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  Former Special Adviser on Education to the Cross River State Governor, Castro Ezama, has called on residents of the state to rise to the challenge of mobilising eligible voters for the ongoing continuous voters registration exercise. In a statement on his Facebook page, Ezama said one of the key indices in political calculations at the national level is voting strength, warning that Cross River currently lags behind other South-South states in the number of registered voters. According to figures he shared, Rivers State has 3,537,190 registered voters, Delta 3,221,697, Edo 2,501,081, Akwa Ibom 2,357,418, Cross River 1,766,466 and Bayelsa 1,056,862. He argued that Cross River should “comfortably boast of 3 million eligible voters” if mobilisation efforts are intensified. He urged residents to put aside political differences and work collectively to increase the state’s voting strength. He also called on local governments, political parties, civil society groups, and the Ministry o...

  The Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, has called for greater collaboration between the Calabar Urban Development Authority (CUDA) and local government councils to address the growing challenges of waste management in the state capital and its environs. Duke made the appeal during the official handover of waste bins to the chairmen of Odukpani, Calabar South, and Calabar Municipality local government areas. The ceremony, which held in Calabar, was witnessed by the Executive Secretary of CUDA, the Special Assistant to the Governor on General Duties, Barr. Akiba Ekpenyong, and the Member representing Calabar Municipality in the Cross River State House of Assembly. Speaking at the event, Duke expressed concern over the absence of waste bins in some parts of Calabar, particularly Marina, where residents have resorted to dumping refuse on the streets and in open nylos. He stressed that effective evacuatio...

The cultural heartbeat of Etung was on display recently as Engr. Dr. George Ndifon Abang, a farmer, civil engineer, and community advocate, hosted friends, family, and well-wishers to mark the annual Etung New Yam Festival in his hometown, Bendeghe Ekeim. The celebration began with visits to traditional chiefs and engagements with youth groups, a gesture community members described as a demonstration of respect for culture and inclusiveness. The festival, marked by thanksgiving and cultural displays, provided a platform not only for celebration but also for strengthening bonds across generations. Dr. Abang used the occasion to champion education by sponsoring the Etung Students’ Association Empowerment Programme. His intervention covered WAEC registration forms and financial support for indigent students, an initiative that drew praise from both beneficiaries and community leaders. One student beneficiary expressed gratitude, saying, “Without this support, I would have struggled to reg...

  …An electrifying rally of loyalty, gratitude, and resolve Obudu Local Government Area witnessed an unforgettable spectacle on Saturday as its people poured out in their thousands to declare unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima, Governor Bassey Edet Otu, and Deputy Governor Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, urging them to continue in office beyond 2027. The Council Secretariat Field transformed into a sea of colours and solidarity, as traditional rulers, political leaders, women, youth, and party faithful converged in a carnival-like atmosphere filled with music, dances, and chants that echoed one message: continuity for progress. In her opening charge, Commissioner for Sports Development and Chairman of the Central Planning Committee, Hon. Agnes Atsu, set the tone, stressing that the endorsement was born out of conviction, not sentiment. “This is no ordinary political ritual. It is the heartfelt voice of a people inspired by performance, u...

  Entries for the Owan Enoh MSME Support Program have swelled over 12,000. This demonstrates not just acceptance but also exposes the yawning desire for a helping hand by Cross Riverians. I am also sure that many Cross Riverians are already wondering how exactly will beneficiaries be selected from such a massive pool. Many who think some privileged assessors will grab their pens to tick as many names off and plant their favored winners, have been calling, chatting and texting to lobby, to no avail. But I want to give you an idea of the painstaking work that is ongoing behind the scenes by the team that is assessing the entries. Stage One: CATEGORIZATION  The entries are all being categorized into 14 different sectors, namely: Agriculture, Construction, Creative Arts, Education, Energy, Fashion Designing, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Retail, ICT, Transportation, and Others. All these fourteen sectors have their drop down sub-sectors. Stage Two: EL...

Calabar, Cross River State – September 5, 2025: The Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. (Otuekong) Orok Otu Duke PhD, has joined family, friends, and sympathizers to pay his last respects to the late Mr. Eyo Edem Duke, who was laid to rest after a funeral service in Calabar. The deceased, fondly referred to as Etinyin by loved ones, passed on at the age of 52 after a brief illness. He was described as a disciplinarian, devoted husband, father, and pillar of strength to both his maternal and paternal families. Until his death, he was known for his integrity, humility, and deep sense of humor, traits that endeared him to all who encountered him. Rt. Hon. Duke, who stood in solidarity with the bereaved family, commiserated with them over the painful loss and prayed for God’s comfort and strength to carry them through this difficult period. He emphasized that the passing of Eyo  Duke was not only a loss to his immedia...