Patrick Amajama Picks NDC Senatorial Form to Unseat Jarigbe in Cross River North
The political atmosphere across Cross River North Senatorial District has received a major boost of…
Aston Villa win Europa League, End 30-Year Wait
By Frank Ulom Aston Villa ended a 30-year wait for major silverware on Wednesday night after defeating Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final in Istanbul to claim their first major honour in three decades. Unai Emery’s side, widely regarded as favourites heading into the final, delivered a composed and clinical performance to secure the…
Commission Explains Reason Behind Unveiling Carnival Calabar Outside Cross River
The Cross River State Carnival Commission has explained the reasons behind the decision to continue unveiling Carnival Calabar outside Cross River State, following reactions from residents and Nigerians questioning why the 2026 edition will be launched in Lagos. The 2026 Carnival Calabar unveiling is scheduled to hold on May 31, 2026, at Eko Hotels &…
Outrage as Board Orders Teachers to Endorse Gov Otu for Second Term
Secondary school teachers in Cross River State have expressed outrage over a directive by the State Senior Secondary Education Board (SSEB) compelling them to publicly endorse Governor Bassey Otu and his deputy for a second term in office. The teachers, who spoke on condition of anonymity in Calabar on Wednesday, condemned what they described as…
42 Years After, UN Envoy, Jimoh Ibrahim Directs Nigerian Mission to Open Account with UBA in New York
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, CFR, has directed the Permanent Mission of Nigeria in New York to open a bank account with within seven days, describing the absence of such relationship for over 42 years as unacceptable. Ambassador Ibrahim gave the directive during a meeting with officials of UBA in…
Ugep, Idomi Leaders Resolve to End Feud as Yakurr Council Boss Brokers Peace Deal
By Odey Ojeka Leaders of the Ugep and Idomi communities have agreed to bury their differences and work together to restore peace, following a high-level reconciliation meeting convened by the Chairman of Yakurr Local Government Council, Mr Yibala Igri Inyang. The peace and security dialogue, held yesterday at the Council Hall in Biase Local Government…
