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  The two senatorial aspirants from Cross River State who were not cleared for today’s primaries are: - Central Senatorial District: Oden Ewa Ibiang - Southern Senatorial District: Daniel Effiong Asuquo No aspirant from the Northern Senatorial District was disqualified. This information was released today, May 18, 2026 , through the official APC Twitter handle and was signed by Felix Morka, CON , National Publicity Secretary, All Progressive Congress (APC)

  The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, has called on public service leaders, policymakers, development partners, academia, and private sector stakeholders from across the world to actively participate in the International Civil Service Conference (ICSC) 2026, describing the event as a strategic global platform for advancing public sector reforms, institutional resilience, and transformative governance. Speaking ahead of the conference, which is scheduled to take place in Abuja, the HCSF stated that the 2026 edition builds on the outstanding success of the maiden conference held in 2025 and is poised to deliver even greater impact across Africa and the global public service ecosystem. The 2nd Edition of the International Civil Service Conference (ICSC) is scheduled to hold from May 20 to 21, 2026, at Eagle Square, Abuja, Nigeria. According to the HCSF, the theme for this year’s conference, “Reforms, Resilience and Results,” ...

  In an age where many public figures are remembered only for politics, power, or positions once occupied, Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke is steadily carving a different path, one written in ink, memory, culture, and history. Known by many as a passionate intellectual and an unapologetic lover of books, Duke has continued to build an enduring literary legacy through consistent writing and publication. His growing body of work has now earned visibility across major global platforms, with his recent books available on Google, Amazon, Yahoo, Kindle, and leading bookstores around the world. Both digital Kindle editions and hard copies are now accessible online to readers globally. To literary enthusiasts and historians, this is more than just another round of publications. It is the emergence of a Cross River voice determined to preserve history, document human experiences, and contribute meaningfully to global knowledge. Speaking with journalists recently in Calabar , Duke explained that his ...

  Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu , Thursday, announced the resumption of bursary payments to Cross River students in tertiary institutions, alongside the introduction of special grants for medical students , in what he described as part of his administration’s renewed commitment to education, human capital development and the future of the state. The governor made the announcement during the State Executive Council meeting held in Calabar , where he addressed members of the Executive Council on the administration’s next phase of governance, political engagement and developmental priorities. Speaking passionately on the need to strengthen investment in young people, Governor Otu declared that no Cross River student should be forced to abandon academic aspirations because of financial hardship, noting that the intervention would mark the return of educational support schemes that had remained dormant for more than a decade. “In line with our commitment to invest in...

Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, Chairman of the Cross River State Table Tennis Association, has raised alarm over the growing trend of athletes leaving the state in search of better opportunities due to poor incentives. Duke said several promising players have either switched allegiance to other states or abandoned the sport entirely because of inadequate welfare and support systems. He noted that while the state has produced top athletes over the years, many are unable to sustain their careers locally due to financial constraints and lack of structured support. “Some of these athletes are lured by offers from other states, only to be abandoned later. It is a disturbing trend that is affecting the growth of sports in the state,” he said. He further lamented that athletes who represent the state and even the country are often not rewarded or promoted, despite existing policies. According to him, the situation has contributed to declining morale among athletes and poses a threat to the future of tab...

  John Gaul is an awakening of the new order, the order of fervency in service delivery, the order of Vision and purpose in legislation, the order of giving the expected results and the order of impeccability.  His coming is bringing to us the importance of choosing the best for the State and national development, his coming is a gift that will bring to us a lift in Education, business development, Job opportunities, good roads, water, Skill acquisition and empowerment. Here is a Man so confident with his inner strength, he never quiver to deliver, he has tested all the waters and have acquired the limitless experiences that will stand the taste of time for Abi/Yakurr. Rt. Hon. John Gaul Lebo, embodies the characteristics required of a legislator; humble, knowledgeable, experience, IT savvy, intelligent, People oriented, Judicious, calm and collected. All we need in Abi/Yakurr Federal constituency is not hegemony but a collaborative pace to maintain a standardize way of legisl...