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  The Cross River State Coordinator of African Council for Communication Education, Dr. Emmanuel Inyang has urged young scholars to contribute their quota to scholarship without fear of resentment. Responding to a Whatsapp post made by Ugoji Nwabueze, who alluded that most of our colleagues, especially the new generation of scholars have failed the litmus test of academic humility, Inyang argued that there is no scholarship without arguments and that one cannot study to earn the highest academic degree only to remain docile in the name of humility.  He urged scholars to contribute to scholarship by putting forth strong arguments, noting that in the end, superior arguments would take the center stage.

  The Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly and a scholar of Modern War Studies, Dr Jimoh Ibrahim, has argued that no nation in the contemporary international system enjoys absolute sovereignty, insisting that prevailing global security realities compel states to embrace cooperation and collective action. Ibrahim who is also an Ambassador designate made this assertion while defending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approach to tackling Nigeria’s insecurity through international collaboration, describing such engagement as consistent with global democratic practice rather than a surrender of national independence. Drawing parallels with the United States’ response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Ibrahim recalled that America,despite its military and economic dominance, received extensive support from allies including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia and New Zealand. According to him, the multinati...

By Kingsley Agim  The Special Adviser to the Governor of Cross River State on Asset Management and Recovery, Barr. Gilbert Agbor, has joined well-wishers across the state to celebrate the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Anthony Owan Enoh, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as the fulcrum of the present administration. In a congratulatory message, Agbor extolled the Etung-born professor as a scholar of rare erudition and an educationist par excellence, whose intellectual depth and passion for knowledge have groomed many productive thinkers and trailblazers across diverse fields of human endeavour. He noted that beyond academia, Prof. Enoh has brought his wealth of experience, discipline and intellectual clarity to governance, playing a central coordinating role in the effective running of the Governor Bassey Otu-led administration. According to Agbor, the SSG’s strategic guidance, administrative insight and commitment to excellence have helped to strength...

On Christmas Day, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, his wife Nela, and associates, paid a compassionate visit to the Calabar Correctional Centre, extending hope and relief to inmates in the true spirit of the season. During the visit, the Senator committed a total of ₦10 million in humanitarian support. This included over ₦5 million to offset fines for inmates, many of whom have remained incarcerated for years over the inability to pay fines as low as ₦90,000, ₦3 million to enable inmates celebrate Christmas with dignity, and ₦2 million as support for correctional staff. The intervention was facilitated through the concerted efforts of Mrs Ekpenyong and a group of young Law School students, whose collaborative efforts led to the identification of deserving cases, engaged the correctional authorities, and worked closely with the Senator to ensure the timely settlement of fines and effective distribution of support.  In his address, Senator Ekpenyong expressed deep concern over the injustice...

  Over 800 children, parents and community stakeholders on Tuesday,  the 24th of December 2025, converged at Channel View Hotel, Calabar, for the Cross River South Children’s Christmas Celebration organised by Mrs. Nela Ekpenyong, wife of the Senator representing the Senatorial District. The event, which provided a platform for fun, learning and social interaction, featured games, music and dancing, snacks and treats, as well as gifts and surprises for children drawn from different parts of the district. The atmosphere was festive, with children and families celebrating the Christmas season in unity. Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong also made an appearance at the event where he emphasised the importance of prioritising the welfare and development of children. He described children as the foundation of society and reiterated his commitment to initiatives and policies that promote education, child protection and youth empowerment across Cross River South. In her remarks, Mrs. Nela Ekpen...

  Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong on Tuesday hosted stakeholders from across the Cross River South Senatorial District at Channel View Hotel, Calabar, where he unveiled his annual Christmas support package, disbursing ₦32 million in cash alongside 3000 bags of rice. Addressing the gathering, the Senator reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to human capital development, highlighting sustained investments in scholarships, empowerment programmes, and job placement initiatives for youths across the seven LGAs of the district. He noted that the gesture was in strong support of the Governor’s Christmas outreach, aimed at spreading relief, goodwill, and festive cheer to families and communities across the state.  He further paid glowing tribute to Prince Bassey Otu for his people-oriented leadership, inclusive governance, and steadfast commitment to policies that prioritise social welfare, economic stability, and grassroots development. In his remarks, Pastor (Hon.) Patrick Asikpo Okon, APC...