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  The Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Rt. Hon. Chief Orok Duke, PhD, has called on qualified youths across the state to take advantage of the 2026/2027 Foreign Post-Graduate Scholarship Programme recently announced by the Commission. Chief Duke, in a statement made available to journalists, described the scholarship scheme as a strategic investment in human capital development aimed at empowering young people from the Niger Delta region with global exposure and competitive skills. According to him, the initiative provides a golden opportunity for Cross Riverians to pursue Master’s Degree programmes in top institutions abroad in critical fields such as Engineering, Information Technology, Environmental Sciences, Medical Sciences, Law, and other key disciplines vital to regional and national development. He urged interested applicants, particularly indigenes of Cross River State, to promptly visit the official NDDC portal to be...

  The Chairman Senate Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his recent diplomatic engagement in the United Kingdom, describing the visit as a strategic move that reinforces Nigeria’s global relevance. In a statement issued in Abuja, Ibrahim who is the Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District, said the President’s outreach comes at a critical time in global affairs, where international relations are shaped by a mix of competition, cooperation, and emerging ideological divisions. He noted that the current geopolitical climate reflects signs of a re-emerging global polarity, requiring countries to adopt deliberate and collaborative diplomatic strategies. According to him,Tinubu’s engagement underscores Nigeria’s readiness to navigate the evolving global order with foresight and balance, while maintaining its commitment to multilateralism and dialogue. The Lawmaker also highlighted the diplomatic signi...

  The City Boy Movement, a youth-focused support group championing the reelection of President Bola Tinubu in 2027 has distributed food items worth millions of naira to both Muslim and Christian communities in Cross River State. The event, which took place on Wednesday in Calabar, saw the distribution of over 5,000 boxes of palliatives, packed with essential food items to both Christians and Muslims in the spirit of the holy month. State Coordinator of the group, Okon Eyo-Ita while speaking, said the initiative was designed to support the Muslim as they celebrate the Eid-el-Fitr and the Christians are they prepare for Easter.  He said that the City Boy Movement is not merely an organisation, but a growing platform for youth mobilisation, civic responsibility, and sustained grassroots engagement in support of national development. Eyo-Ita said that “the Calabar outreach signals the beginning of a broader agenda, one that positions the City Boy Movement as a unifying force and a...

  Cross River State representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Rt. Hon. Chief Orok Duke, PhD extends warm felicitations to President Ahmed Tinubu and all Muslim Ummah, on the celebration of the 2026 Eid-al-Fitr celebration.  In a goodwill message marking the occasion, Orok underscores the importance of the celebration, noting that peaceful coexistence is a panacea for development.  "I extend my sincere felicitations to His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and all Muslims, on the occasion of the Eid-al-Fitr.  This celebration is significant, not just for the Muslim Ummah, but a moment that calls for collective action against forces that threaten our common existence as a nation.  Islam, as we all know, is a religion of peace.  May the Almighty Allah, bring us peace and grant our heart desires". Orok further called on all to use the occasion to pray for the country and the leadersh...

  I warmly felicitate with the Muslim Ummah across Nigeria and beyond on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is a sacred period of deep reflection, sacrifice, discipline, and devotion to Almighty Allah.  It is a time that reinforces the enduring values of compassion, generosity, patience, and selflessness-virtues that are essential not only to personal growth but also to nation-building. As Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, I urge all Nigerians to sustain the spirit of Ramadan by promoting peace, unity, and mutual respect in our communities.  At this critical time in our national journey, it is imperative that we place the national interest above all divisions, working collectively with President  Bola Ahmed Tinubu towards a more inclusive, stable, peaceful and prosperous Nigeria. I call on all faithful that the lessons of Ramadan;love for humanity, care for the vulnerable, and commitment to justice...

  Let me put a caveat at the outset. Firstly, I was Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim’s coursemate at OAU almost four decades ago.  In addition, he made me the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nicon Insurance Ltd a couple of years ago. However, I do not intend to relinquish or surrender my freedom of expression based on my relationship with him.  I am aware that armchair critics of Sonala’s ilk will latch onto this relationship to paint this write-up as parochial or biased.I owe them no apologies.  Typically, the fact that I come from the same ethnic stock as Jimoh Ibrahim, whom we fondly call ‘Araba’, will not be a barrier to my right of expression. I was inundated with a flurry of calls and texts by friends and associates yesterday morning, and some of them sent me a PDF copy of the article.  An initial cursory glance revealed that the contents consist of distorted facts and baseless claims, as well as a rehash of old allegations which Sonala now peddles as true.  A...