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  Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu , has described Vice President Kashim Shettima , GCON, as a loyal, dependable and reliable partner to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu , GCFR, whose experience and commitment have continued to strengthen the Renewed Hope Administration . Governor Otu, in a goodwill message conveyed by his Chief of Staff, Hon. Dr. Emmanuel Ironbar , congratulated the Vice President on his 60th birthday, commending his courage, competence and dedication to public service. The Governor said the strong working relationship between President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima has remained critical to the administration’s efforts to tackle the country’s challenges, drive economic growth and improve the welfare of Nigerians. He noted that Shettima’s experience as a former Governor and Senator, coupled with his understanding of governance and national affairs, has positioned him as a valuable asset to the President and the country. Governor Otu also acknowle...

Ordinarily, we would not respond to unfounded criticisms that are baseless, factually inaccurate, about the operations of government institutions and the objectives of Tinkoriko . However, having read the comments that followed the post by Onoyom, we consider it necessary to respond—not because Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke is afraid of criticism, but because it is disturbing to see a number of young and older Cross Riverians embrace some of the assertions in the post, apparently without a proper understanding of how government institutions, particularly the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), operate.this  It is within everyone’s right to act stupidly sometimes, but the likes of Onoyom, Francis Ekpenyong and Joe Edet, are abusing that privilege, obviously. Let us therefore put some facts on the table: Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke is a part-time member of the NDDC Board, representing Cross River State . He is not the Managing Director of the Commission or an Executive nor does he person...

The leadership of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has impeached its Chairman, Effiom Edet, over allegations of gross financial misconduct, high-handedness, incompetence, abuse of office and lack of accountability. Edet was removed from office on Wednesday 2nd September 2026, following a majority motion at a long-awaited meeting of the council held at the IPAC state secretariat, with 16 state party chairmen in attendance. The members reportedly questioned Edet’s leadership style, accusing his administration of operating in secrecy and failing to adequately consult other political party chairmen on decisions affecting the council. One of the issues raised was his recent meeting with officials of CRISSA, during which he was alleged to have unilaterally endorsed what members described as exorbitant fees for opposition political parties seeking to paste campaign banners and posters ahead of the 2027 general elections. The former chairman was also accused of failing to account for ₦8...

  The Directorate of Alumni Relations, University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), is set to host a historic gathering of graduates from the successive generations of institutions that have occupied the university’s Calabar Campus, Ekpo Abasi. Tagged “ Different Institutions Eras Meet and Greet ,” the event is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the New Mass Communication Block of the Calabar Campus. The interactive gathering will bring together alumni of the defunct College of Technology Calabar , which later became The Polytechnic Calabar (POLYCAL); graduates of Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH); and alumni of the present University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). The initiative is part of the efforts of the Vice Chancellor, Professor Francisca Bassey , to strengthen the relationship between the university and its alumni.  In furtherance of this commitment, the Vice Chancellor established the Directorate of Alumni Relations in May 2025 and app...

  The Leader of Tinkoriko Calabar Heritage , Rt. Hon. (Chief) Orok Otu Duke, PhD , has promised a bigger and more distinctive Tinkoriko celebration in 2027, with the event expected to further showcase the culture and identity of the people of Calabar . Duke gave the assurance in a recent statement, saying the 2027 celebration would offer participants and visitors an experience that reflects the history, creativity and communal spirit of Calabar and Cross River State . He said Tinkoriko had grown beyond a mere cultural gathering, describing it as an avenue for people of different ages and communities to come together, interact and celebrate their shared heritage. According to him, the celebration also provides an important opportunity to preserve indigenous traditions and ensure that younger generations remain connected to the values and history of their people. “Tinkoriko is about who we are as a people. It is about our history, our culture, our unity and our shared values. This c...

  Student leaders from universities and tertiary institutions across Cross River State have honoured the Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Prof. Francisca Bassey , with an award recognising her visionary leadership, motherly care, selfless service and commitment to the growth, unity and empowerment of students and Comrades across the State. The honour was presented to the Vice Chancellor on Thursday, 27 August 2026, during a courtesy visit by a delegation of student leaders to her office at the Calabar Campus of the University. Presenting the award on behalf of the student leaders, the leader of the delegation and Chairman of the National Association of Nigerian Students Joint Campus Committee (NANS JCC), Cross River State, Comrade Victor Antigha Asuquo , described Prof. Bassey as both a leader and a mother to the student community in Cross River State. Comrade Asuquo said the recognition was a sincere appreciation of the Vice Chancellor's leaders...