By Ofem John, JKNewsMedia Intern, UNICROSS  PERSISTENT DELAYS in the release of students’ results at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) have been attributed to technical difficulties linked to a transition to a new digital results portal and resistance from individuals alleged to have benefited from flaws in the former system, the...
By Ofem John, JKNewsMedia Intern STRENGHTENING DRIVE around the state’s flagship cultural celebration shaped new assurances of government backing as Cross River government said it has intensified efforts to revive and expand its tourism industry. The commitment followed the landmark 20th anniversary of the Carnival Calabar and Festival, which...
By Ofem John , JkNewsMedia Intern RENEWED PROSPECTS for Cross River State’s tourism and economy have emerged following the official transfer of ownership of the Tinapa Business and Leisure Resort from the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) to the state government, a move that has drawn commendation from Senator Eteng Jonah Willia...
By Ofem John Obongha, JKNewsMedia Intern UNIFIED CALLS for stronger grassroots protection have emerged across Cross River State as community leaders rally against gender-based violence and the rising tide of teenage pregnancy. Royal fathers and traditional rulers are demanding coordinated responses from government agencies, civil society orga...
By Ofem John Obongha, JKNewsMedia Intern TOWARDS BOOSTING Cross River’s agricultural sector, the state government announced it has launched an ambitious oil palm revitalization effort, starting with the distribution of 3.5 million Malaysian Super-G sprouted oil palm nuts to farmers. The government said the programme is designed to replace old ...
By Ofem John Obongha, JKNewsMedia Reporter, Cross River THE EMPOWERMENT of female drivers in Cross River State took a significant step forward, as members of the Female Commercial Drivers Association expressed appreciation for First Lady Rev. Eyoanwa Bassey Otu’s impactful support. Her recent awards of one million Naira each to nine outstandin...
