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  The 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Prince Adewole Adebayo has called on defectors to the party to strictly adhere to its Ideology and not to bring their shenanigans from their old parties. Speaking on  News Central breakfast show on Monday, monitored by our correspondent, Prince Adebayo said party structures across the thirty six states and Abuja have been sufficiently informed on how to educate the new members no matter their status in life. He said the party welcomes all the new entrants, disclosing however, that " What we have managed to do is to define what our party stands for. “That is why you have seen some of the reactions as people are joining our party, we welcome them and we tell them ideological issues and we also tell them all these shenanigans that you do in your party, don't bring them here. "We spend a lot of time educating our members. Do not suddenly get used to money you did not ask for or monies you did not work for. Do n...

  The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, Comrade Archibong Bassey, has joined journalists across the country in celebrating the President of the Union on the occasion of his birthday. In a goodwill message made available to newsmen in Calabar, Comrade Bassey described the NUJ President as a leader of rare vision, strength, and unwavering commitment to the ideals of a free, vibrant, and responsible press. He praised the President’s dedication to defending press freedom, promoting excellence in journalism, and fostering unity within the profession, noting that his leadership continues to inspire journalists across Nigeria. "Today, we honor not just your birth, but the incredible impact your leadership has had on the journalism landscape in our country," the message read in part. The Cross River NUJ Chairman prayed for good health, greater accomplishments, and renewed strength for the President, expressing confidence that he would cont...

Distinguished Senator Eteng Jonah Williams, representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, was given a rousing reception by the people of Bahumono during a town hall meeting held on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Ebom community, Abi Local Government Area. The event, organized by the Bahumono Peace and Development Union, offered an opportunity for the people to express their aspirations and appreciation for the Senator’s unwavering commitment to grassroots development. In a heartfelt address of welcome, community leaders and stakeholders praised Senator Williams for his outstanding service, particularly in critical areas such as education, healthcare, agriculture, and human capital development. His numerous interventions across these sectors were acknowledged as having significantly uplifted the welfare and living standards of the people. The Bahumono community specifically commended Senator Williams for his leading role in facilitating the construction of the Ndibe Bridge and Road P...

  By Our Correspondent  Cross River State Government has sounded a thunderous warning to impostors and criminal profiteers attempting to hijack its cocoa estates. This strong message came as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Anthony Owan Enoh, addressed a high-powered delegation of cocoa farmers from Etung LGA, led by Hon. Atu Ebuta, Chairman of the Bendeghe Ekiem unit of the Cocoa Association of Nigeria, who came crying out over the reign of terror allegedly unleashed by one Mr. Oscar Ofuka. Prof. Enoh, unwavering and deliberate, made it crystal clear that the state will no longer sit idly while impostors intimidate and sabotage genuine farmers who were duly allocated land by the government. “Oscar Ofuka is not a government representative, he is not recognized, and he will not be allowed to continue this illegality. We will pursue him within the ambit of the law — to the very end,” the SSG thundered. Describing Ofuka as a serial impostor with an over-bloated ...

  By Mr Cornelius Ellah The Acting Vice Chancellor of UNICROSS, Prof. Francisca Bassey, has reiterated her commitment to always respect the fundamental human rights of students, including the right to freedom of speech. She reiterated this commitment during an exclusive chat with me in her office, against the backdrop of some misleading reports in the social media that have unfairly accused her of stifling the voices of students. The accusations followed the recent arrest and detention of Mr. Eyam Martin Oyama, a graduate of UNICROSS. The Acting Vice Chancellor explained that she did not play any role in that arrest. She said: "There was a voice note that was released last Thursday. The person who released the voice note made statements that attracted the attention of security personnel. Before that voice note was released, there was tension in Nigeria because some persons planned to organize a protest against what they consider as bad governance. For that reason, security agencie...

 By AMAWU Cletus Albert Amawu The Cross River State Government through the Special Adviser to the Governor on Solid Minerals, Comrade Joseph Ekamoti Agbor, has issued a strong and urgent call to action against the growing menace of illegal mining, which is wreaking havoc across the state’s environment and communities. In a passionate appeal Comrade Agbor is mobilizing residents, stakeholders, and traditional institutions to join forces in defending Cross River’s natural heritage and economic future from exploitation and irreversible damage. Hence, illegal mining activities, often carried out without regard for environmental laws or community welfare, have left a trail of destruction, from deforestation and soil erosion to polluted rivers and abandoned farmlands; Beyond environmental degradation, these unregulated operations deprive the state of vital revenue, endanger the lives of local workers, and erode the foundations of legal and sustainable development. The government warns th...