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  The Cross River State representative on the board of the NDDC Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke , has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the state to step up grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections , warning that the party cannot afford to be complacent. Duke made the call on on Sunday while reacting to the outcome of the Osun State governorship election , where the candidate of the Accord Party , Ademola Adeleke , defeated the APC. He noted that if the Accord party could win in Osun state despite the APCs mobilisation then no state chapter should take 2027 for granted. "The result in Osun should serve as a wake-up call to APC members across the country, including Cross River". “The victory of Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party over the APC in Osun is a clear signal. Elections are no longer won by federal might or rulling party but on the field, through painstaking mobilisation, engagement, and delivery,” he said. Duke urged the Cross River APC le...

In the grand tapestry of Nigerian literature, specific geographic locales have long enjoyed intense focus. The political turmoils of the West, the tragic battlegrounds of the East, and the sprawling oral epics of the North frequently dominate the academic gaze. Yet, sitting quietly on the south-eastern coast is Calabar , a city whose historical weight as a premier colonial administrative headquarters and an ancient trading port makes it a goldmine for narrative art. Few contemporary writers have captured the modern and historical nuances of this region with the same panoramic breadth as Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke, PhD . Long known to the public as a political heavyweight, former Deputy Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, and public administrator, Duke’s identity as a deeply reflective literary figure is what truly cements his legacy. He is a writer who refuses to be pigeonholed. Moving seamlessly between visceral poetry, historical memoir, and modern prose, Orok Duke deserv...

  TEXT: An Expository Sermon from 2 Corinthians 4:7-12 KJV “7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels , that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. 8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; 10 Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. 11 For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh. 12 So then death worketh in us, but life in you.” CENTRAL TRUTH The Christian life is not a life without pressure. It is a life in which the power of Christ enables us to pass through pressure without being defeated by it. There are pressures that can surround you, but they cannot overcome you. There are battles that can shake you, but they cannot destroy you. There are seasons that can knock you do...

  Work has commenced on the remodeling of the main gate of Calabar campus of the University of Cross River State ( UNICROSS ), in a major development expected to enhance the aesthetics, functionality and overall outlook of the University’s main entrance. The remodeling project is being undertaken by Zenith Bank Plc as part of its support for the development of the University.  The intervention was facilitated through the efforts and advocacy of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Francisca Bassey , who has continued to pursue strategic partnerships with the private sector to complement government efforts in advancing infrastructure and other critical needs of the institution. The commencement of the project underscores the growing partnership between UNICROSS and the private sector and reflects the Vice Chancellor’s commitment to exploring innovative avenues for attracting resources and development opportunities to the University. The initiative is also a demonstration of Prof. Bass...

  By Kingsley Agim The Chairman of Yakurr Local Government Area and Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Cross River State , Chief Yibala Inyang , has dismissed allegations of underfunding of local governments in the state, describing them as “a total fallacy.” Inyang said local governments under Governor Bassey Otu ’s administration are enjoying unprecedented funding and a strong partnership with the state government, which, he said, has enabled councils to execute projects and intervene in critical areas including healthcare, sanitation, security and infrastructure. The ALGON chairman stated this while reacting to allegations of underfunding and worsening poverty at the grassroots level made by the factional PDP governorship candidate, Sir Arthur Jarvis , at a press conference held on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the NUJ Secretariat in Calabar . Inyang maintained that local government funds were being properly utilised for development and ...

  The Directorate of the Centre for Educational Services (CES), University of Calabar (UNICAL), on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Prof. Francisca Bassey , to appreciate her contributions to the Centre and her continued commitment to its growth and development. The visit also provided an opportunity for the delegation, led by the Director of CES, Prof. Ekei Ikpeme , to update the Vice Chancellor on developments at the Centre, including its progress, existing programmes and plans to introduce additional courses. In her remarks, Prof. Ekei Ikpeme explained that the primary purpose of the visit was to appreciate Prof. Bassey for her contributions to the development of CES and her service to UNICAL. She noted that the Vice Chancellor had made significant contributions to the growth and stability of the Centre during her tenure. Prof. Ikpeme, who previously served as a Coordinator under Prof. Bas...