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In further demonstration of his commitment to the welfare of the people of Cross River Central Senatorial District, the Senator representing the district, Senator Eteng Jonah Williams, on Saturday facilitated the distribution of relief materials to several communities in Ochon Ward of Obubra Local Government Area and Ofutop II Ward of Ikom Local Government Area. The intervention was carried out in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) through its zonal office. Representing the Senator at the exercise was his Senior Legislative Aide, Barr. Emmanuel Elemi, who led the delegation to the benefiting communities. Communities that benefited from the distribution include Isabang, Ochon, Onyen Okpon and Odionget in Ochon Ward (Obubra LGA), as well as Ekukunela, Okosora and Abaragha in Ofutop II Ward (Ikom LGA). The event witnessed the presence of key stakeholders, including Royal Fathers, community leaders, women groups, youth organisations and party faithful, all o...

The Senator representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, Senator Eteng Jonah Williams, has expressed deep concern over the deplorable state of the Ikom-Calabar and Ikom-Obudu roads in Cross River State. Senator Williams made this known during the 2025 budget defence session of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), before the Senate Committee on FERMA. He decried the worsening condition of these critical federal roads and the severe hardship being faced by his constituents who depend on them as the primary corridor linking Cross River Central to the state capital and Northern Nigeria. Highlighting the strategic importance of the routes, the lawmaker noted that the roads cut across five local government areas, and provide access to the renowned Obudu Mountain Resort, one of Nigeria’s foremost tourism destinations, while connecting Cross River State to several northern states. According to him, the near-total breakdown in the movement of goods and services along the corri...

By Kelvin Obambon As preparations hit top gear for the upcoming Niger Delta Games in Edo, the Chairman of Canaan Table Tennis Club of Calabar, Rt Hon Orok Duke PhD, has made a significant donation to bolster Team Cross River’s chances of success. Duke donated table tennis equipment worthb approximately N3.7 million to the state’s table tennis contingent. The donation includes high-grade rubbers (tennages), tibar, and blades (woods) for six players, along with specialized equipment for a rising table tennis star, Victor Duke. Addressing the athletes and their coaches, at the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar on Monday, Duke emphasized that the timing of the donation was critical. “I got information that up to this moment, those representing us in table tennis hadn’t gotten their kits,” Duke stated. “In table tennis, you must get acquainted with your equipment. You cannot just thrust new equipment at a player on the day of the tournament; they will lose a significant percentage of their ski...

  Dr. Betta Edu on Sunday hosted the 111th Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, at her residence in Abuja, with discussions centred on strengthening Nigeria-United States collaboration in security, humanitarian response, health, and economic development. Mayor Adams, a former police officer and two-term President of the New York City Council, served as the 111th Mayor of New York City from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2025.  The Abuja meeting marked his first international engagement since leaving office. The visit comes amid rising concerns within the United States over insecurity in Nigeria, emerging gaps in the country’s health and humanitarian sectors following recent reductions in international aid to several countries, including Nigeria.  The meeting also discussed the  renewed efforts by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to deepen international cooperation in security and the protection of vulnerable communities. Speaking after the meeting, ...

  Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South Senatorial District, has clarified that the recent amendment to the Electoral Act by the Nigerian Senate was firmly anchored on an existing Supreme Court judgment, insisting that the legislature merely gave legal effect to the apex court’s decision. Speaking at the University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State, during a visit by Political Science scholars who came to congratulate him on his appointment as Ambassador-Designate, Senator Ibrahim said the controversy surrounding the amended Electoral Act was unnecessary and misplaced. According to him, the Supreme Court had, in Atiku v. INEC (No. 2) delivered on December 29, 2023, conclusively resolved critical issues relating to the exercise of discretionary powers by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the validity of election results, locus standi, and the legal status of the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) Portal. “The Supreme Court clearly indicated what should be capture...

  By TheInvestigator His Excellency, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, Governor of Cross River State, officially launched the State Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Policy 2025 at a well-attended ceremony held at Channel View Hotel, Calabar. The event brought together government officials, legislators, development partners, civil society organisations, private sector representatives, and community leaders to mark a major milestone in the state’s drive toward universal access to safe water, dignified sanitation, and improved hygiene. In his keynote address, Governor Otu described the launch as more than a ceremonial unveiling of a document. “Today is not just a ceremonial unveiling of a policy document; it is a celebration of shared vision, collective effort, and renewed commitment to improving the quality of life and health outcomes of our people,” he declared. The governor highlighted the inclusive and transformative process behind the policy, noting that over the past year, stakeholde...