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  Senator representing Cross River South Senatorial District, Asuquo Ekpenyong, has once again demonstrated his commitment to grassroots empowerment by facilitating a grant disbursement to 400 constituents to support small businesses and improve productivity. The initiative aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the People First Mandate of Governor Bassey Edet Otu, both of which emphasize economic inclusion, enterprise development, and improved livelihood for citizens. The empowerment programme, organized in collaboration with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, was held on Thursday at Channel View Hotel, where each beneficiary received a grant of ₦100,000. Speaking during the event, Senator Ekpenyong said the initiative forms part of his continuous effort to support entrepreneurs, women, and youths across the senatorial district. He emphasized that empowering constituents economically remains one of the most sustainable w...

  The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Professor Francisca Bassey, has highlighted the need for greater political inclusion and support for women aspiring to leadership positions. Professor Bassey made the call in Abuja during the launch of “HER Unity Circle” by the Unity Schools Old Students Association (USOSA), held as part of activities marking the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration. She noted that “Nigerian women have shown capacity and competence in leadership across several sectors. If the masses believe in their abilities, they should allow them to lead.  The VC who called on women to embrace unity and collaboration as key drivers of leadership and national development, urged them to mentor younger women in order to build a stronger and more inclusive society. Explaining that the theme of the event, “Her Power, Our Unity: Empowerment, Leadership and National Transformation,” was timely, she emphasized that women can achieve grea...

   The first semester examinations for the 2025/2026 academic session commenced yesterday at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), marking a significant step toward the successful completion of the semester in line with the revised academic schedule. The examinations were initially scheduled to begin on Monday, February 23, 2026, but were subsequently postponed to Monday, March 9, 2026. It will be recalled that a statement contained in Circular No. 508, issued on February 17, 2026 by the Registrar, Dr. Catherine Osai, explained that the postponement was intended to provide students with sufficient time to complete their course registration processes, while also enabling newly admitted students to finalize their registration. The circular further noted that the adjustment would allow students adequate time to obtain their identification cards, which are mandatory for admission into examination halls. As rescheduled, final year students across all departments of the un...

  In continuation of her decade-long Ramadan and Lent tradition, Dr. Betta Edu over the weekend broke fast with over 1,500 physically challenged men, women, and children of Muslim and Christian faiths in the Karonmajigi community, behind the National Military Cemetery, Abuja. The programme, which began in Bogobiri and Nasarawa Bakoko, Calabar during her tenure as Director General of the Primary Healthcare Development Agency and later as Commissioner for Health in Cross River State, was held this weekend to pray for Nigeria and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Recall that in 2025, Dr. Edu hosted the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, and his entourage for an iftar with Muslim communities in Calabar. The dinner was also attended by the Acting Governor of Cross River State and the management of the University of Calabar, bringing Christians and Muslims together in Calabar around the same period last year. During the weekend visit, Dr. Edu met with visually impaired individuals and other...

Fly High, Our Silver bird:Fly High! (For Governor Bassey Edet Otu, Silverbird “Man of the Year,2025 and The Sun Newspaper, Man of the year 2025”) Cross River is proud of you, Fly high,our Silver-bird, Fly high, Sail on by, Your time is on. Like a bridge over troubled waters, You are to ease our minds, Your time has come to shine, All your dreams are on their way. You were energised to do more for us: You spread your tentacles, You spread your wings, The celestial bodies saw your deeds and strides And could no more blink nor look away, So The Sun led the eulogy with an embrace. Then you ended the Year 2025 As a SilverBird. Cross River is proud of you, Fly high,our Silver-bird, Fly high, Sail on by, Your time is now. What do you say to a man who stole your shadow, Just to prove a tribal point? Same unpatriotic megalomaniacs that Stephen admonished; “Which of the Prophets did your fathers not persecute?(Acts:7:52) And they even killed those that foretold the Promise. The story of the grou...

By Rasheed Olanrewaju In the evolution of Nigeria’s democratic experience, certain public figures stand out not merely for the offices they have occupied, but for the institutional value they have added and the leadership stability they have provided across changing political eras. One of such figures is Distinguished Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, OFR, CON, whose career reflects a rare blend of legal scholarship, legislative depth, administrative experience, and mentorship-driven influence. As he marks his 70th birthday, the occasion offers an important moment to reflect on a public life defined by professionalism, discipline, and sustained national relevance. His journey reinforces the timeless observation by John C. Maxwell that “Leadership is not about titles, positions or flowcharts.  It is about one life influencing another.” Over the decades, Ndoma-Egba’s career has consistently demonstrated how professional credibility can translate into institutional impact. Born on March...