8 h. ago Cross River: Expert warns farmers against unsustainable farming practices

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Dr. Emmanuel Eremi, an expert in Agriculture Extension and Rural Sociology has advised  small holder farmers to move away from farming practices that damage the soil. Dr. Eremi said farmers should adopt practices like crop rotation as it has immense benefits for soil health and fosters organic farming. He disclosed this […] The post Cross River: Expert warns farmers against unsustainable farming practices appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Defections to APC driven by Tinubu’s performance, not mere politics –Gov Otu

Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has reaffirmed that the growing wave of defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is propelled by the sterling performance of President Bola Tinubu, rather than political calculations. Governor Otu made the assertion at a high-profile event where he, alongside Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, and the National Chairman […] The post Defections to APC driven by Tinubu’s performance, not mere politics –Gov Otu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Cross River Opposition Parties Forge Alliance To Battle Gov. Otu In 2027

In Cross River State, ten opposition parties have joined forces to challenge the leadership of Governor Bassey Otu in the upcoming 2027 elections. The coalition, formed after a crucial meeting in Calabar, aims to present a united front against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), which has faced criticism for its governance. Party leaders expressed […] The post Cross River Opposition Parties Forge Alliance To Battle Gov. Otu In 2027 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Cross River: Police confirm abduction of twelve passengers by sea pirates

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State Command has confirmed the abduction of twelve passengers in a boat from Calabar in Cross River State to Oron in Akwa Ibom State. The incident occured early this week along the Calabar estuary. Sources say the travellers boarded a boat in Calabar at the weekend and were […] The post Cross River: Police confirm abduction of twelve passengers by sea pirates appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Unjust tariffs threaten global supply chains – Nigerian expert warns

Arogundade Oluwasegun, founder of Leagile Supply Services, has said that ongoing trade tensions and increasing reciprocal tariffs are causing major read more Unjust tariffs threaten global supply chains – Nigerian expert warns

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4 d. ago ‘Calabar residents taking risky boat rides to Uyo airport amid flight shortages’

By Chinelo Obogo    talktonelo@yahoo.com   Calabar, the Cross River state capital, is currently facing an air travel crisis. Persistent flight shortages have forced residents to undertake risky boat trips to Uyo, its closest neighbour, just to catch flights to other states. The challenge has lingered for a while as there are no airlines operating […] The post ‘Calabar residents taking risky boat rides to Uyo airport amid flight shortages’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Residents Lament Health Crisis In Cross River Community School, Demand Urgent Gov’t Intervention

Once hailed as a beacon of education and community pride, the state of Community Primary School in Araran, Ofonbongha/Yala ward of Obubra local government area of Cross River State has raised concerns among parents and advocates in the area over potential health and safety risks to their children due to its current condition. The community’s […]

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6 d. ago Cross River: Cocoa farmers, ex governor’s aide trade words over violence in cocoa estate

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Cocoa farmers in Etung, Cross River State, have accused Dr Oscar Ofuka, a former aide to ex-Governor Ben Ayade, of orchestrating violence against them through thugs and armed officers. The farmers allege that Ofuka’s actions, including harassment, torture, and arrests, threaten chaos at the government cocoa estate. Pastor Ubi Ofem stated, […] The post Cross River: Cocoa farmers, ex governor’s aide trade words over violence in cocoa estate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago C’River introduces ‘Jesus Carnival’ to state tourism calendar

• Governor Otu, wife, clerics lead parade of Christian revellers The Cross River State Government has officially introduced a new annual event into its tourism calendar. The event, titled, ‘Carnival Parade of Thanksgiving and Festival of Praise,’ popularly known as the ‘Jesus Carnival,’ will be held every Easter season.  The maiden edition took place on […] The post C’River introduces ‘Jesus Carnival’ to state tourism calendar appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Cross River: Governor’s wife’s outreach transforms 11,123 lives

