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APC: Protesters besiege Cross River APC office, lock out staff
Insist on chairman’s resignation Ani Bassey Protesting members of the All Progressives Congress in Calabar have besieged the Secretariat of the party in Calabar. The protesters including the 18 chapter chairmen and seventeen secretaries carried various placards some of which…
Coalition demands full probe of past administration in Cross River
says celebrating previous administration sends wrong signals Ani Bassey A coalition of of civil‑society groups is urging Cross River State Governor Senator Bassey Otu to put accountability ahead of political niceties and order a transparent investigation into the tenure of…
Cross River APC leaders call for immediate resignation of State Chairman over alleged fund misuse
They are running away from their shadow – State chairman Ani Bassey In a strongly worded communique issued at the end of a meeting on Tuesday, the Forum of All Progressives Congress (APC) chapter chairmen and secretaries in Cross River…
Anambra polls: Soludo secures second tenure
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), winner of the Anambra State governorship election. With his victory in the highly contested and intrigue dominated election, the former Governor…
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…
