Governance

CrossJof celebrates Governor Bassey Otu @ 66

By Ada Nkong Cross River Journalist Forum celebrates Sen. Bassey Otu on this auspicious occasion of his 66th birthday. In a press statement jointly signed by the Chairman Francisca Ogar, and Secretary Ralphael Ekpang, the forum lauded the Governor for his sterling leadership which has transformed governance in the state. They noted that since his… Continue reading CrossJof celebrates Governor Bassey Otu @ 66

Governance

FG Debunks False Claims of Religious Genocide in Nigeria

By Ada Nkong The Federal Government has strongly condemned and categorically refuted recent allegations by certain international platforms and online influencers suggesting that terrorists operating in Nigeria are engaged in a systematic genocide against Christians describing such claims are false, baseless, despicable, and divisive. A release signed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation… Continue reading FG Debunks False Claims of Religious Genocide in Nigeria

POLITICS

Encomiums as Senator Jarigbe Delivers Five Solar-Powered Boreholes to Communities in Yala LGA

By Ada Nkong. Encomiums have continued to flow as the Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe,  hands over five  solar-powered boreholes to communities in Yala LGA. A statement by Team Jari says this is to address the perennial water shortage facing different communities in Yala Local Government Area of Cross… Continue reading Encomiums as Senator Jarigbe Delivers Five Solar-Powered Boreholes to Communities in Yala LGA

POLITICS

CROSSJOF Commends Boki LGA Chairperson Hon. Nyiam Over Fight Against Illicit Drug Abuse

By Ada Nkong Cross Rivers State journalists in Abuja under the umbrella body of Cross Rivers State Journalists Forum (CROSSJOF) have commended the steps taken so far by the Chairman of Boki Local Government Area, Eti-Eka Hon.Beatrice Etta Nyiam in the fight against drug-related social vices in the council. This was contained in a press… Continue reading CROSSJOF Commends Boki LGA Chairperson Hon. Nyiam Over Fight Against Illicit Drug Abuse

POLITICS

Passenger Responsibility: NCAA Bars Pilots From Flying With Unruly Passengers

By Ada Nkong The need to enforce penalties on unruly passengers as a means of sanitizing  passenger, airlines engagement has been emphasized. The Director public affairs  and consumer protection of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority Mr Michael Achimugu during a meeting of the regulating authority with airline operators in Abuja disclosed that Pilots have been… Continue reading Passenger Responsibility: NCAA Bars Pilots From Flying With Unruly Passengers

POLITICS

Diaspora Akpakomiza Movement Lauds Dr Loretta Ogboro-Okor’s Leadership, Slams-Media Attack

By Efosa Osagie Dr Loretta Ogboro-Okor  DG Edo State Diaspora Agency The Diaspora Akpakomiza Movement (DAM) has described a publication by Tony Nigro Erhabor led group calling for the resignation of Dr. Loretta Oduware Ogboro-Okor as Director-General of the Edo State Diaspora Agency as mischievous and baseless. In statement signed by its spokesperson, Evangelist Oduanagbon… Continue reading Diaspora Akpakomiza Movement Lauds Dr Loretta Ogboro-Okor’s Leadership, Slams-Media Attack

POLITICS

Northern Tour: Cross River Deputy Governor Recieves Warm Welcome, Encomiums

by Ada Nkong The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Hon.Peter Agbe Odey, has just concluded a five-day official tour across the five Local Government Areas of Northern Cross River- Bekwarra, Obanliku, Obudu, Ogoja, and Yala. A statement by  Fred Abua CPS to the Deputy Governor says the tour, held in commemoration of their 2025… Continue reading Northern Tour: Cross River Deputy Governor Recieves Warm Welcome, Encomiums

POLITICS

OGUN 2027: Party Official Alleges Plot to Force APC Ward Executives to Take Fetish  Oath

By Iyabo Ade As the governorship primary to elect the candidate of the ruling All Progressives Party in Ogun State nearer by the day, forces in government in favour of imposition against the emergence of a popular and sellable candidates have concluded a fetish plan to tie the hands of key party officials at ward… Continue reading OGUN 2027: Party Official Alleges Plot to Force APC Ward Executives to Take Fetish  Oath

AGRICULTURE · POLITICS

AGriDI Project Hosts Close-Out and Dissemination Workshop in Dakar

By Janet Otieno The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), in collaboration with the West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development (CORAF), will host the AGriDI Close-Out and Dissemination Workshop from 27–29 August 2025 at Sheraton Hotel, Dakar, Senegal. The workshop marks a pivotal stage in the Accelerating Inclusive Green… Continue reading AGriDI Project Hosts Close-Out and Dissemination Workshop in Dakar