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  Three years in the Senate have produced a record of active legislation and purposeful representation for the people of Cross River South . Within this period, Distingushed Standard Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong has sponsored 21 Bills and 8 Motions, including the all-important South-South Development Commission Bill , reflecting a commitment to issues and giving birth to a regional development commission capable of driving regional development, economic growth and improved opportunities for the people. Beyond legislation, his representation has translated into opportunities for employment and human capital development . 60 Grade A federal jobs have been facilitated for indigenes and residents of Cross River South and wider CRS, while 63 young people have benefited from foreign postgraduate scholarship opportunities . In education, more than 3,700 undergraduate students have received the Back to School/Education Support Initiative , providing meaningful assistance to students and their...

  Nigeria has taken over the chairmanship of the United Nations Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations , popularly known as the Committee of 34 (C-34), with Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim , pledging to lead with transparency, accountability and a strong commitment to the protection of civilians. Ibrahim assumed the chairmanship from Canada, commending the outgoing chairman for what he described as an outstanding contribution to the work of the committee. The Nigerian envoy said the committee would continue to support efforts aimed at strengthening international peace and security, particularly in addressing terrorism and other threats to global stability. He stressed the importance of ensuring that counter-terrorism and peacekeeping operations remained focused on maintaining stability while protecting the interests and welfare of civilians. Ibrahim’s emergence as chairman of the C-34 further strengthens Nigeria’s leadership position ...

  The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State ( UNICROSS ), Prof. Francisca Bassey , has undertaken an extensive inspection tour of the University's Ogoja Campus as part of efforts to assess ongoing infrastructural development and identify areas requiring further attention. During the inspection, the Vice Chancellor visited various project sites across the campus, including both previously abandoned projects and those currently under construction. Prof. Bassey and her team carefully assessed the state and quality of work at the different locations, identifying areas requiring correction, improvement or further intervention. The inspection provided an opportunity to evaluate progress on ongoing projects while also considering measures necessary to optimise the available facilities and spaces. The Vice Chancellor emphasised the importance of developing infrastructure that supports effective teaching and learning while providing staff and students with a comfortable...

  The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Akwa Ibom State Office, Uyo, has held a sensitisation programme on Ethics and Anti-Corruption Compliance , aimed at strengthening ethical conduct, accountability and responsible leadership within the University. The programme, which brought together members of Top and Expanded Management, Deans, Directors, Deputy Deans, Deputy Directors, Deputy Registrars, Professors and other members of the University community, focused on promoting ethical standards, responsible organisational behaviour, protection of public resources and effective compliance with anti-corruption regulations. The initiative reflects the commitment of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Francisca Bassey , to building an institution anchored on transparency, accountability, discipline and responsible administration. By creating opportunities for staff to engage directly with...

The United Kingdom’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dame Sarah Macintosh, has acknowledged the efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration in addressing Nigeria’s security and economic challenges. Macintosh spoke during a meeting with Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, at the Nigeria Mission House in New York. According to a statement by the Office of Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, the diplomats also discussed developments relating to border stability and other areas of mutual interest, as well as ways of strengthening cooperation between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. The meeting focused on Nigeria’s security and economic development, bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries within the United Nations system. Macintosh and Ibrahim agreed on the importance of continued engagement between Nigeria and the UK, particularly on issues of mutual interest and international coopera...

  The leadership crisis rocking the Labour Party in Cross River State has taken a fresh turn, with rival claims emerging over the party’s legitimate leadership and official communications. Lawrence Eno Eteng , who described himself as the authentic State Chairman of the Labour Party in Cross River, has disowned individuals allegedly parading themselves as representatives of the party in the state. Eteng, who reached out to Detailing News in a statement, said he was present at a meeting held at the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) Secretariat in Calabar on September 2, 2026, convened by the erstwhile chairman, Engr. Effiom Edet Okon . According to Eteng, the meeting progressed to the point where a motion for the suspension of the chairman was moved, seconded and supported by 11 state party chairmen, after which a press statement was issued. He maintained that the decision reached at the meeting remains the position of the Labour Party in Cross River State. “Whosoever is purpor...

  Nigerian Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, says President Bola Tinubu and members of his family enjoy unimpeded transit and cannot be arrested in the United States while attending the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Ibrahim, who is also Chairman of the United Nations Committee on Budget and Administration, said this in a statement issued by the Office of the Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations in New York. He said the Nigerian Mission in New York had received no notification from the US government of any restriction on President Tinubu’s movement during the UNGA. Citing Section 11 of the 1947 UN-U.S. Agreement, the envoy said representatives of member states and their families are protected from impediments to transit to and from the UN headquarters district. He explained that the provision requires US federal, state and local authorities to refrain from imposing restrictions on the movement of representatives ...