By Austin Akan Days ago, our attention was drawn to a supposedly truthful remark, but emotionally manipulative statement by Chief Ray U. Morphy on the reviewed, yet suspended school charges in the University of Calabar, entitled “#That_Unical_Fee_hike_Fiasco!”. While the supposed Chief’s remark could be dismissed with a wave of hand, it is pertinent to address…
By Nelson NseAbasi The First Lady of Cross River State, Rev Mrs Eyoanwan Bassey Otu is sponsoring 20 young girls from across the state to participate in the Queen of Humanity Pageant, which offers a grand prize of five million Naira (N5m) and a brand new car to the winner. The governor’s wife made the…
By Joseph Ndifon The passing of Prof. Stella Effa-Attoe, a luminary in the field of history, not only marks the end of a remarkable life but also provides an opportunity for family, friends, colleagues, and the academic community to unite in paying tribute to a distinguished individual. The funeral obsequies serve as a solemn yet…
A general cargo vessel has berthed in the Calabar Port with 204 heavy-duty trucks, 22 cubic meters of mostly pipes and other containers. Speaking after the arrival of the vessel on Friday in Calabar, Mr Olumati Festus, Port Manager, Calabar Port, said that the port was still viable and of economic benefit to the state…
By Chris Njoku Mr Adeola Adegoke, National President of Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria (CFAN) has disclosed that the future of the cocoa in Nigeria belonged to Cross River. Adegoke made the remark on Friday in Calabar during the Inauguration and oath-taking ceremony of Cross River’s Executive Committee of CFAN. He said although Ondo was…
By Frank Ulom Governor Bassey Otu has approved the establishment of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). This was part of the key resolutions of the 18th meeting of the Cross River State Executive Council held on Wednesday 6th December 2023. Accordingly, the decision for the establishment of the…
By Clement James Motorists in Calabar, the Cross River State capital have called on the governor, Prince Bassey Otu to intervene and caution the Federal Road Safety Corps officials from harassing and intimidating them on state roads. Among those who fell on the path of FRSC on Thursday was one Mrs Rosemary Okokon, a businesswoman…
By Frank Ulom Members of the legitimate Etuboms Traditional Rulers’ Council have faulted the proclamation of Governor Bassey Otu to affirm Edidem Okpon Okon Abasi V as the valid Obong of Calabar, saying Etubom Anthony Asuquo Ani is the new and legitimate Obong of Calabar. The legitimate Etuboms are, HRH Etubom Essien Ekpenyong Efiok (Chairman),…
By Anthony Ani Statesmen who have taken part in fundamental decisions affecting their country seldom write in the press as they would say things that could jeopardise the very existence of their country. However where the very existence of the country or a part of it is threatened then it behoves all statesmen to speak…
By Alex Egbona I have tried to resist the urge to react to the trending outright misinformation, half-truths and facts surrounding the establishment of the Federal Polytechnic, Ugep. More than twice, I have made moves to do a reaction. More than twice, I had to hold myself because I did not want to offend the…