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Odey Supports Yala New Yam Celebration in Owom, Distributes School Kits to Pupils A philanthropist, financial expert and Director in the Cross River State Internal Revenue Service, Dr. Ndoma Odey, has further demonstrated his commitment to the promotion of Yala cultural heritage, community development and the welfare of his people through his support for the 2026 Yala New Yam celebration in Owom Village, Yala Nkum Clan of Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State. Dr. Odey, who is also the organiser of the Yala Nkum Cultural Festival, supported the celebration through the Ndoma Odey Foundation, and also distributed school bags and other educational materials to pupils of the community’s primary school. The celebration, held at the Owom Roundabout, attracted traditional rulers, community leaders, youths, women and residents, who turned out in large numbers to celebrate their cultural heritage and honour one of their illustrious sons. The occasion also provided an opportunity for m...

AGN C’River Visits Hit FM Calabar, Rolls Out Activities to Mark 2026 International Actors’ Day The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Cross River State Chapter, has commenced activities to mark the 2026 International Actors’ Day with a courtesy visit to Hit FM, Calabar. The chapter Chairman, Mrs. Beatrice Akonjom, led members of her Executive Committee on the visit, yesterday during which she participated in a live radio programme, reeling out the activities lined up for the 2026 edition Speaking on the theme, “Actors Beyond the Screen: Impacting Communities, Transforming Lives", Akonjom highlighted the significant contributions of Nigerian actors to the entertainment industry and society, stressing that actors have roles to play beyond film production by contributing to community development and social transformation. She disclosed that the chapter had lined up a series of activities to commemorate the celebration, including embarking on traffic management and the distribution of rel...

NEMA, CR-SEMA Assesses Fire Incident at Atamunu By David Asu The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA) and other relevant stakeholders have conducted a joint Damage and Needs Assessment of the aftermath of a fire incident that affected residents of 21 Atamunu Street in Calabar last night. The assessment conducted on Friday, 21 August by a joint team comprising of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), CR-SEMA, the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and the Department of State Services (DSS) visited the affected area to ascertain the extent of damage and engage residents on the impact of the incident on their homes and personal belongings. Preliminary findings from the assessment showed that the fire completely razed down the affected building, destroying household belongings and other personal property.  While the cause of the fire could not be ascertained, no lives were lo...

Private Donor Supports CR-SEMA’s Flood Response with Relief Items By David Asu A private individual from Cross River State, simply identified as Mr. Peter, has extended support to the Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA) to assist persons displaced by recent flooding across the state. The donor, who currently lives abroad and wished to remain anonymous, provided assorted food items, beverages, washing and other essential household materials to support the immediate needs of flood-affected persons. The items were delivered to the Agency by the Director-General of the Cross River State Debt Management Department, Mr. Ekpe Essien Ekpe, who represented the donor in presenting the items to the Director-General of CR-SEMA, Mr. Efa Nyong. Receiving the items, the Director-General, Mr. Efa Nyong, expressed appreciation to the donor for the gesture, noting that the support would contribute to alleviating the difficulties faced by persons affected by the flood disaster. Mr. Ny...

NYCN Obubra Chapter Congratulates Ernest Joes on APC Assembly Ticket, Promises to Deliver Him at the Polls The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Obubra Chapter, has congratulated TPL. Ernest Joes on his emergence as the flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Cross River State House of Assembly, Obubra Constituency 1, ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by the chapter’s Coordinator, Comrade Okare Sylvester, the council described Joes’ emergence as a good omen for the people of Obubra, expressing confidence in his capacity to effectively represent the interests of the constituency. The council highlighted Joes’ grassroots presence, leadership capacity and commitment to empowering others, noting that his antecedents demonstrate his preparedness to provide purposeful representation. According to the council, Joes has the qualities required to build on the legacy of the late Chief John Oyom Okpa, former Deputy Governor of Cross River State ...

C'River: Former Council Chairman, Ayuwa, Leads Hundreds of NDC Members into APC in Obubra Hundreds of members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State on Friday defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The mass defection, which was led by a former Chairman of Council, Hon. Nicholas Ayuwa, took place at the Franco Teddy Hotel Hall, Daily Market, Obubra, during an interactive engagement between the APC State Executive Committee and critical stakeholders of the local government area. Receiving the new members, the Chapter Chairman of the APC Obubra chapter, High Chief Lucky Okpechi, alongside the Executive Chairman of Obubra Local Government Council, Hon. Kingsley Arikpo, and other party stakeholders, commended Ayuwa and his supporters for their decision to join the APC. Okpechi described the development as a major boost to the party's fortunes ahead of forthcoming elections, noting that Ochon Ward, where Ayuwa and many ...