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  Elections are won by number of votes and proven strategies; PCC Women Mobilisation Directorate of APC is leaving nothing to chance as they have pain stakingly activated women all over the country who have been holding action meetings over the last one month. The idea is to have grassroots mobilizer committed to this course who will go from door to door, house to house, to harvest votes for President Bola Tinubu on the Election Day. Dr Betta Edu , the Director of Women Mobilization Presidential Campaign Council; working under the guidance of the First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu CON has charged women all over the nation to go out and mobilize fellow women and even men to vote APC in the forthcoming coming elections. From Afaka ward In Kaduna state to kemanji ward Kaiama local government area of Kwara state, to Angwa -katsinawa and Daura in kastina; to Duste in Jigawa and beyond women groups are meeting, women are being sensitized on the need to join the movement in support of a gr...

  The Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok O. Duke, has described Governor Bassey Edet Otu as a “restorer of hope” whose administration is steadily repositioning the state by confronting its inherited debt burden and pursuing a more disciplined approach to public finance. Duke, according to the assessment, said Governor Otu’s decision to prioritise the repayment of inherited obligations rather than accumulate new debts was creating a stronger foundation for the economic recovery of Cross River State. At the centre of the Governor’s fiscal strategy, Duke said, is the deliberate effort to free Cross River from the shackles of debt, while resisting the temptation to finance government through additional borrowing. This position is supported by figures released by the Cross River State Government. In October 2024, the State Commissioner for Finance, Michael Odere, disclosed that the Otu administration had paid abo...

  The Chairman, Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream), Senator Eteng Jonah Williams , has called for stronger investigation, prosecution and adjudication of crimes in Nigeria’s hydrocarbon sector .  Senator Williams made the call while declaring open a three-day technical workshop on “Enhancing Judicial Deterrence in the Prosecution and Sentencing of Hydrocarbon Sector Crimes.”  The workshop held at Four Points by Sheraton Ikot Ekpene , Akwa Ibom State from 20th - 24th September, 2026 was organised by the Directorate of Public Prosecutions of the Federation in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser , and brings together relevant stakeholders in the criminal justice and petroleum sectors to examine ways of strengthening the prosecution and sentencing of hydrocarbon-related offenses. Speaking at the event, Senator Williams said petroleum-sector crimes have implications beyond conventional economic offences, noting that they can undermin...

  The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Prof. Francisca Bassey , on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, conducted an extensive inspection of ongoing infrastructural projects across the Calabar Campus of the University. The inspection was aimed at assessing the progress and pace of work on key projects, as well as ensuring that ongoing developments are delivered according to the University’s standards and established timelines. Among the projects inspected were the new cafeteria, the new University auditorium , the Software Engineering Department site and the ongoing remodelling of the University’s main gate . At the various project sites, Prof. Bassey urged the engineers and site managers to expedite construction work to meet the established project delivery deadlines. She stressed the need for the prompt completion and handover of the facilities to address the University’s immediate need for additional lecture halls and other functional spaces, while a...

  The Cross River State Honourable Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure , Hon. Ankpo Pius Edet, PhD , has inspected the ongoing construction of the access road to the Bakassi Deep Seaport , reaffirming the State Government’s commitment to quality infrastructure, improved connectivity and sustainable development. During the inspection, the Commissioner assessed the progress of work and reviewed critical aspects of the project to ensure that construction is being executed in accordance with approved standards and specifications. The access road represents a vital component of the infrastructure supporting the proposed Bakassi Deep Seaport, a major maritime and logistics project envisioned to enhance connectivity, attract investment and unlock new economic opportunities for Cross River State and the wider region. The inspection underscores the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure ’s commitment to effective project monitoring, strict quality control, timely delivery and ensuring v...

  By Ita Bassey In a nation where leadership is often measured by titles, the inclusion of Deborah-Grace Eme-Ekanem Awatt, fondly known as Eme Awatt , among the * Nigeria Women Annual 100 Leading Women 2026 * is a powerful statement that true impact is measured by depth, versatility and service.  Listed at number 22 in the prestigious index alongside national icons, senators, justices and industry giants, her recognition is not accidental. It is the harvest of a lifetime dedicated to knowledge, communication, culture and faith; a rare blend that has made her one of Cross River State 's most respected institutional builders.  Her career reflects what the compilers of the list described as a rare blend of intellectual depth, leadership capacity, creative insight, and service-driven commitment.  She is a seasoned information management and communications professional whose multidisciplinary expertise spans librarianship , public relations , editing, security and forensi...

  The drive to mobilise 40 million women voters for President Bola Tinubu is gathering momentum, spreading from community to community across the country. The Rivers State PCC Women have commenced grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections, calling for increased voter participation and support for the party’s candidates. The mobilisation was led by Hon. Precious Alechi Iyeuwa, who represented the Director of Women Mobilisation, APC Presidential Campaign Council , Dr Betta Edu , at a Tinubu-Shettima 2027 Grassroots Mobilisation and Voter Sensitisation Programme in the state. Speaking at the event, themed “ My PVC, My Power ,” Iyeuwa urged eligible women to register, obtain their Permanent Voter Cards and participate responsibly in the electoral process. She stressed the need for full mobilisation to begin immediately, polling unit by polling unit, across Rivers State. Iyeuwa called on APC women to mobilise support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice Presiden...