86 m. ago 20 Years of Carnival Calabar: A legacy of culture, creativity, economic growth

Carnival Calabar 2025 promises to be a remarkable experience, featuring an array of events that celebrate the vibrant culture and rich heritage of Cross River State.

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13 h. ago Court stops APC, INEC from enforcing resolution against Cross River chairman

The claimant approached the court through a motion ex parte filed by his counsel, Ayotunde Ogunleye (SAN), seeking protection from what he described as an unlawful resolution dated November 26, 2025, which allegedly sought to prevent him from carrying out his duties as the APC Chairman in Cross River State.

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25 h. ago Jigawa Approves N4.3 Billion For Scholarship, Hajj Operations

Jigawa state government has approved N4.3 billion for payment of students scholarship and 2026 Hajj operation. The Commissioner Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, Sagir Musa revealed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the state executive council meeting. He explained that,N1,303,545,686.00 was approved for the payment of 19,716 students 2024/2025 bursary in line with […]

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2 d. ago Cross River Orders Transporters To Paint Vehicles In Official Colours

The Cross River State Government has instructed all commercial vehicle operators to paint their vehicles in the officially approved state colours, effective January 31, 2026. Commissioner of Transportation, Ene Cobham, said the directive aims to “sanitise the transport sector and strengthen public safety.” In the statement, the ministry warned that any vehicle found with off-colour paint […]

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3 d. ago Cross River Sports Commission Lauds NDDC’s Support For Sportsmen And Women

Chairman of the Cross River State Sports Commission, Mr. Lawrence Itanya has commended the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for supporting young sports men and women in the region through the Niger Delta Games. Itanya applauded the initiative while receiving the representative of Dunamis Icon Limited, the Project Consultants, and expressed the state’s readiness to […]

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6 d. ago There must be strong synergy among security agencies to fight insecurity —Retired AIG Bolanta

Baba Adisa Bolanta was Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 6 in Calabar, Cross River State. He also served as Commissioner of Police in Oyo, Sokoto, Kebbi and Imo states. In this interview by BIOLA AZEEZ, retired AIG Bolanta speaks on national security and the challenges before the new Minister of Defence. I want you […]

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6 d. ago AYG: Team Nigeria Makes Strong Start As Olopade Arrives To Boost Morale

Team Nigeria has commenced its campaign at the ongoing 4th Africa Youth Games in Luanda, Angola, with a series of promising early victories and qualifications. The arrival of the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has further energised Team Nigeria as they strive for continental honours. Day one saw a […]

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7 d. ago Cross River NCoS boss vows to strengthen security for the festive season

He emphasised that his administration would focus on repositioning custodial operations and

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7 d. ago Cross River: Police nab suspects, pledge peaceful festivities

The Cross River State Commissioner of Police, Rashid Afegbua, has reaffirmed the state’s preparedness for the upcoming Carnival Calabar, announcing the arrest of two suspects in separate operations as part of intensified crime-prevention efforts.

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8 d. ago Cross River Lawmakers Sack LG Chair, Orders Fresh Poll In 30 Days

The Cross River State House of Assembly has sacked the chairman of Bekwarra local government area council, Theresa Ushie, over allegations of gross misconduct. The decision came after the House of Assembly adopted the report of its Committee on Judiciary and Public Petitions. Eight councillors from Bekwarra Legislative Council filed a petition on May 19, 2025, […]

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8 d. ago BREAKING: C’River lawmakers sack LG chair over misconduct claims

The Cross River State House of Assembly has sacked Bekwarra LG Chairman, Theresa Ushie, following substantiated allegations of gross misconduct and corrupt Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-criver-lawmakers-sack-lg-chair-over-misconduct-claims/

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9 d. ago Gov Otu visits Chief of Air Staff, seeks stronger security ties

Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Headquarters in Abuja, where he reaffirmed the state’s resolve to deepen security collaboration for peace, stability, and national development. Welcoming the governor, […]

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1 week ago Cross River gov’s aide, LG chairmen trade blame over revenue, others

The Senior Special Assistant on Media Research to Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State, Phylo Odu, has accused local government chairmen of lacking transparency in revenue management, allegedly undermining Otu’s administration despite enjoying unprecedented support and autonomy. In a statement on Monday in Calabar, the state capital, Odu lamented that the chairmen have become Read More: https://punchng.com/cross-river-govs-aide-lg-chairmen-trade-blame-over-revenue-others/

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1 week ago Why you must face reality about Nigeria’s job market, Senate Leader tells fresh graduates

Senate Leader and former Lagos State Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Social Development, Opeyemi Bamidele, has urged fresh graduates to, as a matter of priority, embrace digital skills and explore opportunities offered by the digital space to navigate the labour market and contribute meaningfully to the global economy. He also advised the government and private […]

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1 week ago 2025 NYG: AbdulRazaq Splashes Cash Rewards On Team Kwara Medalists

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has rewarded medalists of the state team to the 2025 National Youth Games (NYG) held in Asaba, Delta State. At the brief reception held at the Kwara State Sports Commission’s office at the George Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin, gold medalists received N200,000, silver medalists got N150,000 while N100,000 was […]

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1 week ago Cross River Pushes For Tourism Investment As Calabar Carnival Turns 20

Arrangements are in top gear by the Cross River State Government to host the 20th anniversary of the Calabar Carnival with a focus on repositioning the state as West Africa’s leading tourism destination. Gov Bassey Otu disclosed this during the annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony at Millennium Park, where he appeared alongside four former governors, Clement […]

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1 week ago APC NWC Intervenes In Cross Rivers Chapter Crisis, Faults Attempt To Sack Party Chair

The crisis rocking the Cross River State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken another dimension as the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) has overturned what it described as an unconstitutional move by the State Executive Committee (SEC) members to remove the state chairman, Alphonsus Ogar Eba. The APC National Legal Adviser, Murtala […]

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1 week ago Crisis rocks Cross Rivers APC as NWC faults SEC’s removal of state chairman

The All Progressives Congress, Cross River State, has been engulfed in crisis with the State Executive Council’s plan to remove the Chairman, Alphonsus Ogar Eba.

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2 w. ago Lawmakers Reject Bill To Ban Consumption Of Dog Meat In Akwa Ibom

A bill seeking to criminalise dog meat consumption in Akwa Ibom State has suffered a significant setback, as 25 out of the 26 members failed to support the motion. LEADERSHIP checks revealed that dog meat is a popular delicacy, mostly consumed with palm wine by most people in Akwa Ibom and neighbouring Cross River States. […]

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2 w. ago Akwa Ibom Lawmakers Reject Bill To Stop Dog Meat Consumption

A bill seeking to criminalise dog meat consumption in Akwa Ibom State has been rejected by 25 of the 26-member House of Assembly. Dog meat is a popular delicacy mostly consumed with palm wine by the people in Akwa Ibom and the neighbouring Cross River State. In major towns, cities, and villages, such delicacies, laced […]

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