Patience Ozokwor’s Parenting Lesson
Patience Ozokwor, the Nollywood veteran known as Mama G, tells parents in Cross River and beyond to let children face some struggle to build resilience and independence. Speaking in an interview with content creator Femi Babs, she recalls how she hustled past rejections, selling buns and puff-puff to fund auditions and transportation. Ozokwor emphasizes that shielding kids from every hardship can backfire, urging families to allow measured challenges while guiding and supporting them along the way to secure a stable future.
Cross River Realtor Wins 2026 Award
Afebende Barrycassper Ashi, a Cross River State-born realtor and the managing director of Barrycassper Real Estate & Properties Ltd., has been named Best Selling Realtor at the 2026 Golden Stars Award. The ceremony took place on July 25, 2026, at Watercress Hotel in Lagos, with Ashi travelling from Calabar to accept the honour in Lagos. The award recognizes excellence across multiple fields, and Ashi’s win highlights his contributions to Cross River’s real estate sector and local entrepreneurship.
Cross River Boosts Calabar Roads
The Cross River State Government, through CR-ROMA, is intensifying road maintenance in Calabar South as of September 2, 2026. The agency deploys engineers, field workers and modern equipment to patch potholes, apply asphalt overlays and restore failed sections along Mayne Avenue by Atamunu, Mayne Avenue by Ekpo Abasi, and the Ekpo Abasi axis by New Airport Road. The targeted work aims to ease traffic, protect motorists, and sustain the state’s road network for residents and local businesses.
Cross River Tax Harmonisation Conference
The Cross River Internal Revenue Service (CRIRS) is partnering with the Ikom Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (IKOMCCIMMA) and Local Government Councils in Central Cross River to host a one-day sensitisation conference on tax harmonisation between the State and Local Governments. The event will hold on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the ICC Hotel Hall, Four Corners, Ikom. It seeks to address multiple taxation, promote a coordinated and transparent revenue administration, and improve ease of doing business across Cross River Central for government officials, business owners, taxpayers, and other stakeholders.
Cross River: Salary, Promotions Fix
The Cross River State Government has ordered the immediate resolution of outstanding salary and promotion issues affecting teachers across the state. In Calabar on September 2, 2026, the Commissioner for Education, Senator Professor Stephen Odey, met with the Nigeria Union of Teachers, SUBEB, and senior ministry officials to push for fast tracking of payments and promotions. The directive directs SUBEB to verify beneficiaries and ensure all genuine entitlements are paid to the last kobo, reinforcing teacher welfare and educational service delivery in Cross River.
Cross River Transport Strengthens Workforce
The Cross River State Ministry of Transportation announces a capacity-building drive to strengthen its staff for improved service delivery in Calabar and across Cross River. The initiative, rolled out this week, targets enhanced professionalism, accountability and performance among transport officers. Workers will undergo in-house training and refresher courses to align with the state’s people-first transport agenda. Citizens and businesses should expect quicker, more reliable services as trained personnel implement standardized procedures and customer-focused practices.
Obudu Chairman Celebrates Elder Brother
The Obudu Local Government Council Chairman, Hon. Dr. Peter Akonfe Undiandeye, KSM, has publicly felicitated his elder brother, Lieutenant General Emmanuel Akomaye Parker Undiandeye, Chief of Defence Intelligence. In a birthday message issued in Obudu, Cross River State, on September 2, 2026, the younger Undiandeye commends his brother’s discipline, service and leadership in the Nigerian Armed Forces. He notes the officer’s rise from Obudu to senior ranks and wishes him health and continued duty to the nation, joining family and people in celebrating his achievements.
African Govts Urged on Dementia Care
Dr. Oma Iyoko of Dementia Africa has urged African governments to prioritise dementia care, speaking at the Dementia Africa Conference 2026 in Abuja on September 2, 2026. She stresses coordinated policies, data collection, and support for informal caregivers as essential. Nigeria’s federal authorities are expected to strengthen dementia care within primary health facilities, with wider benefits for Cross River residents. The call aims to reduce stigma, expand screening, and ensure affordable care across the country.
Osinbajo seeks digital rules
Osinbajo has urged stricter regulation of Nigeria’s digital ecosystem to protect children from exploitation. Speaking in Cairo at a Pan African Lawyers Union session on the Cairo Declaration for child rights and design accountability in the digital age, the former vice president argued that the burden cannot rest solely on children and parents. He called for guardrails that safeguard youth while supporting rights and innovation. If adopted nationwide, the policy direction could affect Nigerian schools and families, including Cross River residents relying on online services.
Etomi Youths Back Otu’s Term
Etomi youths in Etung Local Government Area have publicly endorsed Governor Bassey Edet Otu for a second term, signaling broad grassroots support as the APC builds momentum across Cross River State. Barr. Gilbert Agbor, the governor’s asset-management adviser, led the welcome at his Etomi country home during preparations for the Etung New Yam Festival on September 4. Agbor said the growing backing shows confidence in the Otu administration and a compelling choice for continuity that will benefit Etomi and surrounding communities.
Experts urge traditional medicine regulation
The World Health Organisation and Nigerian traditional medicine stakeholders are calling for stronger regulation, better documentation, and integration of traditional medicine into the national healthcare system to improve safety, quality, and access to care. The push was voiced during the 2026 African Traditional Medicine Day celebration in Lagos, with emphasis on collaboration between traditional practitioners and conventional medical professionals. Nigeria should document practices, license practitioners, and ensure evidence-backed standards to support universal health delivery and protect patients across Cross River State and beyond.
Cross River Deepens Health Coverage
On September 3, 2026, Cross River State government re-launched the Formal Sector Health Insurance Enrolment Programme for civil servants, making enrollment compulsory to strengthen Universal Health Coverage. The Office of the Head of Service and the CRSHIA led the event in Calabar, detailing easier access through a dedicated desk to register and resolve issues. Civil servants across the state are urged to enroll now to secure affordable, quality healthcare and sustain public service welfare.
Otu salutes VP loyalty
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, today acknowledges Vice President Kashim Shettima’s loyalty and service to Nigeria. In a goodwill message issued on September 3, 2026, the governor praises the strong working relationship between the Tinubu/Shettima administration and Cross River, noting continued collaboration on state development priorities. Otu affirms Cross River’s commitment to Renewed Hope initiatives and calls for ongoing partnership to advance welfare, security, and growth for residents across the state. The governor wishes the Vice President good health and sustained public service.
Nigeria redefines security for cyber
The Defence Minister, Gen. Christopher Musa, says Nigeria’s security framework must include cyberspace and emerging technologies as part of its core design. Speaking in Abuja at the 2nd Policy Colloquium 2026, he explained that threats now span land, sea, air and digital domains. The move aims to boost Nigeria’s defence readiness and democratic integrity, with impacts expected for Cross River institutions, businesses, and residents through stronger cyber resilience and updated policies guiding security across all sectors.Current date, time, and timezone (ISO): 2026-09-11T22:00:22.279+02:00