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  In commemoration of the 2026 Children’s Day celebration, the Cross River State Representative on the Niger Delta Development Commission ( NDDC ), Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, PhD , has reaffirmed his commitment to child welfare , youth empowerment , and grassroots development by hosting hundreds of children from Wards 4 and 5 of Calabar South Local Government Area . The colourful event, held at Amayo Duke School, Egerton, brought together children, parents, community members, and supporters in an atmosphere filled with excitement, entertainment, and goodwill as participants gathered to celebrate the annual event dedicated to the rights, protection, and future of Nigerian children. Hundreds of enthusiastic children, accompanied by their mothers and guardians, participated in the celebration, which featured the distribution of gifts, food items, and financial support to attendees. Speaking during the event, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke emphasized the importance of investing in children, describing t...

  The Cross River State representative on the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Orok Duke, has called on members of the All Progressives Congress in Ward 11, Calabar South Local Government Area, to remain united and intensify grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Duke made the appeal during a solidarity and appreciation visit to the ward on May 25, 2026, where party faithful reaffirmed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Cross River State Governor Bassey Edet Otu as APC standard bearers for the 2027 elections. Addressing party members and stakeholders in Calabar, the NDDC board member commended Ward 11 for its dedication and strong performance during the party primaries. He described the ward as a major political force in Calabar South, noting that its numerical strength and influence must be consolidated to ensure victory for APC candidates in the forthcoming elections. Duke urged party faithful to remain loyal to the party and shun an...

Politics is full of noise, but every now and then, a moment happens that cuts through the crowd and sends a clear message about influence, relevance and rising political capital. That moment came yesterday when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu , during his acceptance speech, specifically acknowledged the solidarity walk organized in his support ahead of 2027 by the City Boy Movement in Cross River State . In a country where many political groups struggle daily for recognition from the centre, that single mention was not ordinary. It was deliberate. And for many politically conscious youths in Cross River State and across the South/South , it confirmed what has become increasingly obvious; the leadership of the City Boy Movement in the geopolitical zone under Sen. Asuquo Ekpenyong (Suki) is not only active but strategically visible at the national level. Recognition in politics matters because it reflects access, trust and relevance. Presidents do not randomly mention every support group t...

  In a resounding display of loyalty, unity, and grassroots political strength, Ward 9 in Calabar South Local Government Area erupted with enthusiasm as APC faithful gathered to affirm President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ’s second-term ambition through overwhelming voice votes during the party’s presidential affirmation exercise. The high-profile political gathering reached a fever pitch with the arrival of Rt. Hon. Orok Duke , fondly known as Otu-Ekong , whose presence energized party supporters and reinforced confidence ahead of the 2027 political journey . Addressing the jubilant crowd, the Federal Commissioner passionately canvassed support for the continuity of President Tinubu’s administration, emphasizing that another term for the President would unlock greater opportunities and accelerated development for Cross River State . Rt. Hon. Orok Duke noted that with President Tinubu at the helm, Governor of Cross River State, Apostle Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu , would continue to enjoy...

  For decades, Cross River State has suffered from a development culture where every administration arrives with its own ideas, abandons existing projects and starts fresh monuments to political identity. The result has been waste, abandoned assets and a state constantly restarting its journey instead of building steadily towards a clear destination.  However, with the Federal Government approving certification and compliance processes for the Bakassi Deep Seaport, Governor Bassey Otu may have finally shown Cross River what real continuity in governance looks like. The significance of the project goes beyond maritime trade. It is symbolic.  Although the project was initiated under the administration of former Governor Ben Ayade, Otu has pursued it with seriousness instead of discarding it simply because it did not originate from his government. That is rare in Cross River politics. Ironically, almost every Governor after Donald Duke campaigned on the mantra of continuity...

  The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving public service delivery through sovereign digital infrastructure , artificial intelligence , and accelerated public service digitalisation at the International Civil Service Conference (ICSC) 2026 in Abuja . The conference brought together Heads of Service from different states and countries, senior government officials, reform experts, and technology stakeholders to discuss the future of governance and digital transformation in Africa, using the Nigerian Public Service as a benchmark. Speaking at the event, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack , said the Federal Civil Service was embracing innovation, resilience, and technology-driven reforms to strengthen governance and service delivery. She disclosed that all 38 federal ministries and extra-ministerial departments met the December 2025 deadline to fully digitalise their operations and transition to paperless governance. Accor...

  The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Professor Francisca Bassey , has approved the Professional Women Accountants in Nigeria (PROWAN), Cross River State Chapter’s proposed Children’s Day outreach programme for pupils of the UNICROSS Staff School. The endorsement was made during an official courtesy and working visit by the leadership of PROWAN to the Vice Chancellor’s Office at the institution’s main campus in Calabar on May 20, 2026. PROWAN is the female arm of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN). Speaking during the visit, the Vice Chancellor commended the leadership of the UNICROSS Staff School for its readiness to host the initiative. She also commended PROWAN for promoting unity, professionalism and collaboration among women in leadership, noting that the Association continues to dispel the long-held stereotype that professional women cannot effectively work together in support of one another. Addressing UNICROSS staf...