A general cargo vessel has berthed in the Calabar Port with 204 heavy-duty trucks, 22 cubic meters of mostly pipes and other containers. Speaking after the arrival of the vessel on Friday in Calabar, Mr Olumati Festus, Port Manager, Calabar Port, said that the port was still viable and of economic benefit to the state…
By Lola Shibambo “My Isgubhu playlist is rooted in pride for my culture,” she tells Apple Music. “It illustrates the evolution of African dance music, seamlessly blending nostalgic sounds from the past with the dynamic sounds of today, celebrating the diversity amongst us. I’m excited for the future of African dance music as the world…
By Chris Njoku Mr Adeola Adegoke, National President of Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria (CFAN) has disclosed that the future of the cocoa in Nigeria belonged to Cross River. Adegoke made the remark on Friday in Calabar during the Inauguration and oath-taking ceremony of Cross River’s Executive Committee of CFAN. He said although Ondo was…
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By Joe Udo A Nigerian whose real name is Eze Harrison Arinze has defrauded 34 people from 13 countries all over the world of $592,000 (Five Hundred and Ninety-Two Thousand United States Dollars), valued at N698,560,000 ($1 = N1180). Arinze’s fraudulent activity landed him in jail after he was sentenced to three years imprisonment on…
By Frank Ulom Governor Bassey Otu has approved the establishment of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). This was part of the key resolutions of the 18th meeting of the Cross River State Executive Council held on Wednesday 6th December 2023. Accordingly, the decision for the establishment of the…
How To Apply For Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme (PCGS) To Get 50k By Frank Ulom Do you operate a nano business? Are you looking for a grant to boost your business, well, the Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme (PCGS) is for you as successful applicants will get N50,000 each without the hassle of paying back as…
By Clement James Motorists in Calabar, the Cross River State capital have called on the governor, Prince Bassey Otu to intervene and caution the Federal Road Safety Corps officials from harassing and intimidating them on state roads. Among those who fell on the path of FRSC on Thursday was one Mrs Rosemary Okokon, a businesswoman…
By Frank Ulom Members of the legitimate Etuboms Traditional Rulers’ Council have faulted the proclamation of Governor Bassey Otu to affirm Edidem Okpon Okon Abasi V as the valid Obong of Calabar, saying Etubom Anthony Asuquo Ani is the new and legitimate Obong of Calabar. The legitimate Etuboms are, HRH Etubom Essien Ekpenyong Efiok (Chairman),…
By Cynthia Maduekwe Advocates for socio-economic development and responsible governance are urging a comprehensive review of the 2024 Federal Government Budget Allocation to prioritise critical sectors that directly impact the well-being and progress of the nation. Reasons for Prioritisation 1. Human Capital Development: Education and Health are foundational pillars for human capital development, contributing to…
