NDDC Anti-Cultism Campaign Promotes Peace, As Student Emerges Peace Ambassador
An anti-cultism campaign organized under the auspices of the Niger Delta Development Commission has reinforced calls for peace, quality education, and responsible leadership among students in the Niger Delta, with Master Jerry Ikwa Eyong emerging as a Peace Ambassador during the event held in Calabar.
C’River Targets Lagos-Based Athlete As Duke Donates ₦1m For Sports Revival
CALABAR – Cross River State’s renewed efforts to reposition its sports sector received a major boost as Hon. (Chief) Orok Otu Duke (J.P.), former Commissioner and Chairman of the Cross River State Sports Commission, as well as Commissioner representing Cross River State on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), disclosed plans to secure the services […]
EFCC Apologises As A’Ibom Govt Resolves UUTH Altercation
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has tendered an apology over the recent altercation involving its operatives and officials of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH), following the intervention of the Akwa Ibom State Government which successfully resolved the dispute and secured the suspension of industrial action earlier declared by health sector unions.
2027: Former Public Office Holders Lead APC List Of Unscreened Senatorial Aspirants
Prominent former public office holders, including former Director-General of the Silverbird Group, ex-federal lawmakers and past senators, have appeared on the list of senatorial aspirants reportedly not cleared by the All Progressives Congress (APC) screening committee ahead of the party’s senatorial primaries.
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.