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Landslide: Otu Mobilises Emergency Response to Protect Calabar Residents

  The Cross River State Government has commenced emergency intervention works following a devastating landslide that disrupted access and threatened residents in an affected community in Calabar . The intervention, initiated under the leadership of Governor Bassey Otu , is aimed at restoring access to the area, safeguarding residents and preventing further damage caused by the landslide. The Commissioner for Works, Hon. Pius Edet , visited the site to inspect the ongoing work and assess the progress of the emergency response. He also directed attention to the quality and timely execution of the intervention. The swift response underscores the commitment of the Otu administration’s People First agenda to addressing the immediate concerns of residents and taking decisive action whenever urgent intervention is required. Speaking with journalists at the site, Commissioner Edet assured residents of the state government’s continued commitment to their safety, welfare and overall well-...
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Governor Otu Deploys Swamp Buggy to UNICROSS Staff Quarters, VC Inspects Flood-Affected Areas

  The Cross River State Government , under the leadership of His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Bassey Edet Otu , has responded swiftly to the flooding affecting the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) Staff Quarters by deploying a high-capacity swamp buggy to clear blocked waterways and restore the free flow of water within the area. The intervention followed the recent torrential rainfall in Calabar , which resulted in flooding in parts of the Staff Quarters and affected some residential buildings and household properties. In a demonstration of concern for the welfare of staff, the Vice Chancellor of UNICROSS, Prof. Francisca Bassey , accompanied by members of the University Management, visited the affected areas to assess the situation firsthand and interact with residents. Remarkably, the Vice Chancellor and members of Management undertook the inspection amid a heavy downpour, demonstrating their willingness to personally confront the challenges facing members of the...
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Will State Electricity Regulators Have The Courage To Hold DisCos Accountable?

  In a recent article, I attempted to clarify how subsidy works in the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). However, reactions from readers across different channels opened a door I didn’t anticipate. If government is still investing heavily in subsidies and other support mechanisms, they argued, why does the quality of service from those providing electricity, especially the Distribution Companies (DisCos), still so epileptic? The simple truth is that Nigeria’s electricity sector has rules governing how electricity flows through our homes and businesses, performance contracts with clear penalties for failures, and a regulator in the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission . What has been lacking is the will to enforce these rules firmly and fairly to ensure improved power supply. This is why the Electricity Act 2023 , which decentralized power and created State Electricity Regulatory Commissions , should be a genuine game-changer if allowed to function as intended. In ou...
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UN Disowns Adeyemi Over Alleged Youth Office Appointment, Exonerates Gbajabiamila-Envoy

  The United Nations has disowned Mr Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew over his alleged appointment to a position within the UN Youth Office , declaring that he has no appointment, employment or affiliation with the organisation. The UN Youth Office also stated that Adeyemi was never authorised to represent the office or the United Nations in any capacity. The clarification was contained in a letter dated July 27, 2026, with reference number UNYO-2026-0017, issued by the United Nations Youth Office and released through Nigeria’s Permanent Mission to the UN in New York. The letter was written in response to a note from Nigeria’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations dated July 1, 2026, seeking clarification on Adeyemi’s purported appointment and documents allegedly linked to the position. In the letter, the UN Youth Office stated that Adeyemi “holds no appointment, employment, or affiliation of any kind with the Office” and had never been authorised to represent it in any capacity. The d...
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UNICROSS VC Engages SSANU Executives on Staff Welfare, Resolves to Deepen Dialogue

  The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Prof. Francisca Bassey , on Thursday, August 6, 2026, held an interactive meeting with members of the Executive Council of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), UNICROSS Branch, in her office, as part of efforts to promote constructive engagement, strengthen industrial harmony and facilitate the peaceful resolution of issues recently raised by the Association. The meeting, convened at the instance of the Vice Chancellor, provided an opportunity for Management and the SSANU leadership to discuss matters affecting senior non-academic staff and explore practical ways of addressing them within the framework of the University’s policies, available resources and applicable regulations. In her extensive engagement with the SSANU executives, Prof. Bassey outlined various initiatives and strides recorded by the current administration, particularly in areas relating to staff welfare , instituti...
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Staff Verification and Audit Exercise Concludes at UNICROSS Calabar Campus

  The staff personnel verification and audit exercise of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has been successfully concluded at the Calabar Campus , following a six-day exercise that included the verification of academic and non-teaching staff, a mop-up exercise for staff who could not participate earlier, and the verification of University projects . The exercise, conducted by the Technical Committee on the Review of the Working Environment in UNICROSS , commenced on Monday, August 3, 2026, with the verification of academic staff and continued on Tuesday with further verification activities. On Tuesday, August 4, the Vice Chancellor of UNICROSS , Prof. Francisca Bassey , alongside members of the University Management, visited the venue of the exercise, where they participated in the audit and verification process along with staff of their respective departments. During the visit, members of the Technical Committee jokingly asked that the Vice Chancellor should be identi...
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Ijaw Youth Urge Nigerians to Back Civil Service Digital Reforms, Ignore Distractions

  The Coalition of Ijaw Youth (CJY) in the Niger Delta has called on Nigerians to support the ongoing digital transformation of the Federal Civil Service , urging the public not to allow recent developments surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) to overshadow what it described as one of the country's most significant public sector reform programmes. The coalition, in a statement signed by its National President, Comrade Bedford Berefa Benjamin , said the digitalisation drive being championed by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni , was laying the foundation for a transparent, efficient and accountable public service. According to the group, the deployment of the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) System , GovMail , the 1-GOV Cloud Platform and other digital solutions has accelerated Nigeria's transition to a paperless Civil Service , enhanced service delivery, strengthened accountability...
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