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Lagos Breakfast Meeting:Gov Otu seeks investment in Cross River through Carnival Calabar & Festival

By Nelson NseAbasi The governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Edet Bassey Otu has called on key players in corporate Nigeria to take advantage of opportunties in the state and leverage on them for business. The governor made the call in Lagos on Friday, November 3, 2023 while addressing a cross section of top business executives during a breakfast meeting ahead of the 2023 Carnival Calabar & Festival. The breakfast meeting, hosted by the Gabe Onah led Cross River Carnival Commission and M

CALABAR GO PINK DAY; ELEVATING AWARENESS, ONE STEP AT A TIME- By Blessing Bassey

The Pink Africa Foundation, in partnership with various collaborators, organized a dedicated day to raise awareness about breast cancer. The event known as Calabar Go Pink Day with this year's theme "Reset Cancer"commenced with an invigorating road walk, uniting participants in a collective effort to spread awareness. Following the walk, the day featured informative presentations aimed at educating attendees about the importance of early detection and prevention. Additionally, the event was fill

Carnival Calabar 2024: Gov. Prince Otu Unveiled 2024 Edition with the Theme “Our Shared Prosperity

By ETTAH EMMANUEL O. Carnival Calabar 2024 has taken on a theme close to the hearts of the people, "Our Shared Prosperity". The grand unveiling ceremony was graced by the esteemed Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency Sen. Prince Bassey Otu, at the exquisite Pearl Ball Hall of the Transcorp Hotels Calabar. The plethora of revelers in attendance could hardly contain their excitement at the revelation of this year's theme. The choice of "Our Shared Prosperity" speaks volumes about the visi

CROSS RIVER HOSTED HISTORIC NIGERIA SECONDARY SCHOOLS FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE (NSSFFL) 2025 IN CALABAR

By ETTAH EMMANUEL O Lagos Triumphs with 2 golds🥇 , Team Akwa Ibom 2 silvers🥈 , Cross River 1 Bronze 🥉& Abuja 1 bronze 🥉 By Ettah Emmanuel O. The ancient city of Calabar marked a historic milestone as it hosted the Nigeria Secondary Schools Flag Football League, bringing together nine states at the renowned U. J. Esuene Stadium from January 14th to 16th, 2025. The grand finale of the competition was officially launched by the Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, on Thursday

HON. EMMANUEL IRONBAR, CHIEF OF STAFF & NEWMAP INSPECTS FLOOD-AFFECTED AREAS IN CALABAR

CALABAR MUNICIPAL LABOUR PARTY WARD 5 CHAIRMAN ARRESTED FOR FORGERY & INPERSONATION

In a significant development within the political landscape of Calabar Municipal, Sir Aldophus Chubby Nwachukwu, the chairman of Ward Five under the Labour Party has been apprehended by the Nigeria Police Force for allegations of forgery and impersonation. The arrest stems from his alleged involvement in orchestrating the suspension of the state party women leader, Surveyor Nkoyo Otu, using purportedly forged signatures of other ward executives. The situation has sparked considerable controversy

HON. EMMANUEL IRONBAR VISITS CRS GOVT. INTERVENTION ON GULLY EROSION SITE IN CALABAR

The Cross River State intervention and reconstruction of Aso Edim/Nasarawa/Bacoco/Obot Okoho road gully erosion site in Calabar, is one of the numerous swift and effective intervention to address the pressing issue of gully erosion by the Executive Governor of Cross River State His Excellency Sen Prince Bassey Edet Otu. Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar Chief of staff to the Governor of Cross River State who visited the site today 17th of February, 2024, expressed heartfelt appreciation for the remarkable p

FG Celebrates 50 Years of Unity Colleges, Emphasizes National Integration with FGGC Calabar at the F

By Cynthia Maduekwe In 1973, the Nigerian Federal government alongside State embarked on a visionary journey to foster national integration and unity through the establishment of Unity Federal Government Colleges. Today, as we mark the 50th anniversary of this pivotal initiative, we extend our heartfelt commendation to the Federal Government for its steadfast commitment to promoting education and unity across diverse regions of Nigeria. The Unity Federal Government Colleges, including the esteem

Calabar-Itu Road: C’ River Gov’t Ready to Pay Compensation, Urges FG to Expedite Road Project

Senator Prince Bassey Otu, the Governor of Cross River State, has called upon the Federal Government to expedite the construction of the Calabar-Itu road, facing delays due to compensation-related issues. This call was made during an on-site assessment exercise of the road by Barrister Ekpenyong Akiba, the Special Adviser to the Governor on General Duties, who echoed Governor Otu's concerns. He stressed the urgent need for federal intervention to address the compensation hurdles impeding progres

Cross River State Government Plans Rail Line To link Obudu to Calabar

Source: Guardian Nigeria.... Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River says his administration has begun plans to contruct rail line that will link Obudu from Calabar. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Otu disclosed this in Calabar during a media interaction to mark his 100 days in office. He said that the planned rail line, which would come to fruition during the lifetime of his administration, would help to ease the transportation challenges in the state. He noted that the planned project wou

Why Bloggers, Influencers, Content Creators Should Champion Carnival Calabar 2024

Why Bloggers, Influencers, and Content Creators Should Champion "Our Shared Prosperity" at the 2024 Calabar Carnival

COMMISSIONER AGNES ATSU URGES YOUTH TO FIND JOY IN THE WORD OF GOD AT DUNAMIS CALABAR CENTRAL EVENT.

