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  The Director of Women Mobilisation, All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council , Dr Betta Edu , has said the economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are creating new opportunities for grassroots women, urging them to identify available programmes and take advantage of them. Edu made this known in a statement  to mark the Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary , saying her directorate would intensify door-to-door sensitisation and community-level mobilisation to take information on government opportunities directly to women and households. She said the occasion also provided an opportunity to acknowledge the sacrifices and vision of Nigeria’s founding fathers and heroines, whose efforts laid the foundation for the country’s sovereignty. According to Edu, the Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda is opening opportunities across agriculture, enterprise, energy, infrastructure, skills development, and social investment. She said the benefits of ref...

  The Cross River State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure , Hon. Ankpo Pius Edet, PhD , attended the stakeholders’ meeting of Akamkpa 1 State Constituency , reaffirming his continued engagement with stakeholders across the state. The meeting provided an opportunity for political leaders, community representatives, stakeholders and other key members of the constituency to discuss issues of mutual interest and matters concerning the development of Akamkpa 1 and Cross River State at large. Addressing the gathering, Commissioner Pius Edet emphasized the importance of peace, unity and selflessness as essential values for sustainable development and progress in the region. He urged stakeholders to remain committed to fostering unity and constructive engagement, stressing that collective responsibility and cooperation are critical to achieving meaningful development. The Commissioner also called for collective support for the re-election of APC candidates , identifying the ...

  Senator Eteng Williams , representing Cross River Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly , Abuja , is set to bring relief, healthcare support and economic empowerment to his constituents through a two-day free medical outreach and empowerment programme across Ikom and Yakurr Local Government Areas . The initiative reflects Senator Williams’ continued focus on addressing the immediate needs of constituents while supporting their health, wellbeing and economic opportunities. The first leg of the programme will take place on Friday, 2 October 2026, at Hotel 45 Hall , Ikom Local Government Area, where constituents will benefit from the empowerment programme alongside access to free medical services. The second leg will take place on Saturday, 3rd October in Yakurr Local Government Area, with the empowerment programme scheduled to hold at Yakurr Council Hall, Ugep, while the free medical outreach will be conducted at Primary Health Centre (PHC), Mkpani . The two-day p...

In a major boost to grassroots sports development and youth empowerment, the Chairman of the Cross River State Table Tennis Association , Orok Otu Duke , has fully paid the school fees for 24 table tennis players across the state. The disbursements, completed on Monday, September 28, 2026, underline a strong commitment to ensuring that athletic development does not come at the expense of formal education. The scholarship beneficiaries span all levels of the educational system, supporting six primary school pupils, 13 secondary school students, two undergraduates in higher institutions, and three candidates awaiting their Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) results . Addressing the beneficiaries in Calabar , Duke emphasized the importance of a dual-career approach, urging the young athletes to show equal dedication to their academic work and training schedules. "The payment of your school fees is aimed at giving you the opportunity to pursue your education while de...

  There are some articles I wrote between 2015 and 2019 about the candidate of the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC for Abi/Yakur federal constituency, Rt. Hon. John Gaul Lebo , when he was Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly , that some of his political opponents are now circulating as though they were written today. I have seen some of them being presented without the context in which they were written, so I think it is important to put things in perspective. I was not one of John Gaul’s fans as Speaker. I had my reservations about his leadership of the Assembly and wrote about them openly at the time. I do not need to pretend otherwise today. But a lot has happened since then. New facts have emerged, circumstances have changed, and with the benefit of hindsight, I have come to see that some of the limitations he faced as Speaker were beyond his control. He was, in many ways, a product of the political circumstances around him and may not have been in a positi...

  The Governor of Cross River State and Visitor to the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu , has received the report of the Technical Committee on the Review of the Working Environment in UNICROSS , commending the Committee for its work and reaffirming his commitment to the welfare of staff and students of the University. Governor Otu received the report on September 28, 2026, from the Chairman of the Committee, Bishop Prof. Uduak Effiong . The Committee was inaugurated by the Governor on July 6, 2026, to undertake a comprehensive assessment of UNICROSS and make recommendations towards addressing the challenges confronting the institution. The Governor commended the Chairman and members of the Committee for their dedication and commitment to the assignment.  He assured the University community that he would carefully study the report and look into the issues raised, particularly those relating to the welfare of staff and...

The Evidence Support Group , led by its Director-General, Mr. Bassey Eyoma , and its Founder, Mr. Francis Eden Bassey , has paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Cross River State , Hon. Dr. Ankpo Pius Edet . The visit provided an opportunity for the delegation to engage with the Honourable Commissioner on issues concerning infrastructure development , governance , and the overall progress of Cross River State . During the meeting, the group expressed its appreciation to the Commissioner for receiving the delegation and acknowledged his efforts toward the development and improvement of critical infrastructure across the state. The Evidence Support Group also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting initiatives that promote development, good governance, and the interests of the people of Cross River State. In his response, Hon. Dr. Ankpo Pius Edet expressed appreciation to the group for the visit and for the confidence reposed in him. He accep...