NUJ commends FG for completing Second Ikom Bridge
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Cross River Council, has commended the Federal Government for completing the Second Ikom Bridge in Ikom Local Government Area […]
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DPR shuts alleged adulterated kerosene outlet in Calabar
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) in Cross River has sealed a retail outlet, Chizioba Ventures, for allegedly selling adulterated kerosene. The outlet, which was […]
LG chair urges improved electricity to boost economy
The Chairman of Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River, Mr Kingsley Egumi, has appealed to the Federal Government to boost electricity supply in the […]
OPM Church reopens farm for repentant militants, commercial sex workers
The Omega Power Ministries (OPM) has reopened its farm for the production of food for repentant militants and commercial sex workers at the church rehabilitation […]
NPA investigates counterfeits e-call-ups
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says it is investigating cases of counterfeit of its call-ups in circulation. “We are currently investigating some cases where truck […]
33 years of Road safety Administration, Traffic Management in Nigeria: Journey so far
By Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM( Bisi Kazeem fsi The ugly narrative of Road Traffic crashes in the early 70s changed through Federal Government’s resilience […]
Buhari commends Emeka Offor’s initiative to fight River Blindness
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his appreciation for the ongoing efforts of businessman and philanthropist, Chief Emeka Offor in supporting humanitarian services, particularly in the […]
Beyond Corruption Perceptions Index 2020, By Auwal Musa Rafsanjani
“Nigeria ranks poorly in 2020 CPI, why does it matter and what should the Nigerian Government do about it” Every year, the publication of the […]
World NTDs Day: Gombe faces high risks of Biharzia, River Blindness, Elephantiasis, say experts
Dr Abdulrahman Shuaibu, Executive Secretary, Gombe State Primary Health Care Development Agency (GSPHCDA), on Friday, raised alarm over the risks posed by Neglected Tropical Disease […]
C/River Assembly confirms Ikpeme as substantive Chief Judge
The Cross River House of Assembly on Thursday confirmed Justice Akon Ikpeme as substantive Chief Judge of the state, after rejecting her twice […]
Buhari renews tenure of MDs of 7 river basin authorities, appoints 2 more
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the renewal of tenure for seven managing directors of the river basin development authorities. The president also approved the appointment […]
Dry season vegetable farming business, By Agbaji Chinedu
Dry season farming is crop production during the dry season i.e. when rain is no longer falling in this type of farming you depend […]
Issa Aremu: 60 hearty cheers to a global citizen!
By Abdulrazaq Magaji Growing up in his native Ilorin, capital of Kwara state in the late 60s and early 70s, Comrade (Alhaji) Issa Obalowu Aremu, […]
FRSC Corps Marshal to Nigerians: Drive safely into 2021
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has urged Nigerians to drive safely and stay safe as they enter […]
Family seeks release of son’s corpse, demands N50m compensation
The Family of late Mr Godstime Akugbo allegedly killed by the police, on Tuesday, pleaded with the Rivers Judicial Commission of Inquiry to prevail on […]
Bayelsa bye-elections: 3 policemen drown in Southern Ijaw River
Three yet to be identified personnel of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have reportedly drowned on their way to Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of […]
Again, Time to Remember, By Edwin Madunagu
This is a combined personal tribute to two personages: Flt-Lt Jerry Rawlings and Comrade Bassey Ekpo Bassey. I have isolated them from a longer list […]
Kidnap: Doctors embark on indefinite strike in Cross River
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Cross River chapter, on Wednesday embarked on an indefinite strike over the kidnapping of its memebr, Dr Godwin Udo of […]
Cross River needs N5bn to fix vandalised centre- Ayade
Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River says the state will require N5 billion to repair the Calabar International Conference Centre (CICC) vandalised by hoodlums. Ayade made […]
Cross River distributes relief materials to fire victims
The Cross River Government on Thursday distributed relief materials worth millions of naira to affected traders of the Marian Market fire disaster of June 4. […]
Residents plead with FG, Rivers govt. to end killings in Rivers community
Some residents of Asarama community in Andoni Local Government area of Rivers, on Thursday, pleaded with authorities to end the incessant killings in their community […]
HYPPADEC Commission takes off Soon – FG
The Federal Government of Nigeria has set all machinery in motion to assiduously ensure swift take-off of the Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC) […]
C/River primary: PDP affirms Odey as candidate, denies role in primary
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), National Working Committee (NWC), said it was not involved in the conduct of the party’s primary election by the Committee […]