By Blessing Bassey. The Youth Empowerment Service held at Dunamis Calabar Central Church yesterday was a powerful and inspiring event. The Commissioner for Sports Development, Honorable Agnes Atsu, delivered a thought-provoking message to the youth based on Ecclesiastes 11:9. She emphasized the importance of filling their minds with the joy found in studying the Word of God, while also urging them to steer clear of violence, protests, and negative associations. Furthermore, she encouraged the yo

RT. HON. HILARY BISONG DEDICATES NEWBORN TWINS TO GOD.

It is indeed a season of Thanksgiving to God for his wonderful deeds, as the family of *Rt. Hon. Hilary Ekpang Bisong* , Member Boki II State Constituency, Cross River House of Assembly, on 1st September dedicated their newborn set of twins, a bouncing baby boy and girl, to God. While expressing their Joy during the celebration, the obviously elated couples said God has blessed the family unceasingly. They announced that no miracle is greater than waiting on the Lord for many years in expectatio

Just In:Gov. Otu Reappoint Dr.Julius Kijuo from SA Youth Mobilization Central to SSA youth Devt CRS

By ETTAH EMMANUEL O. 11 Sept, 2024. In a move that has ignited celebrations across Cross River State especially from young people, His Excellency Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu has reappointed Dr. Julius Obanghe (Ph.D), popularly known as the Political Star Boy, from the position of SA youth mobilization central to the position of Senior Special Assistant ( SSA ) on Youth Development. This reappointment marks a significant endorsement of Dr. Kijuo's commitment and contributions to youth empowerment

FGGC Calabar Old Girls Association Extends Special Invitation and Honor to Former Head of Service CR

By Cynthia Maduekwe The Federal Government Girls College Calabar Old Girls Association is thrilled to extend a special invitation and honor to Barr. Mrs. Geraldine Akpet Ekanem, the Former Head of Service Cross River State, for our momentous 50 Years Anniversary Celebration. This grand event, themed "Our Alma Mater, Our Pride – Celebrating the Bond of Feminine Graces," promises to be a testament to the rich history and enduring legacy of our cherished institution. Barr. Mrs. Geraldine Akpet Ekan

POSITIVE IMPACT: CUDA EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, CHIEF AYI EFFIONG PROVIDES CASH SUPPORT TO CALABAR TRADER

By ETTAH EMMANUEL O. In a heartwarming display of generosity and compassion, Chief Ayi Etim Effiong, the Executive Secretary of the Calabar Urban Development Authority (CUDA), recently took to the streets of Calabar to empower a petty trader with much-needed cash support. Known for his philanthropic nature, Chief Effiong has long been a beacon of hope and support for those in need, consistently demonstrating a commitment to helping others in the community. The recipient of Chief Effiong's kindne

Calabar Airport To Resume International Flight Soon - Gov Otu

The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has expressed his administration's readiness to partner with the management of the Margaret Ekpo International airport, Calabar, to resume international flights. The governor disclosed this when he received the manager of the airport, Mr. Ayinla Gbolahan, in his office in Calabar, Thursday. "There was a time the Calabar Airport used to fly international routes, at least to nearby countries like Malabor and the rest, but the reverse is now the c

MR EJENG HANDS OVER LEADERSHIP TO MR ETIM OKON AS ROVERS FOOTBALL CLUB OF CALABAR

BY ETTAH EMMANUEL O. _Rovers Football Club: A New Era Begins with Chairman Etim Okon_ On September 24th, a significant transition took place at Rovers Football Club as outgoing Chairman Mr. Ejeng officially handed over leadership to the newly appointed Chairman, Mr. Etim Okon This moment marks a pivotal change in the club’s journey, promising both continuity and innovation in its administration. During the handover ceremony, Mr. Ejeng expressed his gratitude towards the ministry and the players

Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong Sponsors Eze Igbo Youths Football Fiesta in Calabar.

In Continuation of his grassroots sports development, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong of Cross River South Senatorial District on Saturday flagged off the 2023 Eze Igbo Youths Football Competition in Cross River State at Holy Trinity Church Field Calabar. Declaring the Competition open, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong represented by Charles Ekanem kicked off the tournament in a match involving Bedwell United FC vs Highway FC. Senator Ekpenyong congratulated all eight teams stressing that sports especially foo

HOPE WADDELL TRAINING INSTITUTION CALABAR 129th FOUNDERS DAY & 2024 GENERAL MEETING

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