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  The Chairman of Canaan Table Tennis Association, Orok Otu Duke, has challenged Cross River table tennis players to repay the support they receive by working harder and winning competitions for the state. Duke gave the charge on Monday after paying the school fees of 24 table tennis players in the state, covering athletes from primary school to higher institutions. The beneficiaries comprised six primary school pupils, 13 secondary school students, two students in higher institutions and three others awaiting their Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board results. The fees were paid in full. Addressing the players, Duke said the financial support would mean little if they failed to translate it into improved performances on the table. He urged them to combine their studies with serious commitment to table tennis, stressing the need for champions to emerge from the group. Duke cited Nigerian table tennis players, including Offiong Edem, Adam and Cecilia, as examples of athletes who...

On behalf of the Tinubu Support Group, South-South , and in my capacity as Deputy Director-General, I warmly felicitate with the Government and people of Nigeria as we celebrate our 66th Independence Anniversary . Sixty-six years after independence, Nigeria remains a nation of immense potential, resilience and promise. Our journey has not always been easy, but through every challenge, the Nigerian spirit has remained strong. As we mark this important anniversary, I urge Nigerians to remain hopeful and committed to the Nigeria we all desire to build. The message of this year’s celebration is particularly significant: moving from reform to prosperity and ensuring that the gains of economic reforms translate into better opportunities and improved living conditions for our people. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ’s Independence Day message underscores the need to build an economy where farmers can produce safely and profitably, businesses can thrive, young Nigerians can access productive oppor...

  The Director of Women Mobilisation, All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council , Dr Betta Edu , has said the economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are creating new opportunities for grassroots women, urging them to identify available programmes and take advantage of them. Edu made this known in a statement  to mark the Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary , saying her directorate would intensify door-to-door sensitisation and community-level mobilisation to take information on government opportunities directly to women and households. She said the occasion also provided an opportunity to acknowledge the sacrifices and vision of Nigeria’s founding fathers and heroines, whose efforts laid the foundation for the country’s sovereignty. According to Edu, the Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda is opening opportunities across agriculture, enterprise, energy, infrastructure, skills development, and social investment. She said the benefits of ref...

  The Cross River State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure , Hon. Ankpo Pius Edet, PhD , attended the stakeholders’ meeting of Akamkpa 1 State Constituency , reaffirming his continued engagement with stakeholders across the state. The meeting provided an opportunity for political leaders, community representatives, stakeholders and other key members of the constituency to discuss issues of mutual interest and matters concerning the development of Akamkpa 1 and Cross River State at large. Addressing the gathering, Commissioner Pius Edet emphasized the importance of peace, unity and selflessness as essential values for sustainable development and progress in the region. He urged stakeholders to remain committed to fostering unity and constructive engagement, stressing that collective responsibility and cooperation are critical to achieving meaningful development. The Commissioner also called for collective support for the re-election of APC candidates , identifying the ...

  Senator Eteng Williams , representing Cross River Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly , Abuja , is set to bring relief, healthcare support and economic empowerment to his constituents through a two-day free medical outreach and empowerment programme across Ikom and Yakurr Local Government Areas . The initiative reflects Senator Williams’ continued focus on addressing the immediate needs of constituents while supporting their health, wellbeing and economic opportunities. The first leg of the programme will take place on Friday, 2 October 2026, at Hotel 45 Hall , Ikom Local Government Area, where constituents will benefit from the empowerment programme alongside access to free medical services. The second leg will take place on Saturday, 3rd October in Yakurr Local Government Area, with the empowerment programme scheduled to hold at Yakurr Council Hall, Ugep, while the free medical outreach will be conducted at Primary Health Centre (PHC), Mkpani . The two-day p...

In a major boost to grassroots sports development and youth empowerment, the Chairman of the Cross River State Table Tennis Association , Orok Otu Duke , has fully paid the school fees for 24 table tennis players across the state. The disbursements, completed on Monday, September 28, 2026, underline a strong commitment to ensuring that athletic development does not come at the expense of formal education. The scholarship beneficiaries span all levels of the educational system, supporting six primary school pupils, 13 secondary school students, two undergraduates in higher institutions, and three candidates awaiting their Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) results . Addressing the beneficiaries in Calabar , Duke emphasized the importance of a dual-career approach, urging the young athletes to show equal dedication to their academic work and training schedules. "The payment of your school fees is aimed at giving you the opportunity to pursue your education while de...