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After 43 years in power Cameroon’s Paul Biya sworn in for 8th term
Opponent seeks refuge in Nigeria Africa’s oldest and longest serving president, Paul Biya, who has been president of Cameroon for 43 years, was once again sworn in on Thursday for an eighth term. After claiming victory in a highly flawed…
New York gets first Muslim and African-born Mayor
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist and state legislator, has been elected mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim, first South Asian, and first African-born person to hold the office. The Ugandan-born son of immigrants is also the…
How SOAD agreement can unlock $500m investments into C’River – Eyo-Honesty
The Resident Ambassador of the State of African Diaspora (SOAD) Nigeria, Princess Evelyn Eyo-Honesty, has disclosed that a cooperation agreement between SOAD and the Cross River State Government can unlock $500m investments into the state. Princess Eyo-Honesty made this known…
Millions of youths laud Dr. Betta Edu’s visionary leadership
Ani Bassey In a heartwarming display of appreciation, millions of young Nigerians have taken to the streets and social media to celebrate the 39th birthday of Dr. Betta Edu, a charismatic leader who has left an indelible mark on the…
Akpabio pays courtesy visit to Oku Ibom Ibibio
Pledges Support for Governor Eno Ani Bassey Senator Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate, has paid a courtesy visit to His Eminence Ntenyin (Dr.) Solomon Daniel Etuk, CFR, the Oku Ibom Ibibio and President General of the Akwa Ibom State…
Gov. Otu presents 780b budget of inclusive growth for 2026 fiscal year
From Ani Bassey Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, on Tuesday, presented a total budget outlay of N780.59 billion for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly. The budget, themed “Budget of Inclusive Growth,” is designed…
Gov Otu assures CRISPON of commitment to youth inclusion, empowerment
Ani Bassey The Cross River State governor Senator Bassey Otu has pledged his commitment to ensuring youth inclusivity and empowerment in his administration. The governor also tasked youths in the state to make the most of the ongoing Continuous Voter…
UK demands inclusive processes in Anambra guber polls
Sopuruchi Onwuka Government of the United Kingdom has called on state electoral officials to guarantee peaceful, transparent, inclusive and credible process in the upcoming gubernatorial elections in Anambra State. The British High Commissioner, Dr. Richard Montgomery, who engaged with key…
Senator Jarigbe congratulates Gov. Otu on 66th birthday
From Ani Bassey Senator Jarigbe A. Jarigbe has extended warm felicitations to the Governor of Cross River State, Prince Bassey Edet Otu, on his 66th birthday. In a statement released by his media office, Senator Jarigbe described the Governor’s tenure…
Nigeria@65: C’River Local Government Service reflects on progress, looks to the future
Ani Bassey The Cross River State Local Government Service Commission has extended warm felicitations to Nigerians on the occasion of the country’s 65th Independence Anniversary. Mr. Darlington Bassey, Chairman of the Commission, acknowledged the vision and sacrifices of Nigeria’s founding…
