GADA Calls For Knowledge Transfer After NHRC Human Rights Consultation
Roseline Unimuke, who represented Gender and Development Action (GADA), has described the recent state consultation meeting organized by the National Human Rights Commission in Calabar as a critical reflection point for strengthening human rights protection, while drawing attention to existing reporting gaps and the urgent need for grassroots sensitization.
Students, Government Seek Collaboration Against Campus Drug Abuse
The Cross River State government and student leaders of University of Calabar have pledged closer collaboration to tackle drug abuse, cultism and other social vices threatening tertiary institutions.
Ex-APC State Chairman Returns To PDP, Alleges Political Suppression
Political realignment appears to be gathering momentum in Cross River State following the resignation of former state chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Alphonsus Ogar Eba, and his return to the Peoples Democratic Party.
ADC Opens Nominations Ahead Of Cross River Legislative Race
The Cross River State chapter of the African Democratic Congress has commenced the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for aspirants seeking to contest legislative seats in the forthcoming elections.
31 Years After Establishment, NHRC Still Lacks Offices In Cross River’s 18 LGAs
Fresh concerns have emerged over the implementation of human rights protection mechanisms in Cross River State following revelations that the National Human Rights Commission has no operational offices across the state’s 18 local government areas.
Conflicting NDDC Documents Trigger Confusion Over Cross River Empowerment Programme
An internal memo dated April 27, 2026, had informed the Cross River State representative on the NDDC Governing Board that 500 indigenes would benefit from a Skill Acquisition and Capacity Enhancement Programme, while 150 mini-buses and 200 Keke NAPEP were scheduled for distribution to beneficiaries across the state.
OPINION: PDP Presidential Candidate In Sight: Why Sandy Onor And His Burden Of Electoral Irrelevance Should Not Be Taken Seriously – By Godwin Bisong
The most basic test of political relevance begins at home. Can a politician command his ward? Can he win his polling unit? Can he deliver his local government? These are not extraordinary expectations; they are the minimum requirements for anyone seeking higher office.
Police Launch Crime Unit After Arrest Of Armed Officers In Cross River
Barely 48 hours after a viral video sparked outrage over the alleged arrest of two serving police officers found with firearms and live ammunition in the troubled Ugep–Idomi axis of Cross River State, the Cross River State Police Command has announced both a full-scale investigation into the incident and the creation of a new Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) aimed at combating violent crimes and emerging security threats across the state.
EXCLUSIVE: From Fear To Freedom: How GADA Helped One Domestic Violence Survivor Rebuild Her Life In Akpabuyo
Domestic violence continues to rise across Nigeria, leaving many women trapped in fear, silence, and abuse. In Cross River State, the crisis is increasingly visible within vulnerable communities where poverty, substance abuse, and weak support systems continue to fuel violence inside homes. But amid the growing concern, grassroots intervention is offering survivors a pathway to safety. In Akpabuyo Local Government Area, the story of Affiong Etim reveals both the painful realities of domestic abuse and the life-changing impact of support provided through Gender and Development Action (GADA), which helped her escape violence and begin rebuilding her life in peace.
27 Sports Associations’ Chairmen Inaugurated In C’River As Itanya Charges Unity
According to him, the state has been “absent for too long in the conversations where greatness is discussed in football and sports development,” adding that this situation must change through deliberate effort and discipline.