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  The Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke, PhD , has participated in the National Summit of the Forum of All Progressives Congress (APC) Former Presiding Officers of State Houses of Assembly in Nigeria (FOPSHA), which endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 general elections. The summit, held on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the Banquet Hall of the State House, Abuja , brought together former presiding officers and political stakeholders from across the country to assess the economic trajectory of the Tinubu administration and deliberate on its reform agenda. With the theme, “ Bold Leadership, Bold Reforms: From Subsidy to Renewed Hope, Assessing the Economic Trajectory and Visionary Leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Administration ,” the summit focused on the administration’s economic reforms, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy and the Renewed Hope Age...

“I’ll Deliver Your Message, With Positive Response,” Jimoh Ibrahim Assures Singapore Ambassador The President of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam , has invited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to visit Singapore as the country seeks to strengthen its relationship and deepen cooperation with Nigeria. Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations , Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, disclosed this in a statement by the Nigerian Mission House at the United Nations, New York. Ibrahim said Singapore’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Burhan Gafoor , visited the Nigerian Permanent Mission House, where he delivered a letter from President Shanmugaratnam inviting Tinubu to Singapore. Gafoor also congratulated Ibrahim on his emergence as Chairman of two prominent UN committees—the Fifth Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Matters and, more recently, the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations , also known as the Committee of 34 or C-34 . Receiving the letter, Ibrahim ...

  The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has strengthened its collaboration with key emergency management agencies following an assessment of flood-affected areas within and around the University community. The engagement, held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, brought together officials of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and the Nigerian Red Cross Society to assess the impact of flooding on residents and University facilities, as well as explore practical measures to mitigate future occurrences. The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Thomas Ojikpong, represented the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Francisca Bassey , at the engagement. Also present were the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Stella Maris Okey, and other members of the University Management. The visiting delegation was led by the Director-General of SEMA, Mr. Efa Nyong , who explained that the agencies had received a communication from...

  Cross River State-born Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Assistant Commander and accomplished anti-corruption professional, Dr. David Olom Nkpe, has been appointed Professor of Practice in Criminology and Security Studies by Miva Open University. Dr. Nkpe, an experienced law-enforcement practitioner and criminology scholar, brings extensive practical experience in economic and financial crime investigation, anti-corruption enforcement and security studies to the university’s School of Management and Social Sciences. The three-year appointment, effective September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2029, recognises his professional expertise and contribution to the advancement of criminology, security and anti-corruption practice. As Professor of Practice, Dr. Nkpe will contribute to selected academic activities, including guest lectures, masterclasses, workshops, curriculum development and mentorship of students and faculty, thereby bridging professional practice and academic s...

  The Executive Council (Exco), led by Pastor Augustine Mboso, PhD, mnipr , alongside Fellows, Elders and members, on Tuesday, 15th September 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Hon. Commissioner for Lands , Dr. Erasmus Ekpang, mnipr . The meeting was a special one, which can be described as "a family meeting". The State Chairman, Pastor Mboso, emphasized the positive impact Dr. Erasmus has made on CRS-NIPR and the State as a whole, especially his useful contributions towards the proposed Reputation House . Members were excited to meet with the Commissioner, particularly because of his lasting impact on the Chapter. The Commissioner reiterated that he will continually be an impactful member of the Institute and will give all the necessary support needed to achieve set objectives. In his words, "I will be that backbone you have always known." He stressed the need for all Cross River State indigenes to continually pray for and thank the First Family, His Excellency, ...

  Cross River NDDC Rep, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke PhD , has commended Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s administration , stating that his leadership style has restored political stability and institutional continuity to the state.  Speaking in Calabar during a media chat, the NDDC Rep explained that Governor Otu’s governance approach focuses on building upon past achievements rather than abandoning previous projects, a trend that historically disrupted public infrastructure and state resources. He noted that Governor Otu’s "People First" agenda has created a calm political atmosphere across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state. He stated that by engaging political stakeholders, traditional institutions, and past leadership, the governor has fostered an inclusive environment focused on progress.  "Governance is a continuum. What Governor Bassey Otu has achieved is providing a calm, focused, and steady direction for Cross River," Duke stated. "Instead of discarding init...

  The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has commenced its Second Semester Examinations for the 2025/2026 Academic Session, with the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Francisca Bassey , inspecting examination venues at the Calabar Campus to monitor the conduct and progress of the examinations. On Day One of the examinations, Monday, September 14, 2026, the Vice Chancellor, accompanied by members of the University Management, interacted with students and examination officials, as part of efforts to ensure a smooth, orderly and credible examination process. At Edu Hall 1 in the Faculty of Education, the Vice Chancellor cancelled an examination in Adult Education and Community Development following non-compliance with examination rules by both students and invigilators. According to the Head of Department of Educational Foundation, Dr. Moses Ewa , Adult Education and Community Development is domiciled in the Department of Educational Foundation and is serviced to all Departments in the...