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The city of Calabar was in a solemn mood recently as family, friends, and associates gathered to bid a final farewell to the late Mr. Orok Edwards Imaha, who passed away on August 24, 2025, at the age of 59. The burial service, held on Wednesday, was a poignant celebration of a life dedicated to fitness and camaraderie, deeply felt by all who knew him. In a heartfelt tribute, the Commissioner representing Cross River State on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Orok Otu Duke, mourned the passing of Imaha, highlighting his vibrant spirit and dedication to sports. “Orok Edwards Imaha was a sportsman,” Commissioner Duke stated. “We'd always check on health because of complications that come with age.” The simple yet profound statement painted a picture of a man deeply invested in physical well-being and a close-knit circle that prioritized health and mutual care. His passing has left a void in the sporting community of Cross River State. A memorial card bearing...

  By Kingsley Agim The House of Representatives Committee on Health Care Services has applauded the Cross River State Government for recording impressive milestones in primary healthcare revitalization through the Immunization Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services (IMPACT) Project and the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF). The Committee, led by its Chairman, Hon. Amos Magaji, made the commendation during a recent oversight visit to assess the implementation of key health interventions across the state. Addressing journalists at the end of the tour, Hon. Magaji praised Governor Bassey Otu for his administration’s “clear vision and political resolve” to strengthen the healthcare delivery system, describing the reforms as a model of intergovernmental collaboration between the state and the federal government. “What we have seen in Cross River is remarkable. The primary healthcare system here is undergoing genuine renewal,” Magaji noted. “G...

  The Executive Chairman of Biase Local Government Area (LGA) Hon. Edodi Eyong Edodi yesterday emerged Best LG Chairman (Project) at the Local Government Merit Award (LOGMA) which held at the National Merit House in Maitama, Abuja. Hon. Edodi who emerged after a tedious monitoring and evaluation exercise i presented an accolade in recognition of the outstanding performance and transformative contributions to the development of Biase LGA.  In his acceptance speech, Hon. Edodi expressed deep gratitude to God for the achievement and thanked His Excellency, Apostle Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu, the Governor of Cross River State, and the people of Biase for their trust and support. “I sincerely thank God Almighty for making this day possible. I also extend my gratitude to the Governor and the good people of Biase for giving me the opportunity to serve,” he said. The Chairman acknowledged the unquantifiable support of his Vice Chairman, Hon. (Chief) Ekuma Ngwu JP, elected offici...

  Mina Hope Obeten, founder of E-Lawyer Nigeria, has been nominated for The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) Prize for Law. The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), widely regarded as the continent’s most prestigious platform celebrating young African excellence, honors outstanding individuals between the ages of 18 and 31 who have made remarkable achievements within the year under review. This year’s edition, themed “Threads of Legacy,” celebrates young changemakers whose work today is shaping the fabric of Africa’s tomorrow. Mina joins other notable nominees including Rasheedat Ajibade, Fola David, Akinyemi Oluwaseun Omotayo (Asherkine), Victor Ugo, Poco Lee, and Dongio Casil (Djec Fashion) from Cameroon, each representing the spirit of youth-led innovation and impact that defines TFAA. As the founder of E-Lawyer Nigeria, a pioneering media company at the intersection of law, technology, and media, Mina has built a platform that provides public relations and media solutions for lawyers and la...

  The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Zone B, has declared its full support for the “Back to School” scheme of the Abon Abang Foundation, led by Engr. George Ndifon Abang, describing the effort as a transformative stride toward enhancing education and empowering young learners in Cross River State. During a courtesy visit to the Foundation’s Secretariat, the NANS Zone B Coordinator, Comrade Iwara Emmanuel, commended the Foundation’s sustained commitment to educational development and youth empowerment. He particularly lauded the expansion of the initiative to cover both secondary and primary schools, where thousands of exercise books, school bags, and other learning materials are set to be distributed across selected wards in Obubra and Etung Local Government Areas. In a demonstration of solidarity, Comrade Iwara announced the donation of the official NANS Zone B bus to support the logistics and transportation needs of the outreach team. He expressed optimism that...

  Two key aides to Cross River State Governor, Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu, have been honoured for their outstanding contributions to infrastructure development and engineering excellence. At the 23rd International Civil Engineering Conference held today, October 23, 2025, inside the Coronation Hall of the Kano Government House, the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Hon. Pius Ankpo and the Special Adviser on Public Utilities, Engr. Dr. Jerome Egbe, were respectively conferred with Honorary Fellowship and Fellowship of the Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE). Engr. Dr. Egbe, a senior lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), was recognized for his outstanding professional and academic contributions to civil engineering. Before joining Governor Otu’s administration in March 2024, he had served in various leadership capacities within NICE, including Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Calabar Chapter, and ...

Calabar– In the wake of a recent government press release that exposed significant delays in a high-profile murder trial, the Honourable Commissioner representing Cross River State on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt . Hon. Orok Otu Duke, Ph.D has called for a fundamental rethinking of development, arguing that true progress is impossible without a functional and efficient justice system. The call follows a detailed press release from the Cross River State Ministry of Justice, which outlined a series of systemic failures—including an absent police prosecutor, a judge on national assignment, and a court registrar's inexplicable 17-month delay—that stalled the prosecution of the alleged murderers of Princewill Igbunaju Ikenna since 2023. While commending the swift intervention of the State's Executive Governor, His Excellency Sen. Prince Bassey Otu, which prompted the Attorney-General's inquiry and subsequent actions, Commissioner Duke emphasized...