C’River Community Hosts Annual Fishing Festival, Appeals to Otu for Road Intervention
Photos from 2026 Okpambe Fishing Festival By Our Reporter The people of Yala-Obubra, host community…
Opposition behind high fuel, food prices – APC Chieftain
By Our Reporter A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State has defended President Bola Tinubu over rising fuel and prices, attributing the surge to opposition and global economic factors rather than domestic policies. Speaking at the 1.5 million mega endorsement rally held at Ikom Township Stadium on Saturday, the APC…
Soya Beans Revolution: C’River Govt Delivers First Shipment to Flour Mills Through “Project Grow”
By Ovat Lawrence, PhD Today, we are pleased to announce that the Cross River State Government, through the “Project Grow” initiative, has successfully delivered its pilot shipment of 114 x 100kg bags of soybeans to Flour Mills Plc in Ibadan, Oyo State. The loading and offloading of the produce were carried out between 18th and…
Nigeria Calls for Regional Unity Against Terrorism, Urges Niger’s Return to Multi-National Joint Task Force
By Zagazola Makama Nigeria has reiterated the need for stronger regional cooperation among West African countries in the fight against terrorism, urging renewed unity and collaboration across borders. The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, made the call during a working visit in Turkey in an interview with TRT World while speaking on the importance of…
Prince Is Coming Again: Ironbar Rallies Support for Otu’s 2nd Term
By Frank Ulom A renewed political mobilisation has begun within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, as the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar, calls for unity and grassroots engagement ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Speaking during the 1.5 million mega endorsement rally held on April 18 in…
Foundation Advocates Skills Mentorship for Youth-Driven Development in Nigeria
By Ita Akpan The co-founder of the Peter Bello Foundation, Mrs Thelma Bello, has urged Nigerian youths to leverage their creativity to address national challenges and promote development. She spoke at a one-day seminar, “Calabar Photo Walk 2026,” held on April 15 at the Prof. Eyo Ita Building on Marian Road, Calabar. The event attracted…
Cross River City Boy Movement mobilises for S/South Youth Tour in Benin
By Our Reporter The Cross River State Chapter of the City Boy Movement has held its maiden strategic meeting in Calabar, ahead of the forthcoming Renewed Hope National Youth Tour scheduled to take place in Benin City, Edo State, on April 23 and 24. The meeting focused on mobilising strong participation from Cross River State…
Primaries and the Mistake Cross River APC Should Avoid
By Inyali Peter In an analysis a few days ago, I urged the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC in Cross River State to begin early conversations around consensus-building, rather than allowing aspirants to embark on widespread consultations only to be asked to step down at the final hour. History has shown that…
Soshanguve teenager’s body discovered in a shallow grave
By Our Reporter The body of a teenager, Mmathapelo Lefa Msibi, who was recently reported missing on 14 April 2026, has been discovered buried in a shallow grave in Soshanguve. According to preliminary information, Msibi’s remains were found at the back of a residential property in Soshanguve Block V Extension. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance…
How Parachuter Slams into Scoreboard at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg
By Collin Rugg A Parachuter has slammed into the scoreboard at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia. The incident took place before the kickoff for Virginia Tech’s 2026 Spring Football Game. According to Virginia Tech spokesperson Mark Owczarski, the parachuter was rescued within 15 minutes. “We are grateful to report that the skydiver was safely secured and…
YouTuber Faze Rug Girlfriend Molly Eskam Snapchat Hack
It is not every day that we hear about a celebrity’s social media account being hacked. But when it happens, it gets a lot of attention on the internet. Something similar has just happened. This time the news is not about Hollywood superstars, but still, it’s getting a lot of gossip lately. Social media, especially…
