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  Festive cheer swept across Cross River Central Senatorial District as Senator Eteng Jonah Williams marked the Yuletide season with an expansive welfare outreach, distributing N76.5 million in cash and 1,200 bags of rice to constituents across six local government areas. The Senator, who represents Cross River Central in the National Assembly, extended the gesture to communities in Boki, Etung, Abi, Obubra, Ikom and Yakurr local government areas, describing the initiative as part of his commitment to sharing the dividends of democracy and easing economic pressure on residents during the festive season. A breakdown of the distribution shows that Boki, Etung and Abi local government areas received N12.5 million each, amounting to N37.5 million, while Obubra, Ikom and Yakurr received N13 million each, totalling N39 million. In addition, each local government area received 200 bags of rice. Beneficiaries of the intervention included persons with disabilities, women, youths, support gr...

The founder and patron of Tinkoriko, Otuekong Rt Hon Orok Otu Duke, PhD, has announced that preparations for the 2026 edition of the annual cultural celebration are complete, with youths and community members ready to flood the streets of Calabar tomorrow. Since its founding in 1993, Tinkoriko has grown into a platform that promotes unity, cultural pride, and social harmony, drawing participants from diverse political, social, and economic backgrounds across the State. The event remains a vibrant showcase of Calabar’s rich heritage, blending music, dance, and artistic expression in a display of tradition and joy. In readiness for the parade, Tinkoriko T-shirts have been distributed to all registered participants, ensuring everyone is fully prepared to join the festivities. Speaking on the eve of the event, Otuekong Duke described Tinkoriko as “a platform for our youths to connect with their roots, celebrate our shared culture, and engage in meaningful activities that promote peace and ...

  As Nigerians usher in the New Year, Dr Betta Edu, has described 2026 as a defining turning point,a year poised to unlock new opportunities, deepen national unity, and deliver audacious restoration for all citizens. In her New Year message, Dr Edu called on Nigerians to embrace renewed hope, shared responsibility, and unwavering commitment to nation-building, noting that the challenges of the past have laid the foundation for a stronger and more resilient future. “The year 2026 presents us with a fresh opportunity to consolidate progress, strengthen our institutions, and place people at the heart of governance.  Together, we can transform our diversity into strength and our aspirations into tangible outcomes,” she said. Dr Edu emphasized the importance of inclusive growth, social protection for Nigerians, youth empowerment, women’s participation, and poverty eradication, stressing that sustainable development must be people-driven and community-focused. She reaffirmed her bel...

  Nigeria’s Federal Civil Service has hit a historic year-end target, going fully paperless as all 33 Ministries and five Extra-Ministerial Departments (MEMDs) switch to digital operations.  The milestone, achieved on 30th December 2025, marks a decisive move from paper-based bureaucracy to a modern, accountable, and digitally enabled public service. “Today, all Ministries in the Federal Civil Service are now paperless,” Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, told journalists. “Citizens and businesses can now communicate with government entirely through digital channels, eliminating the delays and inefficiencies of traditional paper processes.” The transition builds on reforms started in 2017 under Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita and strengthened under Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, which introduced the Enterprise Content Management System (ECM) and a broader digitalisation agenda. Since August 2024, Walson-Jack’s administration expanded paperless ...

  In a move that has become a hallmark of his commitment to welfare and camaraderie, the Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Duke PhD, has met with former members of the Cross River State House of Assembly on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, to share seasonal goodwill and financial support. Addressing his former colleagues in Calabar, Dr Duke emphasized the importance of mutual support among past legislators, particularly regarding health and economic stability in life after office. The gesture marked the third consecutive Christmas season that Duke, a former Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, has reached out to his former colleagues. This consistency was highlighted by Prof. Pauline Ekuri, a former member representing Etung State Constituency, who spoke on behalf of her colleagues. "Right Honorable Orok Duke has been on this for the third Christmas or festive period," Prof. Ekuri remarked. ...

   Judex OKORO As part of the Yuletide celebrations, the Senator representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, Eteng Jonah Williams, has donated over N12 million and 200 bags of rice to constituents in Boki local government area of Cross River state. The donation was made during a town hall meeting held at Boje on Sunday, December 28, 2025, where the Senator interacted with community leaders, party stakeholders and residents.  The gesture is aimed at sharing the joy of the festive season and providing relief to vulnerable members of the community. Senator Williams explained that the outreach in Boki was part of his seasonal tour across the six local government areas that make up the Central Senatorial District.  He noted that other local government areas including Yakurr, Abi, Obubra, Etung and Ikom would also benefit from the Yuletide intervention. Speaking at the event, the Senator said he came to celebrate Christmas and the New Year with his people and to ...

  The Cross River State Coordinator of African Council for Communication Education, Dr. Emmanuel Inyang has urged young scholars to contribute their quota to scholarship without fear of resentment. Responding to a Whatsapp post made by Ugoji Nwabueze, who alluded that most of our colleagues, especially the new generation of scholars have failed the litmus test of academic humility, Inyang argued that there is no scholarship without arguments and that one cannot study to earn the highest academic degree only to remain docile in the name of humility.  He urged scholars to contribute to scholarship by putting forth strong arguments, noting that in the end, superior arguments would take the center stage.