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  In a remarkable demonstration of leadership, maturity, and political inclusiveness, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Candidate for Abi/Yakurr Federal Constituency , Rt. Hon. John Gaul Lebo , has paid a reconciliation and solidarity visit to Hon. Moses Osogi , Honourable Commissioner for Environment and fellow aspirant in the recently concluded APC primary election . The visit followed Rt. Hon. Lebo’s emergence as the APC candidate for the 2027 House of Representatives election and was aimed at promoting unity, strengthening party cohesion, and reinforcing the spirit of brotherhood among party leaders and supporters. During the meeting, Rt. Hon. Lebo emphasized that political contests are temporary, but the collective responsibility to serve the people remains permanent. He noted that while aspirants may pursue different political ambitions, the ultimate goal is the progress, development, and welfare of the people of Abi/Yakurr Federal Constituency. The discussions focused on ...

  By John Gaul Lebo The responsibility of a legislator extends beyond sponsoring new bills. It includes reviewing and amending existing laws to ensure they respond to changing economic realities, technological advancements and the developmental aspirations of the people. Several laws in the Laws of the Federation of Nigeria require strategic amendments to unlock growth and improve service delivery, particularly for communities such as Abi/Yakurr Federal Constituency . 1. LAND USE ACT, 1978 The Land Use Act requires amendments to simplify land acquisition, digitize land registration, protect communal lands and improve compensation mechanisms. Relevance to Abi/Yakurr: Encourages commercial agriculture and agro-industrial investments. Reduces land disputes and improves access to credit. Promotes housing and infrastructure development. Unlocks the economic value of land as the constituency's most important asset. 2. PUBLIC PROCUREMENT ACT, 2007 The Act requires reforms to strengthen tr...

  June 13, 2026 The Senator representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, Eteng Jonah Williams, has presented a Toyota Spider car to his Yakurr Liaison Officer, Mr. Ikoi Uket, popularly known as Ben Bruce, in recognition of his dedication, loyalty, and commitment to grassroots mobilization. The presentation took place on Friday, June 13, 2026, as part of efforts to acknowledge individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service and support for community engagement initiatives across the senatorial district. Speaking during the presentation, Senator Williams commended Mr. Uket for his consistency, hard work, and unwavering commitment to strengthening political participation at the grassroots level. He noted that the vehicle gift was both a reward for excellence and an encouragement for continued dedication to service. In his response, Mr. Uket expressed appreciation to the Senator for the gesture, describing it as a significant source of motivation. He reaffirmed his commi...

An Open Letter to the Executive Governor of Cross River State , Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu . An Open Letter to His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu The Executive Governor of Cross River State, Government House, Calabar. Your Excellency, Re: A Cry for Peace—An Urgent Call to End Incessant Communal Clashes and Foster Lasting Stability in Cross River State I write to you today not just as a citizen of Cross River State, but as a deeply concerned humanitarian and peace advocate who shares your vision for a prosperous, reinvented Cross River State. We all applauded your "People First" agenda, recognizing it as a beacon of hope. However, Your Excellency, the bitter truth is that no meaningful development can survive in an environment fractured by violence. While your administration makes strides in urban renewal and economic repositioning, a bleeding wound festers across our rural communities. The incessant, bloody communal clashes over land boundaries and heri...

   On June 13, 2023, the 10th Senate was inaugurated with Senator Eteng Williams taking the oath to represent the good people of Cross River Central Senatorial District in the red chambers.  Today, makes it exactly three years of significant achievement, consistent representation, and a passion for development. His legislative record in these three years demonstrates both substance and vision. He has delivered tangible projects and human capacity development initiatives geared towards addressing both immediate needs and long-term development.  Within and outside the hallow chambers his footprint has been evident in every sphere of development.  LEGISLATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS As a lawmaker committed to addressing national and local challenges, Senator Williams has sponsored and co-sponsored several significant bills, including: Sponsored Bills 1. Nigerian Research Institutes Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (SB. 918)     * Seeks the establishment of the Cocoa Res...

  The pages of history of our Democracy cannot be complete without the contributions of individuals, who as patriots, continue to beam their light in changing socio-political outcomes.  Every era has its peculiar issues and challenges, so statesmen are valued by their unrelenting contributions in shaping the society.  A deep dive into Orok Duke 's political involvement, spans several pages of history and each era, he has acted with vigor, vivacity and sagacity. His political career spans decades of active politicking with a radical view of life; believing in the ability of any man to become something through Providence and deliberate positioning. He was elected member of the Cross River State House of Assembly from 1992-1993 to represent Calabar South 1 and became Deputy Speaker.  Following the annulment of the 1993 June 12 presidential elections and the crises that followed, Orok was incarcerated, Humiliated and detained severally along with MKO Abiola (the accla...

