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Rt. Hon. Bassey Esoho Champions Vocational Institute Bill for Bakassi

BAKASSI—A proposed byelaw seeking to establish the Bakassi Vocational Training Institute has scaled second reading at the 7th Bakassi Legislative Assembly, with its sponsor,...

EXPLAINER: Why You Saw More A’Ibom Artists at Davido’s 5ive Tour Nigeria, Uyo Concert

...The Backstage Mechanics of Local Lineups   When the spotlight hit the stage in Uyo on Sunday, fans screamed for Davido — and then screamed online...

Fan Backlash Forces Ivana Off Davido’s Uyo Concert Lineup

...Fan Wars Cost Uyo Hype Artist Her Davido Stage Moment UYO — Rising hype artist Etieno “Ivana Wahala” Martin was dropped from the performance lineup...

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Rt. Hon. Bassey Esoho Champions Vocational Institute Bill for Bakassi

BAKASSI—A proposed byelaw seeking to establish the Bakassi Vocational Training Institute has scaled second reading at the 7th Bakassi Legislative Assembly, with its sponsor,...

Fan Backlash Forces Ivana Off Davido’s Uyo Concert Lineup

...Fan Wars Cost Uyo Hype Artist Her Davido Stage Moment UYO — Rising hype artist Etieno “Ivana Wahala” Martin was dropped from the performance lineup...

Mass Defection Looms as PDP Leaders in Cross River North Rally Behind Jarigbe, Tinubu, Gov Otu

A major political realignment is underway in Cross River North Senatorial District, where key stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have indicated plans...

Federal Ministry of Education Flags Off IDEAS–TVET Youth Empowerment Training in Calabar

The Federal Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the World Bank, has officially flagged off the Innovation Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of...

EXPLAINER: Why You Saw More A’Ibom Artists at Davido’s 5ive Tour Nigeria, Uyo Concert

...The Backstage Mechanics of Local Lineups   When the spotlight hit the stage in Uyo on Sunday, fans screamed for Davido — and then screamed online...

Gov Otu Presents N780.6bn 2026 Budget of “Inclusive Growth”

Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, on Tuesday, presented a total budget outlay of ₦780.59 billion for the 2026 fiscal year to the...

EDITORIAL: Indigenous Wisdom in Crisis: Becheve’s Dual Fight for Gender and Planetary Justice

In the mist-shrouded highlands of Cross River state, Nigeria, where the Obanliku Local Government Area cradles the ancient Becheve people, a quiet revolution is...

Beyond the Headliners: The Calabar Street Party Forging Nigeria’s Next Music Wave

...While the spotlight often shines on Lagos, a vibrant, grassroots scene in Calabar is incubating a new generation of artists, proving that the future...

New SSS Director, Oluwole Faluyi, Pays Courtesy Visit to Obong of Calabar

CALABAR, Nigeria – The newly appointed Director of the State Security Service (SSS), Mr. Oluwole Faluyi, alongside his management team, was formally received at...

Nigerian Youths Celebrate Betta Edu at 39, Commend Her Visionary Leadership, Transformative Service

Millions of young Nigerians across the country have joined in celebrating the 39th birthday of Dr Betta Edu, describing her as a charismatic, visionary,...

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Rt. Hon. Bassey Esoho Champions Vocational Institute Bill for Bakassi

BAKASSI—A proposed byelaw seeking to establish the Bakassi Vocational Training Institute has scaled second reading at the 7th Bakassi Legislative Assembly, with its sponsor,...

Mass Defection Looms as PDP Leaders in Cross River North Rally Behind Jarigbe, Tinubu, Gov Otu

A major political realignment is underway in Cross River North Senatorial District, where key stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have indicated plans...

Gov Otu Presents N780.6bn 2026 Budget of “Inclusive Growth”

Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, on Tuesday, presented a total budget outlay of ₦780.59 billion for the 2026 fiscal year to the...

Biakpan Cries Out over Killings, Arson in Renewed Land Dispute with Etono II

...Community petitions Governor Otu, IGP, NHRC for justice, enforcement of Supreme Court ruling   The people of Biakpan in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River...

Reconciliation or Mere Rhetoric? Cross River PDP’s 90-Day Race to Heal Deep Wounds

...As new Caretaker Committee is inaugurated, party chairman admits to years of "disunity and exclusion"  ...but observers question if three months is enough to mend...

Celebrating Patriots in their Lifetime Will Build a Greater Cross River – Bassey Otu

CALABAR — Governor Bassey Edet Otu has stressed the importance of honouring distinguished Cross Riverians while they are still alive, describing it as a...

“You are a Turn-around Manager” — C’River Cleric Applauds Otu’s Intentional Developmental Strides

CALABAR — A foremost Cleric and father of faith in Cross River state, the Archbishop of Calabar and Spiritual Leader of God's Heritage Global...

65th Independence: C’River NDDC Rep Urges Collective Action to Drive Prosperity in the Niger Delta Region

Today, as we commemorate our 65th Independence Anniversary, we reflect on the journey that has led us to this milestone and pay tribute to...

C’River Planning Commission Reaffirms Commitment to People-First Agenda at Nigeria’s 65th Independence

As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, the Cross River State Planning Commission has restated its commitment to driving sustainable development through the “People...

C/River: IPAC Tasks Leaders to Translate Independence into Freedom from Poverty, Hunger, Insecurity

As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence anniversary yesterday, the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Cross River State, has called on political leaders to ensure that...

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Fan Tribalism and Cancel Culture in Afrobeats: Lessons from Ivana’s Uyo Debacle

...Cancel Culture, Clout, and the Cost of Fanbase Politics in Nigeria By Efio-Ita Nyok, Ph.D When Davido’s 5ive Alive Tour landed in Uyo last weekend, it...

The Obong’s Brief: Why Nigeria’s Spies Report to Calabar’s Throne

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BREAKING: Prof. Offiong Effanga Offiong Emerges 12th Substantive Vice Chancellor of University of Calabar

CALABAR —The Governing Council of the University of Calabar has announced the appointment of Professor Offiong Effanga Offiong as the new 12th substantive Vice...

“I Drive a Made-in-Nigeria Car”… Industry Boss John Owan-Enoh Discloses

The Honourable Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, has reaffirmed his commitment to promoting local content and industrial development in Nigeria...

Cross River Set to Host 66th National Council on Health in November 17

By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Government has expressed its readiness to host the 66th National Council on Health (NCH) in Calabar, marking the...