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JIGAWA AGOG AS APC PCC WOMEN TAKE FIRST LADY’S EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE TO MARKETS, HOSPITALS

  Jigawa State was agog as the APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) Directorate of Women Mobilisation, led by Dr Betta Edu , took the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu ’s, women’s empowerment initiative to markets, hospitals and communities across the state. The outreach, organised as part of the First Lady’s nationwide grassroots engagement, featured market visits, hospital outreach, stakeholder interactions and an empowerment programme aimed at supporting women and strengthening community participation. The initiative is part of the First Lady’s efforts to reach women at the grassroots, improve their economic circumstances and support vulnerable groups amid the ongoing economic reforms . At the markets, Dr Edu and members of the Directorate engaged women traders on economic empowerment, livelihood opportunities and the importance of women’s participation in national development . The delegation also visited hospitals, where it interacted with patients, offered encouragement...
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US, RUSSIA, FRANCE VISIT NIGERIA HOUSE IN NEW YORK AS JIMOH IBRAHIM SEEKS SUPPORT FOR SECURITY COUNCIL BID

   .....US makes second visit in two months as Nigerian envoy canvasses support for UN reforms The United States, Russia and France have visited Nigeria’s Permanent Mission House in New York in separate diplomatic engagements on the same day, as Nigeria intensifies efforts to secure international support for its aspiration to occupy a seat on the United Nations Security Council next year. The visits provided an opportunity for Nigeria’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Jimoh Ibrahim, CFR, to advance the country’s diplomatic interests and strengthen its engagement with influential global powers. According to a statement issued by the Nigerian Mission at the United Nations, the United States visit was particularly significant, marking the second time American officials had visited Nigeria House in New York within two months. During the engagement with Ambassador Melanie Higgins , the United States Adviser on African Affairs, Ibrahim made a direct ap...
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APC ABI CAMPAIGN COUNCIL HOLDS INAUGURAL MEETING, APPOINTS IGBOKE SECRETARY GENERAL

  The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State has held the inaugural meeting of its campaign council as part of efforts to strengthen the party's grassroots mobilisation and electoral preparedness. The meeting, held on Monday, November 9, 2026, at the office of the Commissioner for Water Resources in Calabar , was presided over by the Chairman of the Abi Local Government Campaign Council, Hon. Dr. Moses John Osogi , Commissioner for Water Resources. A major highlight of the meeting was the unanimous appointment of former APC Chapter Chairman in Abi, Pastor Joshua Igboke , as Secretary General of the Campaign Council. The meeting also reviewed the proposed ward campaign structure, with members drawn from the various wards of the local government area to serve in the campaign organisation. Addressing the composition of the council, Dr. Osogi directed that necessary adjustments be made to accommodate political appointees and other critical ...
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OROK DUKE URGES NIGERIANS TO DOCUMENT THEIR HISTORIES, PRESERVE NATIONAL HERITAGE

  Former Cross River State lawmaker and member representing Cross River State on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Duke , has called on Nigerians to document their personal and collective experiences to preserve the country's history and ensure that future generations have access to authentic accounts of past events. Duke made the call on Thursday in Abuja during the public presentation and reading of five new books authored by him, under the title Readings II. He warned that the failure of Nigerians to tell their own stories would create room for others to construct narratives that might not accurately reflect the experiences and realities of the people. The former lawmaker also appealed to the Federal Government to remove or reduce import duties on books and printing materials to make reading materials more affordable and accessible, particularly to students from average-income families. He lamented that the high cost of importing books had...
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UNICROSS DEAN OF STUDENT AFFAIRS URGES NEW SUG LEADERS TO RESPECT UNIVERSITY POLICIES, EMBRACE CONSTRUCTIVE ENGAGEMENT

  The Dean of Student Affairs, University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Dr. Victor Ndifon , has advised newly elected Students’ Union Government (SUG) leaders to prioritise constructive engagement with the university management and operate within the framework of established university policies, particularly the Students’ Handbook . Dr. Ndifon gave the advice following the release of the certified results of the 2026 SUG elections conducted across the university’s Calabar, Ogoja and Okuku campuses. As Chairman of the Electoral Commission for the 2026 SUG elections, he urged the student leaders to understand the hierarchy of policies governing university operations and respect established procedures and channels of engagement, especially in matters relating to their Constitution. The elections produced new student representatives who will serve the interests of the university’s student population. At the Calabar Campus, Ernest Ernest Asuquo of the Department of Civil Engineering...
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FOMWAN Wins Best Mobiliser Award at Pink Africa Foundation’s Cancer Awareness Campaign in Cross River

  The Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN), Cross River State Chapter, has won the Best Mobiliser Award for its outstanding contribution to cancer awareness , grassroots mobilisation and sustained partnership with Pink Africa Foundation in the fight against cancer. The award followed the association’s impressive participation in a cancer awareness and free medical screening programme organised by Pink Africa Foundation in collaboration with FOMWAN and other partners on October 24, 2026, in Calabar ,Cross River State. The programme commenced with an awareness walk to draw public attention to the dangers of cancer and the importance of early detection.  It also featured health education and sensitisation sessions, culminating in free medical screening for breast, cervical and prostate cancer . Several Muslim women, including FOMWAN members and non-members, benefited from the free medical intervention, which was designed to improve access to essenti...
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Betta Edu Joins VP, Governors, APC PCC Members At Calabar Rally, Says Cross River 100% For Tinubu,Otu’s Second Term

  The Co- Director of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), Dr Betta Edu , has joined the Vice President of Nigeria , Governors and party leaders, stakeholders and supporters at a massive rally in Calabar, declaring Cross River State 100 per cent behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ’s 2027 re-election bid and Governor Bassey Otu ’s second-term ambition. Speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the organic party rally, Dr Edu expressed confidence in the growing support for the APC across Cross River State, saying that the state was poised to deliver overwhelming electoral victories for President Tinubu and Governor Otu. She described the rally as a powerful demonstration of the unity, strength, and unwavering commitment of the APC family in Cross River, noting that the party remained resolute in consolidating the gains of the Renewed Hope Agenda . According to her, the people of Cross River State have continued to identify with the leadership ...
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