  Cross River State communities are recording increased access to infrastructure, healthcare, and humanitarian support through intervention programmes of the Niger Delta Development Commission , with Rt. Hon. (Chief) Orok Duke PhD serving as the state’s board representative at the Commission. His board-level role has supported the consistent inclusion of Cross River State in NDDC programmes spanning solar-powered streetlight installations , environmental sanitation , medical outreach , and the distribution of relief materials including food items, household supplies, and farming tools to communities across the state. Stakeholders have noted that sustained representation at board level has contributed to the steady flow of intervention-driven projects to both urban and rural communities, complementing government infrastructure delivery and social welfare programmes. The NDDC was established to address the infrastructure and development deficits that have long affected Niger Delt...

  A controversy has emerged within the "Relax, Tinubu is Fixing Nigeria" movement following its recent rally in Calabar, Cross River State , after social commentator David Abam alleged on his Facebook page that Honourable Shedrach Egede , the organization's National Director of Strategic Deployment and Implementation, was sidelined during the event despite his reported contributions to its success. According to Abam, Egede was neither officially recognized nor given an opportunity to address supporters at the rally, a development that has sparked discussions among members and supporters over inclusiveness, internal unity, and respect for national officers within the organization. Read statement below... Controversy has emerged following the Cross River State rally of Relax Tinubu is Fixing Nigeria held in Calabar over the weekend, as concerns were raised about the alleged sidelining of Honourable Shedrach Egede, the National Director of Strategic Deployment and Implement...

EDUCATION FIRST: Building the Future Beyond Politics As the media team of Senator Eteng Jonah Williams begins a comprehensive presentation of his three-year scorecard in the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, it is fitting that the series starts with education, the most powerful instrument for personal advancement, societal transformation, and national development. Education remains the foundation upon which prosperous societies are built. It is the bridge between poverty and opportunity, ignorance and enlightenment, dependence and self-reliance. Every enduring civilization has invested heavily in educating its people because no nation can rise above the quality of its human capital . It is against this backdrop that Senator Eteng Jonah Williams has distinguished himself as perhaps the most education-focused representative Cross River Central Senatorial District has witnessed since the return of democratic governance in 1999 . AN UNPRECEDENTED INVESTMENT IN HUMAN CAPITAL ...

  The Chairman of Cross River State Table Tennis Association, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, PhD , has revealed plans to construct a world-class table tennis facility and athlete hostel in Calabar . The project aims to address the chronic infrastructure deficit and funding challenges that have long hindered the development of the sport in the state. Speaking recently on the current state of the game, Duke expressed deep concern over the lack of training facilities and modern equipment, which he identified as major barriers to grooming young talent. He revealed that the decision to build a permanent facility arose from a strategic choice to invest in long-term infrastructure rather than short-term international training tours . "We were talking about sending two girls and two boys to China. I looked at the costs and realized that the amount required to stay one month in China, we could use it to build a table tennis hostel," Duke stated. "I want to have a facility with at least one ...

  The management of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful engagement, sustainable development and respect for traditional institutions following a high-level courtesy visit to the Efut Palace aimed at addressing concerns surrounding the ongoing encroachment on the  university's land. The visit, which took place on Monday, June 1, 2026, provided an important platform for frank and constructive discussions between the university management, traditional rulers, and community stakeholders on issues affecting the institution's growth and the future of its host community. Speaking during the meeting, the Paramount Ruler of Calabar South and Muri Munene of the Efuts, His Royal Highness Prof. Itam Hogan , a former Chairman of the Governing Council of CRUTECH (now UNICROSS), welcomed the Vice Chancellor and her delegation and emphasized the importance of dialogue, understanding and cooperation in resolving all issues relating to the u...

  There are teachers. There are trainers. There are tutors. And then there are torchbearers. Reverend Sister Chinaemerem Clarice Orji , belongs firmly in each of the distinguished league. As she gracefully ascends the golden pedestal of fifty fruitful years today, 5th June, 2026, it is only fitting that we, her grateful products scattered across continents and countries, pause to celebrate a woman whose life has been a magnificent melody of service, sacrifice, scholarship and spirituality. To speak of Sr. Chinaemerem Clarice Orji is to speak of diligence, discipline, dignity, and dedication defined by duty. For many of us who passed through the hallowed halls of Immaculate Conception Seminary, Mfamosing, Cross River State , she was more than an English Language teacher. She was an institution unto herself. She was that reassuring presence whose punctuality could set the school’s clock. Before the first bell finished announcing the dawn of academic duties, Sr. Chinaemerem was alread...