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Bishop Eyoanwan Otu, wife of Cross River State Governor Senator Bassey Otu, has hailed her free medical outreach as a beacon of compassion, health, and hope. Speaking at the 6th edition, launched at Obudu German Hospital in Obudu Local Government Area on 19 April 2025, she noted its impact. She said, […] The post Cross River: Governor’s wife’s outreach transforms 11,123 lives appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Teenagers from 5 states win gold at 2025 Offiong Edem table tennis championship

Byline: Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Teenage table tennis players from Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Abia, and Delta clinched gold medals at the 2025 Offiong Edem Table Tennis Championship in Calabar, Cross River State. An athlete from Ultra King Sports Academy, Uyo, also secured gold during the three-day event. In the Under-13 boys’ category, Delta’s Idoko […] The post Teenagers from 5 states win gold at 2025 Offiong Edem table tennis championship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Easter celebration: Cross River Governor, Speaker felicitate Christians

Bassey Otu, governor of Cross River State and Elvert Ayambem, speaker, Cross River State House of Assembly, have felicitated Christians read more Easter celebration: Cross River Governor, Speaker felicitate Christians

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1 week ago Cross River APC Stakeholders Counsel Senator Eteng, Vow Support Ahead 2027

All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in the old Ikom Division have counselled the Senator representing Cross River Central senatorial district, Eteng Jonas William, ahead of 2027 general election, promising to stand by him for the second term. The old Ikom comprising Ikom, Etung and Boki local government areas of Cross River State, expressed worry at […]

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1 week ago Gov. Otu offers free bus, ferry transportation service to residents

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has introduced a free bus and ferry transportation service for residents in celebration of Easter. The initiative aims to ease transportation burdens and ensure everyone can enjoy the festive season. Ekpenyong Akiba, Special Adviser to the Governor on General Duties, flagged off the service […] The post Gov. Otu offers free bus, ferry transportation service to residents appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Obudu monarchs set up committee to tackle C’River assets theft

Traditional rulers in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State led by the paramount ruler, His Royal Majesty, Utsu-Ukandi Felix Ukwudari, in a decisive move to curb the rising incidents of theft and vandalism of public property, constituted a special committee to investigate and recover missing government assets. Speaking at his palace during the Read More

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1 week ago Farmers turn to adaptive, resilient practices to beat changing climate

With rain-fed agriculture becoming increasingly unreliable, farmers across Africa and beyond are turning to more adaptive and resilient practices to read more Farmers turn to adaptive, resilient practices to beat changing climate

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1 week ago Gov Otu, deputy to engage Tinubu on concerns of marginalisation

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu and his deputy, Peter Odey, will lead a high-powered delegation of eminent state officials to meet President Bola Tinubu in Abuja to address concerns over the state’s perceived marginalisation in federal appointments and infrastructure projects. The decision was outlined in a communiqué issued on Tuesday, […] The post Gov Otu, deputy to engage Tinubu on concerns of marginalisation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago 2027: Leadership strategy warns against apathy, voter blackout

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja A Civil Society Organisation (CSO) under the auspices of African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD), has warned against total election blackout in 2027, suggesting that something urgent must be done to address the abysmal 26 per cent turn of voters recorded in 2023 general elections. An election expert […] The post 2027: Leadership strategy warns against apathy, voter blackout appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Lagos Calabar Coastal Highway: Tinubu is a divine president – Umahi

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi has disclosed that the ongoing construction of the Lagos Calabar Coastal Highway shows President Tinubu is a divine president. The minister made this known at Awi, Cross River State while flagging off the Cross River section of the Lagos Calabar Coastal Highway. “President Tinubu […] The post Lagos Calabar Coastal Highway: Tinubu is a divine president – Umahi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FG commends Cross River’s leadership in climate change awareness

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government has lauded Cross River State for its proactive efforts in combating climate change and raising awareness about its impact, aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF),George Akume, delivered this commendation during a courtesy visit by contestants of the 2025 Miss Africa […] The post FG commends Cross River’s leadership in climate change awareness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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