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Cross River State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Eteng Jonah Williams has sent warm greetings to all Christians in the state over this year’s Easter celebration. The Speaker in a statement on Friday says Easter is a sacred season filled with God’s love, blessings, and redemptive power. He congratulated all Christians in the state, urging them to celebrate moderately and never forget the lessons as well as the reasons for the season, which is the sacrificial death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Williams also noted that the Easter period is the heart of Christianity as it highlights the message of redemption brought to the world through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, his death, and resurrection. He, therefore, enjoined residents of the state to emulate the virtues of sacrifice exemplified by the death of Christ on the cross of Calvary. While urging all Christians to also use the period to pray for the state especially as it looks forward to a season of political activiti...

Even though the world is frigid at acknowledging competence and hard work, those who work their guts out, contributing their own quota to making the society better, will never go unnoticed. Mr. Victor Agbor, one of the finest prospects in Boki II, is apparently the force to reckon with, considering his contribution of service to Boki II, the Local Government Area and the State at large. Little wonder he receives such glowing compliments from his kit and kin and all those who know him. Young, vibrant, intelligent, focused and purposeful, Victor Agbor’s story can be likened to that of the hidden daisies among the roses, and the stars which break at the dawn. With a huge résumé that shows a reputation financial expert, the selfless, hard working Boki son, is primed for leadership. With a reputation for high standards and poise, Victor Agbor’s aspiration to the Boki II State legislative seat is one which leaves everyone optimistic that he will make a quality lawmaker who will place premium...

  The Chairman of Ben Akak Foundation, today at Government House, officially consulted Prof. Ben Ayade, the Digital Governor of Cross River on his gubernatorial ambition in the forthcoming election,  during a close door meeting today.  The Chairman also consulted the Chief of Staff to the Cross River State Government, Mr. Martin Orim, on his intention to contest as the next governor of the State. The Chief of Staff assured Engr. Ben Akak of his unalloyed support for the betterment of Cross River State and her people and wished him success in the forthcoming election in the state. In the same vein, during a press conference with the media, Engr. Ben Akak reiterated his commitment to serving Cross Riverians if given the opportunity to serve. He also assured Cross Riverians of effective leadership. Engr Ben Akak further stressed on his uncompromising and undiluted love for Cross Riverians as one of the major reasons for contesting as the next governor of the state.  He ...

  It was an explosion of celebration as the new APC National Women Leader Dr. Betta Edu returned back to her home State Cross River after her victory during the APC National Convention where she emerge as the number one Woman of the largest party in Africa and the ruling party in Nigeria APC. APC which by her elections made a strong statement of mainstreaming women and youth broke record by electing the youngest National women Leader in the history of any political Party in Africa. The National Women Leader who was welcomed at the airport with her entourage by her Governor Sen Ben Ayade, the Deputy Governor Prof Esu, the Legislators, Members of EXCO, Government appointees, Health workers Women in their thousands and youths. Speaking to news men upon arrival, Dr. Betta thanked the President H.E Buhari, his wife H.E Aisha Buhari, Governor Sen. Prof Ben Ayade and his dear wife Dr. Linda Ayade for the love and support through the process. She praised the APC Led by Sen Adamu Abdulahi a...

  Cross River-born business tycoon, Engineer Nsa Ekpenyong, Wednesday, gifted the All Progressives Congress (APC), Cross River State a 32-seater 2022 model Toyota Hiace Bus in a bid to enhance the party’s ‘political evangelism.’ Speaking at the presentation of the glamorous gift, Engr. Ekpenyong stated that the car is in appreciation of the giant industrialization strides of Governor Ben Ayade and to enhance the APC’s progressive course in the State. In his words: “As a Cross Riverian, looking at the industrialization strides the present administration, I deemed it necessary and pertinent to support the government of the day. “After circumspectly following what the governor is doing since 2015, out of love, I was astonished by his simplicity and granting me audience of about 45 minutes, explaining the importance of industrialization, vision of the deep seaport and other sundry matters. And as a mariner and industrialist, I know that the viability of the numerous industries is chang...

Cross River State Governor Senator Prof Ben Ayade on Tuesday reiterated his position on power shift to the Southern Senatorial Zone ahead of the 2023 gubernatorial election in Cross River State. In a statement on Tuesday at a grand reception rally in Calabar organized by the Cross River State Youth Lobby Group to celebrate the Governor's Court Victory, Prof Ben Ayade, who is the Leader of All Progressive Congress (APC) in the State maintained his earlier position regarding the rotational agreement, which demanded that the governorship seat of Cross River State be zoned to Cross River South. He warned those commissioned to set the state on fire to toe the path of peace in the interest of growth and development of the state. On his Judicial victory, the Governor thanked the people of the State for standing firm with him irrespective of the emotional trauma it may have caused. "It is God that brought me to this office and only God can take me out. That is why I'm here to say ...

In line with H.E. Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade's drive to alleviate poverty by Youth involvement in governance, the Special Assistant, to the Governor on Security, Yakurr, Hon. Cyril James Omini, extends hands of charity to Ugep Urban Market Women Union in a meeting which was held in the noon hours of Sunday, 10th day of April, 2022 at the Yakurr Local Government Council Guest House, Ugep. Hon. Cyril James Omini, in his remarks expressed gratitude to God for sustainability and grace. He admonished the market women in attendance to debunk the usual cry of neglect often experienced as a result of unfulfilled political promises over the years. According to him, " I am a product of the governor Ayade's benevolence, and I am always willing to lend a hand of support to market women as this is not the first neither will it be last. Truly, meeting of this nature has been helpful to identify your challenges and plights, which will enable us profer possible solutions/support for live sustai...