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  A coalition of stakeholders in Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency has thrown its weight behind Rt. Hon. Mike Etaba, insisting that no amount of propaganda or media blackmail can erase his record of performance and service to the people. The group, under the aegis of Coalition of Obubra/Etung Stakeholders Forum, said recent attacks targeted at the federal lawmaker were politically motivated and designed by desperate elements seeking relevance through falsehood and public sympathy. Speaking on behalf of the forum, the Convener,Mr Mathew  Odem, described the campaign against Etaba as a failed attempt to discredit a leader whose impact and accessibility remain visible across the constituency. According to him, Rt. Hon. Mike Etaba has continued to distinguish himself through effective representation, youth and women empowerment programmes, educational support, job opportunities, and consistent advocacy for federal presence in Obubra and Etung communities. He said Etaba’s legislati...

  To the average Nigerian, politics is often viewed as a dirty game, while politicians are seen as habitual liars known for broken promises, deceptive campaigns, and disconnect from the realities on ground. Senator Eteng Williams has distinguished himself as one of the most decent figures in public life, never linked to fake promises, allegations of fraud, unexplained wealth, or self-enrichment. Despite his accomplishments, his humility remains admirable. He is humane, accessible, fatherly, and generous to a fault. Another remarkable asset Senator Eteng Williams possesses is his impeccable and verifiable educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts in 1991 and later obtained a Master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA) in 1997, both from the University of Calabar . In 2011, after years of meritorious service in the Oil and Gas industry, he voluntarily resigned to begin his political journey. During his first stint in the Cross River State House o...

  The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has announced that no approval has been granted for any fresh candlelight procession in honour of members of the university community who recently lost their lives in a tragic accident. In a memo issued by the Acting Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Victor Ndifon, the university said the decision was aimed at ensuring peace and order across its campuses as the institution continues to mourn the loss of three students and a staff member. The memo noted that the university community remains deeply saddened by the “painful loss of three forthright and progressive students, alongside one diligent staff member,” adding that management is also closely monitoring injured students who are still receiving treatment and recovering. The fresh directive on candlelight procession followed developments during the candlelight procession of Monday May 4th 2026 at the Calabar campus, where activities were disrupted after some students became violent....

  Cyprus International University has extended its condolences to the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) following the tragic passing of three students and one staff member on May 1, 2026. Since the incident, there has been an outpouring of deep grief and emotion from individuals and institutions across the academic community. The condolence letter from Cyprus International University exemplifies the many messages of sympathy received by the Vice Chancellor of UNICROSS during this period. The message from Cyprus International University was conveyed in a formal letter signed by Professor Dr. Majid Hashemipour , Senior Adviser to the Board of Trustees, and addressed to Professor Francisca Bassey , Vice Chancellor of UNICROSS (see attached letter). The relationship between UNICROSS and Cyprus International University commenced in April 2026, when both institutions formalized a partnership aimed at fostering academic collaboration . This initiative forms part of UNICROSS’s b...

  It did not come as a surprise when on Monday May 4, 2026, the Chairman of the Cross River State Sports Commission, Hon. Etta Lawrence, inaugurated Rt. Hon. Orok Duke PhD , as Chairman of the Table Tennis Association in the state. Duke was inaugurated alongside several other eminent personalities to steer a clean path for the development of various sports in the state. Prior to this appointment, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke PhD had long served as a tireless advocate for sports development, particularly table tennis, in Cross River State and Nigeria as a whole. With distinguished service as Cross River’s Sports Ambassador since 2007 and later as Chairman of the Cross River State Sports Commission (2015–2019), he brought vision and resources to grassroots sports development. Under Duke’s leadership, the Canaan Table Tennis Club of Calabar has evolved into a national powerhouse and incubator of multiple generations of champions. From the late 1980s onward, Duke helped revive the state’s tabl...

  By Kingsley Agim  The Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Utilities , Dr. Jerome Egbe , has faulted protesters over the vandalism of the General Hospital, Calabar , urging that attention be redirected to road safety concerns following the tragic accident involving students of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). Dr. Egbe made the remarks while joining the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk , and his delegation on an on-the-spot assessment of the facility after the ill-fated protest by UNICROSS students on Monday. The state government has since condemned the destruction, describing it as avoidable and counterproductive to ongoing efforts to strengthen the health sector. Expressing condolences to the university community over the tragic accident that claimed the lives of some students, Dr. Egbe said the attack on the hospital was a misdirected response. “First, let me express my condolences to the management of UNICROSS and the students in general,”...