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  As the political landscape heats up for the 2027 elections, the Cross River State chapter of Nigeria Youths for Atiku (NYFA) has urged Alhaji Atiku Abubakar to declare his intention to run for President. This call was made during a stakeholders meeting that also marked the celebration of Atiku’s birthday in the state. Comrade Victor Bassey, the NYFA State Coordinator and spokesman, led the press briefing at the PDP conference hall, where he expressed strong support for Atiku and highlighted his 5-point agenda as a blueprint for national progress. Bassey, alongside other PDP leaders, praised Atiku for his leadership qualities, describing him as a visionary and dedicated advocate for youth development. In a unanimous call for Atiku to contest the 2027 elections, stakeholders from various local government areas emphasized his unifying leadership, extensive political experience, and historic achievements. Hon. Bassey Eyo, representing ward coordinators across Cross River, and Chief Godwi

  The management of Maurid Polytechnic Mbiaso Akwa ibom State has offered clarifications on allegations going round on social media against the management and chairman of the institution's Governing board, Dr Godwin Umontuen. In a statement signed by  it's Registar, Dr Tom Fredfish and made available on Saturday to the Newsmen said that Maurid institute of management and technology is licensed by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the National  Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and is listed on the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for admission into the institution. Thus having acquired the legal status to operate, the institution has over the years admitted and graduated students from its various approved departments. The current controversy about one of their programs, the department of public Health Science where students who were admitted to study for a National Diploma in the Public Health as well as a Higher National Diploma in Public Health Scienc

  By Odey Ojeka (Sagacious) The National Productivity Centre (NPC) and Senator Eteng Jonah Williams of Cross River Central Senatorial District jointly organized a two-day training on child trafficking in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area. Held at Yakurr Guest House from November 18-19, 2024, the training brought together over 150 participants from Abi and Yakurr local government areas. Renowned resource persons, Elder Barrister Ofem O.Mbang and CSP Obeten Uket (Rtd) enlightened participants on various aspects of child trafficking. Each participant received a ₦100,000 start-up package. The training aimed to combat child trafficking in the community. Beneficiaries praised Senator Eteng Williams, promising to disseminate the knowledge in schools, churches, markets, and families. Odey Ojeka, a participant from Ijiman, Ugep vowed to sensitize students, while another participant from Usumotung/Abeugo in Abi Local Government Area, Eko Ikpai Eja hailed Senator Eteng as one of the best Senator

  Nigerian music executive and talent manager Tochukwu Umezulike, known as “Toks Asher Young,” has been re-arrested under mysterious circumstances. On Saturday, November 16, 2024, individuals believed to be undercover officers from the state Criminal Investigation Department (CID) detained him, causing alarm among his associates. The reasons for his detention remain unknown, adding to the uncertainty surrounding his situation. Toks, a respected figure in Nigeria’s music industry, was previously detained on September 12, 2024, before being released days later. His recent re-arrest has sparked concerns over the tactics used by security forces, especially in cases involving high-profile individuals. Witnesses described heavily armed plainclothes officers apprehending him, yet no official statement has clarified their identity or the charges against him. Speculation suggests his detention may relate to previous incidents or his views on political matters, but nothing has been confirmed. Th

In preparation for the 2027 general elections, the Yakurr APC Women’s Organization (YAWO) has taken a significant step forward by mobilizing 1000 women and inaugurating its executives and ward coordinators across the Yakurr Local Government Area. This strategic move aims to strengthen the political involvement and influence of women within the community. During the inauguration, the Director-General of YAWO, Mrs. Obono Nyimbi Ubi, expressed her determination to uplift the political status of women in Yakurr.  "It is time to build and empower our women to take their rightful place in politics. I am proud to be a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC)". "Come 2027, we mean business. The goal of this organization is to educate and mobilize women to actively participate in politics, not just as supporters, but as leaders and decision-makers. We need to encourage our women to step forward, shed their fears, and embrace political engagement. This organization is designe

  Distinguished Senator Eteng Jonah Williams representing Cross River Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly has again facilitated another landmark training for over 200 constituents on Agric Entrepreneurship.  The two-Days intensive program which commenced on Thursday, 14th November and ended on Friday, 15th November 2024 at Gold Palm Hotel, Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State, saw participants drawn from the 66 wards of the Senatorial district being trained in various aspects of Agric entrepreneurship. Declaring the event open, Senator Eteng Jonah Williams represented by the Newly Appointed Secretary of Ikom Local Government Council, Hon. Edo Owan charged the beneficiaries of the two-day training to utilize the knowledge acquired to improve their economic status,  become self-reliant and employers of labour to boost the overall Gross Domestic Product of the nation. While acknowledging the current hardship Nigerians are facing, Senator Williams's represen