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Otu’s Adviser, Council Chairmen Step Up Efforts to Reinforce APC Structures Through E-Registration

The Special Adviser to the Governor of Cross River State on Asset Management and Recovery, Barr. Gilbert Agbor, on Sunday, January 25, 2026, hosted a delegation of local government chairmen and other senior government officials in furtherance of efforts to strengthen the ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) electronic registration (e-registration) exercise across the state. The delegation was led by the Chairman of the Forum of Local Government Chairmen in Cross River State and Chairman of Yakurr Local Government Area, Hon. Yibala Inyang. It also included the Chairman of Akpabuyo Local Government Area, Hon. Bassey Effiom Effiong, alongside other key government functionaries. The visit, which took place at Barr. Agbor’s Etomi country home in Etung Local Government Area, was aimed at deepening grassroots mobilisation, fostering stronger collaboration among stakeholders, and ensuring the success of the APC e-registration exercise in Etung LGA and adjoining communities. Speaking at the ...
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RE: SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON DR. HENRY EGBE AYUK

  It has become trendy in recent times for attention-seeking social media commentators to substitute noise for knowledge, outrage for investigation, and conjecture for facts. The latest social media outburst by one MC Okrika against the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, sadly fits this pattern and deserves a calm but firm response grounded in verifiable records. First, it must be clearly stated that governance in Cross River State is not conducted on Facebook timelines or through viral rants. The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, is focused on deliberate, data-driven governance, particularly in the health sector, where reforms are being executed in clearly defined phases. Attempts to reduce such structured governance to cheap social media theatrics only expose the intellectual laziness of the critic. The first two years of the Otu administration were deliberately devoted to the revitalisation of primary healthcare, the foundation of any func...
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PRESS RELEASE: Disregard The Latest Mischief Against Peter Akpanke

  The attention of the Media Office of Hon. Peter Akpanke, Member representing Obudu/Obanliku/Bekwarra Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has been drawn to misleading and mischievous allegations circulating on social media concerning purported contract racketeering. Ordinarily, such baseless claims would be disregarded. However, to prevent the spread of misinformation and safeguard the integrity of public discourse, we deem it necessary to set the record straight with the following facts: 2. Prior to his election to the House of Representatives in 2023, Hon. Akpanke was a reputable and established contractor who successfully won and executed multiple projects for both federal and state governments. His primary business model involved acquiring and executing contracts from other awardees who lacked the capacity or resources to deliver. 3. Upon assuming public office, Hon. Akpanke fully complied with extant laws prohibiting public office holders from engaging in ac...
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Enthusiasm as Bulldozers Begin Work on 2km Mkpani Ring Road

  There was visible excitement in Mkpani, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, as heavy-duty bulldozers moved in to commence construction of a 2-kilometre ring road linking the Aduma, Afaben, and Ajere communities. The project was officially launched by Senator Eteng Williams, representing the Cross River Central Senatorial District, in a strategic move aimed at strengthening rural infrastructure and improving the quality of life for residents. The presence of construction equipment has been met with widespread enthusiasm from constituents as the road is expected to significantly ease transportation, facilitate easier market access for farmers, and accelerate urban development within the area. The new ring road complements the ongoing Mkpani–Agoi Road project being executed by the Cross River State Government and is projected to serve as a catalyst for economic growth. By easing transportation challenges, the road will improve access to markets, boost agricultural pro...
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Cross River NDDC Rep, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, Congratulates Donald Duke on Daughter’s Traditional Marriage

  The Cross River State Representative on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, PhD, attended the traditional marriage ceremony of the daughter of former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke on Thursday at his residence in Calabar. Speaking at the event, Duke congratulated the family, saying, “It’s a joy to celebrate this wonderful union. I wish the couple a lifetime of love, laughter, and shared success.” Hon. Duke described marriage as a cornerstone for building strong families and communities, emphasising that occasions like this strengthen social ties and inspire unity within society. He also commended the Duke family for hosting a well-organised event that reflected both elegance and cultural pride. The ceremony drew family, friends, and dignitaries as they gathered to witness and celebrate the union, making it a colourful and joyous occasion that highlighted love, tradition, and the close bonds within the Duke family.
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From Hospitals to Boreholes: Romanus Highlights Sen. Eteng Williams’ People-Focused Projects

By Staff Reporter An aide to the Senator representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, Comrade Richie Romanus, has taken to social media to spotlight what he described as the people-oriented interventions of Senator Eteng Jones Williams, particularly in the health and water sectors across the district. In a Facebook post titled “The Senator Eteng Jones Williams I Know – Part 1,” Romanus recounted the Senator’s 2025 Christmas tour of the district, noting that hospital visits were deliberately prioritised. According to him, Senator Williams repeatedly stressed that clearing hospital bills for indigent patients gave him deep personal fulfilment, especially as beneficiaries often lacked the means to formally return to express gratitude. Romanus said members of the tour team witnessed the Senator’s “unusual excitement” each time hospital bills were settled, describing him as a leader who is  moved by the pain of others and committed to easing human suffering. He further disclose...
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IYC warns Against Media Trial of Ozekhome,Urges Due Process

  The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide has cautioned the media and the public against what it described as a “trial by media” in the ongoing legal proceedings involving a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Mike Agbedor Ozekhome. In a statement  issued on Tuesday and signed by its National Spokesperson, Bedford Berefa Benjamin,the IYC said it was disturbed by “sensational narratives” and selective reportage surrounding the case, warning that such coverage could amount to reputational assassination. The group stressed that Ozekhome, a professor of law and human rights advocate, remains presumed innocent under Nigerian and international law until proven otherwise by a court of competent jurisdiction. “Presumption of innocence is not optional. Attempts to pronounce guilt through media headlines, leaked proofs of evidence and selective interpretation of court documents are unacceptable and dangerous to the rule of law,” the statement read. The IYC further noted that the filing of ...
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