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Orok Duke warns of athlete exodus over poor welfare in Cross River

Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, Chairman of the Cross River State Table Tennis Association, has raised alarm over the growing trend of athletes leaving the state in search of better opportunities due to poor incentives. Duke said several promising players have either switched allegiance to other states or abandoned the sport entirely because of inadequate welfare and support systems. He noted that while the state has produced top athletes over the years, many are unable to sustain their careers locally due to financial constraints and lack of structured support. “Some of these athletes are lured by offers from other states, only to be abandoned later. It is a disturbing trend that is affecting the growth of sports in the state,” he said. He further lamented that athletes who represent the state and even the country are often not rewarded or promoted, despite existing policies. According to him, the situation has contributed to declining morale among athletes and poses a threat to the future of tab...
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HERE COMES THE GIANT OF A NEW ORDER- RT. HON JOHN GAUL LEBO WITH THE REDEMPTIVE VISION

  John Gaul is an awakening of the new order, the order of fervency in service delivery, the order of Vision and purpose in legislation, the order of giving the expected results and the order of impeccability.  His coming is bringing to us the importance of choosing the best for the State and national development, his coming is a gift that will bring to us a lift in Education, business development, Job opportunities, good roads, water, Skill acquisition and empowerment. Here is a Man so confident with his inner strength, he never quiver to deliver, he has tested all the waters and have acquired the limitless experiences that will stand the taste of time for Abi/Yakurr. Rt. Hon. John Gaul Lebo, embodies the characteristics required of a legislator; humble, knowledgeable, experience, IT savvy, intelligent, People oriented, Judicious, calm and collected. All we need in Abi/Yakurr Federal constituency is not hegemony but a collaborative pace to maintain a standardize way of legisl...
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Tinubu Supports Stronger Military Partnerships, UN Security Reforms- Jimoh Ibrahim

  Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations , Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim , has said President Bola Tinubu remains committed to strengthening military partnerships and supporting reforms within the United Nations aimed at addressing emerging global peace and security challenges. Ibrahim stated this on Monday while welcoming participants of the United States Army War College to the Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the United Nations in New York. He noted that the visit of the delegation highlighted the importance of sustained dialogue, strategic cooperation, and mutual understanding among institutions working to promote global peace and security. According to him, the United States Army War College remains one of the world’s leading institutions for developing strategic military leaders with deep understanding of conflict management and international security dynamics. He said President Tinubu was particularly encouraged by the progress recorded through Nigeria’s longstanding ...
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Loyalty Deserves Reward: Senator Eteng Jonah Williams Stood Strongly for Prince Otu When It Mattered Most

By Ajogbor Williams  When the coast was unclear and many doubted the possibility, Senator Eteng Jonah Williams stood firmly for His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, while serving as Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly. His loyalty was never hidden, and his conviction never shaken. To Senator Eteng Williams, Prince Bassey Otu was not just another aspirant; he was a household name with the capacity, experience, and vision to reposition Cross River State and give the people a stronger voice. During the campaigns, Senator Williams practically placed the governorship project above his personal ambition. He moved from village to village across the Central Senatorial District, mobilizing support passionately and tirelessly for Prince Otu. Even after the Presidential and Senate elections, his words remained clear: “My greatest happiness will be to see Prince Otu win massively in the Central Senatorial District.” That statement reflected genuine commitment, loyalty...
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2027: Akamkpa/Biase Stakeholders Make Emotional Appeal to Otu to Back Emil Inyang’s Second Term

  Youths, women and political stakeholders from Akamkpa/Biase Federal Constituency have made an emotional appeal to Governor Bassey Otu and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State to support the re-election bid of the member representing the constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Dr. Emil Inyang, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The stakeholders, under the aegis of the Akamkpa/Biase Youth Movement, also urged the governor to intervene in growing divisions within the APC in the constituency, warning that internal cracks could threaten party unity and electoral stability ahead of future elections. Speaking on behalf of the group, Mr. Daniel Enang from Ehom Ward in Biase Local Government Area commended Governor Otu for what he described as transformational leadership and remarkable developmental strides across Cross River State. He noted that youths from Akamkpa and Biase played a significant role in the emergence of the current admin...
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Sparkling FM at 8: Sustaining Public Trust Through Responsible Broadcasting,Media Excellence

  By Rasheed Olanrewaju  Eight years ago, it seemed almost impossible to imagine a vibrant private radio broadcasting space in Calabar .  At a time when private radio stations were still few in number across Cross River State , Sparkling 92.3 FM emerged as one of the bold voices that helped redefine the media landscape and expand access to information, public engagement, and citizen participation. Yours sincerely was privileged to be among the broadcast journalists and political analysts who frequently featured on its flagship programme, “ Let’s Talk Nigeria ,” a platform that became a strong avenue for robust discussions on governance, politics, leadership, and national development . Radio remains one of the most powerful tools of communication in any society. Its function in a community and state goes beyond entertainment.  It serves as the people’s parliament, the marketplace of ideas, and the bridge between government and the governed. Radio educates, informs, mo...
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Former Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Appointed Secretary, Anambra State House of Assembly Screening Committee

The All Progressive Congress election screening committee has appointed former Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr Janet Ekpenyong into it’s 2027 State Houses of Assembly Committee as part of measures to promote party’s internal democracy and afford all Aspirants a level playing ground ahead of the forthcoming primaries. Dr Janet Ekpenyong who once served as the Director General of the Cross River state Primary Healthcare Development Agency and Commissioner for Health has continued to promote the party’s interest through the harmonization of it’s manifesto in Cross River State and nationally. In some of her recent outings including the National Convention held at the Eagles Square and the recent 10 million women match organised by the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu , she has expressed confidence in the party's ability to perform excellently well in the next coming elections. The APC which has remained Nigeria’s dominant political party since it’s m...
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