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Ebri at 73: Cross River Central Hails Former Governor’s Legacy

  The former Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency Chief Clement David Ebri, CON, received warm accolades on Tuesday as he marked his 73rd birthday, with leaders and residents of the Cross River Central Senatorial District celebrating his decades of statesmanship and public service. In a congratulatory message, Senator Eteng Jonah Williams, representing Cross River Central, described Chief Ebri as a “distinguished statesman, visionary leader and one of the finest sons of Cross River Central.” Senator Williams noted that the former governor’s contributions to the state’s political evolution remain “a golden chapter in our collective memory,” highlighting his emphasis on integrity, sound governance, community development and the upliftment of the people. Chief Ebri, who served as Governor from January 1991 to November 1992, was credited with laying a solid foundation for reforms in public service, economic planning and social development—initiatives that continued to influenc...
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The Steady Star of Cross River North: Jarigbe at 55

  Anthony EKPO BASSEY  Rising from his roots in Ogoja, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe has taken the reins for the people of the Northern Senatorial District of Cross River State and transformed promises into palpable progress, with tangible touches felt in towns and villages across Cross River North. From the moment he reclaimed his seat in the National Assembly, Jarigbe’s legislative ledger has been lively with laws and long-term benefits. In the Senate, he has sponsored bills geared toward strengthening health care, widening access to education, and reforming key national institutions. His push for the establishment of the Federal Medical Centre Ogoja and the Federal University of Agriculture in Ogoja reflects his forward-looking determination to anchor development in the region through knowledge, care, and opportunity. His work on amendments to security-related legislation further underscores his commitment to equity, order, and national stability. It is obvious that for Sena...
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All those who vandalise our lights 'll be prosecuted, C'River NDDC Rep warns

  Cross River representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, PhD has issued a stern warning to vandals to steer clear of the Commission's infrastructure in the state. Duke gave the warning on Sunday following the recovery of a significant cache of stolen solar-powered street lighting equipment by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Cross River State Command over the weekend. The NDDC Rep vowed that individuals, regardless of their status, found vandalising or complicit in the theft of public infrastructure provided by the Commission to complement the effort of the state government will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. "This is a clear act of sabotage, and we will treat it as such. Whoever that is involved in this despicable act of vandalism is trying to sabotage the efforts of the state government and NDDC to provide critical infrastructure such as street lighting that would assist in fighting c...
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DR. OROK DUKE REACTS TO ARREST OF MASQUERADE IN UYO, CALLS FOR STRICT ADHERENCE TO MODERN LAW

  The current Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) representative for Cross River State Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke Ph.D today the 3rd Day of December 2025 has reacted to the recent arrest and planned prosecution of Citizen David Effiong—popularly known for appearing as Ekpo Ibibio/Annang—by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, describing the development as a reflection of the ongoing clash between traditional institutions and the modern legal order. According to the report which Dr. Duke cited Effiong was apprehended in Uyo for allegedly causing public disturbance while fully adorned in masquerade regalia. According to the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Azare, the suspect will be charged to court for violating existing laws relating to public order and masquerade activities. In his commentary, Dr. Duke traced the historical evolution of indigenous governance systems among the Ibibio, Annang, and Efik peoples, noting that traditional institutions such as Ekpo, Ekpe, Ekong, Obon, A...
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Meet Peter Olom Ube: Biochemist, Youth Advocate and Faith-Based Leader Shaping a New Generation

A distinguished scholar, youth leader and community development advocate, Peter Olom Ube continues to stand out as one of Cross River State’s most consistent voices in education, faith-based leadership and social impact. Born in Utugwang in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State. He attended Community primary school Nkirira in Utugwang Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State from 1995 to 2001 where he served as the class monitor throughout and took first position from start to the end of his primary education. His quest for knowledge led him to Model Secondary Commercial School Nkirira Utugwang from 2001 and graduated with flying colours in 2007. While in secondary school he served as the class monitor from JSS 1 to JSS 3, school regulator in SS 1 and senior boys’ prefect in SS 2. In 2003, while in JSS 3 he got an award as the best participating student in science intra competition organized by the Corps members for senior secondary schools in the community.  His...
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Duke Hails Otu’s Statesmanship as Ex-Govs Get Honour

  Rt. Hon. Otuekong Orok Otu Duke, Cross River State representative on the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has lauded Governor Bassey Edet Otu for what he described as an exceptional display of statesmanship in recognising all former elected governors of the state. Governor Otu, during a recent state event, to kick start, the 2025 edition of 32 days of festivity in the state, brought together past civilian governors to honour their individual contributions to the development of Cross River State. The gesture, regarded by many observers as unprecedented in the state’s political history, highlighted the administration’s commitment to unity, continuity, and institutional respect. Reacting to the development in an interview with our reporter on the sideline of the event, Chief Duke said Governor Otu’s decision reflects “a mature and sensitive understanding of the state’s developmental needs,” noting that acknowledging the efforts of previous leaders is essentia...
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WORLDAIDS DAY: C'RIVER NDDC REP RT. HON. OROK DUKE, CALLS FOR COLLABORATION TO CURTAIL SPREAD, STIGMATIZATION

  Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Rt. Hon. Otuekong Orok Duke, PhD, has called for inter-agency collaboration between government and partners, to curtail the spread of HIV/AIDS.  In a message to commemorate the World AIDS Day, Orok expressed deep concerns over what he described as "continuous spread" of the disease, while calling for a stop to the stigmatization of persons those that tested positive.  "Today, I join the government of Nigeria and the global community, to lend my voice to this decades-long pandemic. It is also worrisome to see that with government's efforts to end spread, the prevalent rate is still high. Stigmatization is also high and this is responsible for the continued spread because, infected persons out of fear of stigmatization, rather remain discrete about their status", Orok added.  Findings by UNAID indicates that there are over 1.3 million new infections in 2024. This figur...
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