The Research Gateway Professional Institute, an internationally recognised academic and vocational body, has conferred a Professional Fellowship on Archiobong Bassey, the Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council.
The Ibibio ethnic nationality has firmly rejected the inclusion of any part of its ancestral land in the proposed Obolo State, warning against attempts to alter the territorial integrity of its communities under the guise of state creation.
This is the story of 22-year-old Ekong, who was accused of witchcraft at age 12, in a remote village in Akwa Ibom. 12 years later, he is now months away from becoming a mobile phone technician.
The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) has applauded traditional rulers in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State for taking bold steps to eradicate gender-based violence (GBV) and end harmful cultural practices that undermine the dignity of women and girls.
Advocates for the creation of Ogoja State from nine local government areas in northern Cross River State have stated that they will not oppose the inclusion of other ethnic groups from neighbouring states, including Benue, as long as due constitutional processes are followed.
At the meeting recently held at the office of Hon. Godwin Offiono, member representing Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted.
The Acting Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Area in Cross River State, Odama Egbung, has raised alarm over the deplorable condition of key council-owned assets across the LGA, and has directed immediate steps toward their rehabilitation.
Comrade Archibong Bassey of NTA has been re-elected as the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council.
Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State has restricted the movement of okada (motorcycle) riders to 10 PM daily. The council also enforced the use of reflective jackets for all riders.
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari was laid to rest on Tuesday, 15th July 2025, in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, amid emotional scenes and tributes from across the political divide and the nation at large.
