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  The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream), Senator Eteng Jonah Williams , has called for the effective implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 to attract investment, increase oil and gas production and ensure that host communities benefit meaningfully from Nigeria’s petroleum resources. Williams made the call on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, while delivering his opening remarks at a stakeholders’ engagement programme themed, “The Petroleum Industry Act Implementation Journey: Industry Impact and the Path Forward,” held at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja . The programme, organised by NNPC Limited , the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Neo Mundo Limited and other participating institutions, provided a platform to assess the impact of the Act and explore strategies for advancing the sustainable development of Nigeria’s petroleum industry . The senator described the PIA as a landmark reform that has strengthened the r...

  The Former Deputy Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, PhD , has recounted how the fearless journalism of the late veteran journalist, Anietie Ben Akpan , popularly known as Roro Chief , helped save his life during Nigeria’s military dictatorship and the struggle for the revalidation of the June 12, 1993 presidential election . Duke made the revelation on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in Calabar during a night of tribute organised in honour of the late journalist, describing him as one of the courageous media practitioners whose commitment to press freedom and democratic values helped protect activists from the excesses of military rule. Reflecting on the political turbulence of the early 1990s, particularly the era of the late General Sani Abacha’s military dictatorship , the former lawmaker said journalists played a crucial role in keeping detained activists in the public eye, thereby helping to prevent possible extrajudicial killings and other ...

  Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu , has appointed Dr Betta Edu as Director of Finance and Fundraising for the Bassey Otu/Peter Odey 2027 APC Governorship Campaign Council . Dr Edu is one of the directors in the campaign council, which comprises 43 directorates and 4,412 members drawn from across the 18 local government areas of Cross River State. The appointment comes shortly after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inaugurated Dr Edu as Director of Women Mobilisation of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, placing her in a national role ahead of the 2027 general elections . An indigene of Adadama in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State, Dr Edu is a prominent APC stakeholder whose political engagements span both state and national levels. Her appointment to the state campaign council underscores her continued recognition within the Cross River APC political structure, even as she takes on a national mobilisation responsibility in the party’s presidentia...

A major push for the expansion of tertiary education and agricultural transformation in Cross River State has been unveiled, with a proposal for the upscaling and conversion of the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Obubra (CAST-Obubra) into a full-fledged Federal University. The proposal, powered by the National Patriotic Front For Tinubu [NPFFT], seeks Federal Government approval for the establishment of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal University of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Obubra, Cross River State (BAT-FUASTO). According to the proposal document sighted by News, the proposed university will bear the motto: Knowledge • Agriculture • Innovation • Development and will be sited in Obubra Local Government Area , in the Central Senatorial District of Cross River State. The document was signed by the Director General of the NPFFT, Castro Ezama and the National Secretary, Hon. Musa Zubairu. The Executive Summary of the proposal notes that BAT-FUASTO will be strateg...

  The Director of Women Mobilisation of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Dr Betta Edu , has congratulated Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu , on his 67th birthday, describing him as a people-centred leader committed to the welfare and development of the state. Edu extolled the governor’s purposeful leadership, visionary governance and unwavering commitment to the progress of Cross River State, noting that his People First Agenda reflects a deep commitment to placing citizens at the heart of government policies and programmes.  She praised his efforts to promote inclusive development, strengthen public welfare and create opportunities that will improve the lives of the people. Dr Edu prayed for God’s continued blessings, good health, wisdom, strength and protection for the governor as he continues to serve the state. “Happy 67th birthday to my Governor, His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu. May God grant you many more years of good hea...

  Today, I join the government and people of Cross River State in celebrating His Excellency, Ntufam Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu , on the occasion of his 67th birthday. Your Excellency, this milestone provides an opportunity to celebrate your years of service, commitment to public leadership, and dedication to the development of Cross River State. Your administration’s People First philosophy underscores the importance of placing the welfare, aspirations, and progress of the people at the centre of governance. Your commitment to infrastructural development, economic advancement, peace, and unity continues to shape the development agenda of our dear state. As Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, I remain committed to supporting your administration’s vision of delivering sustainable infrastructure and improving the quality of life of our people. As you celebrate this remarkable milestone, I pray that Almighty God grants you sound health, renewed strength, divine wisdom, and...