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Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations,Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim,CFR has directed the Permanent Mission of Nigeria in New York to open a bank account with within seven days, describing the absence of such relationship for over 42 years as unacceptable. Ambassador Ibrahim gave the directive during a meeting with officials of UBA in New York, where he stressed the importance of supporting Nigerian-owned businesses abroad as part of the Federal Government’s local content and public-private partnership drive . According to a statement signed by his media office in the New York, it was surprising that despite both UBA and the Nigerian Mission operating in New York for over four decades, no official banking relationship existed between them. “Let me thank you for taking the time to come and see me. While reviewing our account, I asked the Financial Attaché if he was aware that UBA is here in New York, and he confirmed he was. "However, I am surprised to learn that ...

  Senator Eteng Williams has dismissed speculation that he has withdrawn from the 2027 race for the Cross River Central Senatorial District seat, maintaining that he remains firmly in contention under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Williams, who is seeking re-election for a second term, described reports suggesting he had stepped down as false and misleading. Speaking on Monday in Mkpani , Yakurr Local Government Area , the senator said he was reacting to rumours circulating across Cross River State alleging that he had backed out of the contest. According to him, such claims do not represent his position or political ambition. Williams expressed strong confidence in both securing the APC ticket and emerging victorious in the general election. “I am confident of winning the election eventually. Nothing can stop my victory,” he declared. He said he had engaged in wide consultations with stakeholders and constituents, adding that the overwhelming support he enjoys is visible...

  Nigeria has intensified diplomatic efforts to secure global backing for its proposed State Police initiative , describing the reform as a strategic step toward tackling insecurity, strengthening public trust, and improving police accountability across the country. Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim , made this known while hosting United Nations Police Advisers in New York, where he outlined President Bola Tinubu ’s commitment to overhauling Nigeria’s policing architecture through decentralisation and institutional reforms. According to Ibrahim, Nigeria’s impressive performance in international peacekeeping and policing missions under the UN framework has further reinforced the Federal Government’s resolve to establish State Police as part of broader security sector reforms. He noted that the proposed policing structure is designed to enhance crime prevention, improve operational efficiency, and ensure more effective deployment of manpow...

  The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Professor Francisca Bassey, has continued to demonstrate purposeful leadership and commitment to institutional transformation with the commencement of presentations of two-year strategic action plans by Deans of Faculties, Directors of Directorates and Units, as well as Heads of Department before the University Management. The strategic exercise, which began on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Senate Chambers of the University, forms a major component of the Vice Chancellor’s reform-driven administration aimed at strengthening planning, accountability, innovation and institutional development across all sectors of the University. Speaking during the opening session, Professor Francisca Bassey explained that the presentations were designed to encourage robust discussions, evaluate proposed initiatives and ensure that the strategic plans of Faculties, Departments and Directorates align with the broader vision and ob...

  The two senatorial aspirants from Cross River State who were not cleared for today’s primaries are: - Central Senatorial District: Oden Ewa Ibiang - Southern Senatorial District: Daniel Effiong Asuquo No aspirant from the Northern Senatorial District was disqualified. This information was released today, May 18, 2026 , through the official APC Twitter handle and was signed by Felix Morka, CON , National Publicity Secretary, All Progressive Congress (APC)

  The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, has called on public service leaders, policymakers, development partners, academia, and private sector stakeholders from across the world to actively participate in the International Civil Service Conference (ICSC) 2026, describing the event as a strategic global platform for advancing public sector reforms, institutional resilience, and transformative governance. Speaking ahead of the conference, which is scheduled to take place in Abuja, the HCSF stated that the 2026 edition builds on the outstanding success of the maiden conference held in 2025 and is poised to deliver even greater impact across Africa and the global public service ecosystem. The 2nd Edition of the International Civil Service Conference (ICSC) is scheduled to hold from May 20 to 21, 2026, at Eagle Square, Abuja, Nigeria. According to the HCSF, the theme for this year’s conference, “Reforms, Resilience and Results,” ...

  In an age where many public figures are remembered only for politics, power, or positions once occupied, Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke is steadily carving a different path, one written in ink, memory, culture, and history. Known by many as a passionate intellectual and an unapologetic lover of books, Duke has continued to build an enduring literary legacy through consistent writing and publication. His growing body of work has now earned visibility across major global platforms, with his recent books available on Google, Amazon, Yahoo, Kindle, and leading bookstores around the world. Both digital Kindle editions and hard copies are now accessible online to readers globally. To literary enthusiasts and historians, this is more than just another round of publications. It is the emergence of a Cross River voice determined to preserve history, document human experiences, and contribute meaningfully to global knowledge. Speaking with journalists recently in Calabar , Duke explained that his ...