By Frank Ulom Stakeholders across the four political blocs in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State have endorsed the member representing Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency, Rep. Bassey Akiba, for a second term ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was declared during separate meetings and rallies held in the Eburutu, Iboku, Okoyong…
He’s right in having predicted that the Tuareg dimension of the conflict would inevitably re-erupt but he’s wrong in claiming that Algeria has nothing to do with it. By Andrew Korybko Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune shared his assessment of the Malian Crisis in a recent TV interview. He predictably called for dialogue, mentioned how Algeria…
By Frank Ulom Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Cross River State, has declared the governorship seat held by APC’s Bassey Otu vacant. The declaration was made by Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong, a PDP governorship aspirant on Monday, citing alleged poor performance since May 29, 2023. Archibong who was…
By Frank Ulom The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has elected new Executive Committee (EXCOs) in Cross River State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The process which was supervised by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the Chinese Restaurant, Cross River State Housing Estate, Calabar, on Monday, saw former Inter-Party Advisory Council,…
By Our Reporter A sociopolitical group, The People’s Mandate Group, has purchased the All Progressives Congress (APC) expression of interest and nomination forms for Hon. (Obol) Cyril James Omini, member representing Yakurr I State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, citing his proactive and people-oriented representation of the constituency over the past…
By Joe Udo The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio at the weekend pleaded with the people of the South East, the Ndigbo, to continue to maintain peace in the country and guide the youth appropriately to shun Armed struggle against the Nigerian government. Akpabio made the appeal while at the funeral of the former…
