By Our Reporter The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Cross River State, Ambassador Nkoyo Toyo, condemns, in the strongest terms, the reported assault of a police officer at Watt Market, Calabar, and calls for a thorough, impartial and transparent prosecution of all persons found culpable. The incident, which reportedly occurred on […]
By Our Reporter Elder Victory Ubi has formally declared his intention to contest for the position of State Speaker of the Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN), Cross River State Chapter, under the banner of service delivery and trust. In a statement accompanying his campaign launch, Ubi emphasised that leadership extends beyond titles. “For me, leadership […]
By Our Reporter Youth leaders from Idundu and Ayananse communities have pledged their full support to the 2026/2027 Students’ Union Government (SUG) administration of Mainland Business School (MBS), led by the newly inaugurated SUG President, Comrade Margaret Ben Asuquo. The declaration of support came during an engagement with the student leadership, where prominent youth leaders, […]
By Filmcity Campus Correspondent Joy, celebration, and history filled the atmosphere yesterday at Mainland Business School (MBS), Akpabuyo local government area of Cross River State as Comrade Margaret Benson was officially inaugurated as the first female Student Union Government (SUG) President of the institution. The colorful inauguration ceremony, attended by school management, staff, alumni members, […]
By Our Reporter The Students’ Union Government (SUG) Electoral Committee of Mainland Business School (MBS) has announced Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 20, 2026, as official dates for the screening of aspirants seeking elective positions in the forthcoming SUG elections. According to the notice signed by the Secretary of the Committee, Comrade Christiana Nsa, […]
By Our Reporter The Students Union Government (SUG) of Mainland Business School has commenced the sale of nomination forms for students interested in contesting elective positions for the 2026/2027 academic session. The announcement was made by the institution’s Election Committee Board, which disclosed that the sale of forms began on May 11, 2026, and will […]
With the party leadership and President Bola Tinubu effectively ceding control of APC primaries to state governors, the political equation in Cross River has shifted decisively. The development perhaps, has raised inevitable questions for those who, until recently, dismissed suggestions that party tickets in Cross River State would ultimately rest with Governor Bassey Otu, as […]
By Nosakhale Akhimien, Channels TV The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of its nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 general election. The decision was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday and signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, following a […]
The submission of the Federal Government’s Inter-Agency Committee report to the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), listing Cross River State once again as an oil-producing state, is a development of profound and historical significance. For many, it is a welcome and long overdue announcement. For me, it is a deeply personal moment of […]
By AIT Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has signed into law four major reform bills aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery, expanding access to education, and improving sanitation standards in the State, in a move described as a significant policy shift toward sustainable development. The laws, assented to at the State Executive Council Chambers […]
