Oodua Women Back Otu Tinubu
The Oodua Progressive Women in Politics in Cross River State announced their support for Governor Bassey Otu and President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election. Speaking in Calabar on August 22, 2026, group chair Ambassador Adejoke Oyeleye said the decision follows ongoing administration gains and increased participation of Yoruba and other communities in government. The pledge includes mobilizing supporters across all 18 local government areas and hosting the first Oodua Day in Calabar to boost civic engagement.
N2N Declares Otu Re-election
The Neighbour 2 Neighbour (N2N) Grassroots Mobilisation Network has announced the re-election of Cross River State Governor Bassey Edet Otu as a campaign priority, launching in Abi and Boki Local Government Areas. The group inaugurated ward and polling-unit coordinators and urged residents to assess performance records rather than rhetoric. They highlight road works, hospital upgrades, oil asset recovery, and the Bakassi Deep Seaport as evidence of progress, urging voters to support another term to consolidate gains.
Ayuk mobilises Etung ward
Cross River Health Commissioner Ayuk has asked APC ward chairmen from all 10 Etung wards in Cross River to intensify grassroots mobilisation for the 2027 general elections. The call, made at a gathering in Ikom, directs leaders to communicate government interventions in agriculture, education, healthcare and civil service recruitment to residents. The move aims to secure support for President Tinubu, Governor Otu, and other APC candidates, while documenting achievements and ensuring no ward is left behind in the campaign structure.
Fire outbreak hits SPAR Calabar Mall
The Cross River State Government confirms a fire early Saturday at the SPAR Mall Calabar, operated by Artee Group, damaging shops and goods worth billions of naira within the complex. The incident, which began around 6:00 a.m., prompted immediate government response and support for affected businesses. NEMA and CR-SEMA have begun damage assessments and coordination with the Nigerian Red Cross to document losses and plan relief for shop owners and residents in Calabar.
No Quacks in Nigeria’s Building
The Nigerian Institution of Building (NIOB) declares that quacks have no place in Nigeria’s building industry, with cross‑country safety at stake. At the close of its 56th annual conference in Abuja on August 22, 2026, NIOB President Daniel Kolade urged full federal backing for the National Building Code to ensure enforcement and prevent collapses. He emphasized collaboration among government, professionals, and the public, and urged Nigerians to hire qualified builders and engineers—vital steps as Cross River State housing projects and renewal initiatives expand nationwide.
Cross River trains health workers
The Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (CRSPHCDA) has concluded a comprehensive Basic Life Support (BLS) training for frontline healthcare professionals drawn from all 18 Local Government Areas, aimed at strengthening pre-hospital emergency response capacity across the state. Participants reported improved skills in recognizing cardiac arrest, performing CPR, and coordinating rapid patient transfer. The four-week programme, aligned with state health goals, demonstrates Cross River’s ongoing commitment to emergency readiness and better outcomes for residents needing urgent care.
Cross River Enactus Second Place
UniCross students in Calabar win second place at the National Enactus Julius Berger Innovation Challenge, held in Nigeria. The Cross River team demonstrated practical, community-focused solutions and competed against top student groups from across the country. The achievement highlights the state’s growing culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in universities. Students and staff say the result will boost local STEM programs, attract partnerships, and inspire younger learners to pursue projects that benefit communities throughout Cross River and beyond.
Akamkpa APC unity targets 2027
The APC in Akamkpa Local Government Area has reaffirmed unity, loyalty, and commitment to the party after a peace accord and a stakeholders’ interactive session led by the State Chairman. About 6,000 APC members gathered to show solidarity and reconciliation, confirming their plan to move forward as a single political family. Commissioner Pius Ankpo thanked leaders for the peace initiative and urged residents to back ongoing road projects, including Oban–Ekang and Oban–Nsan, as Cross River State progresses toward a five-over-five electoral goal in 2027.
UNICAL Law Alumni Donate Computers
The 1994 alumni of the University of Calabar’s Faculty of Law visited the Dean, Prof. Michael Ibanga, to discuss improvements to the faculty’s environment. They donated three internet-enabled computers with law research software and announced a N500,000 annual prize for outstanding graduates for the next three years. The group also urged landscaping and security upgrades around the faculty. The initiative aims to strengthen teaching, boost research, and raise the faculty’s profile locally and nationally.
UNICEF, Journalists Strengthen Child Protection
Nigeria’s UNICEF collaboration with editors and reporters from across the country convened a two-day workshop in Port Harcourt to tighten child-protection policies in newsrooms. Forty journalists from the North Central, South East and South South zones adopted a 10-point communique emphasizing careful, non-harmful reporting of children, the use of cautious language, and the establishment of dedicated Child Rights Desks. The meeting also urged ongoing training on trauma-informed journalism and compliance with legal standards to safeguard young people while covering issues of abuse and justice.
Unical appoints new audit director
Akpanwa Ndueso Ene has been appointed by the University of Calabar’s Governing Council as the new Director of Internal Audit, taking effect retroactively from 12 July 2026 and spanning five years to 12 July 2031. Ene will oversee the Internal Audit Unit’s day-to-day operations and report to Vice-Chancellor Offiong E. Offiong. This appointment strengthens governance and risk management at Unical, with Ene responsible for audits across the university to enhance financial oversight.Current date, time, and timezone (ISO): 2026-08-30T22:00:43.441+02:00