By Odey Ojeka The Cross River State Government has moved to de-escalate tensions between Ugep and Idomi communities, following a high-level peace meeting with political and traditional stakeholders in Yakurr LGA. The meeting was chaired on Friday, July 3, 2026, by the State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, at the Biase Local Government Council…
By Odey Ojeka The search for the next royal ambassadors of culture is on, as registration for Mr & Miss Leboku 2026 has officially commenced. Organisers of the prestigious pageant say the competition will once again spotlight young men and women who embody beauty, confidence, intelligence, cultural pride, and talent on one of Cross River…
Global initiatives promise justice through economic restraint. In practice, they would make societies poorer and opportunity scarcer. VANCE GINN The latest attack on economic growth comes wrapped in moral language. Its advocates promise less poverty, greater equality, and a safer climate. Their policies would deliver less production, less investment, and fewer opportunities. That is managed…
 The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, has called for stricter enforcement and punishment for offenders of the Cybercrimes Act, 2024, who criticize or disagree with government officials or individuals. Ajayi made the call in Abuja during the public presentation of Electronic Evidence, Second Edition (With Evidence Act, 2011)…
Wikki Tourists have promoted 10 players to its senior team for the 2026-27 Nigeria National League, NNL, season. Five players were promoted from the club’s Feeders team and five were selected from football academies across the state. The club chairman Salmanu Abubakar said selections were made strictly on merit after comprehensive technical assessments by the…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu not to take any action against the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, over allegations arising from the controversy involving Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, insisting that decisions of such magnitude should only be based on established facts and not unverified claims….
