cholera had claimed 2, 791 lives across 28 states and the Federal Capital Territory since […]
Buhari felicitates ex-Gov. Duke on 60th birthday
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated former governor Donald Duke of Cross River on his 60th birthday. Duke is clocking 60 years on Sept. 30. In […]
Senate receives Buhari’s request to confirm ICPC, RMAFC Commissioners
The Senate on Tuesday received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari to confirm the appointment of five Commissioners to fill vacancies at the Independent Corrupt […]