In Nigeria’s political landscape, zoning is often employed as a mechanism for promoting inclusivity and balancing power among different regions or ethnic blocs. However, while zoning has its merits, it should not become a rigid framework that undermines performance, continuity, and developmental progress. In the case of Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, representing Cross River North…
In the annals of Cross River State’s political journey, few moments shimmer as brightly as this present season, a renaissance steered by the indomitable will and visionary grace of Senator Bassey Edet Otu. With the solemnity of a statesman and the soul of a servant-leader, Governor Otu is scripting a golden chapter in the tapestry…
Cross River State governor, Bassey Edet Otu, on Monday in Calabar, said the death of Ibiang Oden Ewa, a university Professor and father of the Cross River State Commissioner for Special Duties, will be a very difficult vacuum to fill. Otu, on a condolence visit to the family of the late Professor who died in…
Read More ““This Is A Very Difficult Vacuum To Fill” – CR Gov Reacts To Oden Ewa Family Loss!” »
By Uket Oka The National Judicial Council (NJC), has acknowledged receipt of a petition against Bassey T. Ebuta, Justice of the Cross River State High Court for alleged misconduct. In its acknowledgment letter dated April 10, 2025 with Reference No. NJC/S.4/ANA.HC/7/11/24 and signed by the Chief Justice of Nigeria and Chairman of NJC, Kudirat M….
Read More “Alleged Misconduct: NJC Commences Probe Of Cross River High Court Judge” »
A Cross River based online newspaper, The Beagle News, has published a retraction to a news story she carried, purporting that a former Auditor General of Cross River State, John Odey, padded for personal use, the state’s payroll, during his time in office. We gather that Odey, irked by the unsubstantiated claims and suggestions which…
The Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State, UNICROSS, Francisca Bassey, has approved the appointment of the Acting Head, Department of Journalism and Media Studies, Cornelius Ellah, as Chairman of the University Management’s Media Team. The appointment is conveyed in a letter signed by Victor Ephraim Ene, Registrar of the University. The…
Read More “UNICROSS Acting VC Appoints Chairman & Members of University Management Media Team ” »