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Orok Duke's Inauguration as Chairman of Cross River State Table Tennis Association: Spotlighting His Contributions to the Development of the Sport

  It did not come as a surprise when on Monday May 4, 2026, the Chairman of the Cross River State Sports Commission, Hon. Etta Lawrence, inaugurated Rt. Hon. Orok Duke PhD , as Chairman of the Table Tennis Association in the state. Duke was inaugurated alongside several other eminent personalities to steer a clean path for the development of various sports in the state. Prior to this appointment, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke PhD had long served as a tireless advocate for sports development, particularly table tennis, in Cross River State and Nigeria as a whole. With distinguished service as Cross River’s Sports Ambassador since 2007 and later as Chairman of the Cross River State Sports Commission (2015–2019), he brought vision and resources to grassroots sports development. Under Duke’s leadership, the Canaan Table Tennis Club of Calabar has evolved into a national powerhouse and incubator of multiple generations of champions. From the late 1980s onward, Duke helped revive the state’s tabl...
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C’River Adviser Faults Protesters, Urges Road Safety Action

  By Kingsley Agim  The Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Utilities , Dr. Jerome Egbe , has faulted protesters over the vandalism of the General Hospital, Calabar , urging that attention be redirected to road safety concerns following the tragic accident involving students of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). Dr. Egbe made the remarks while joining the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk , and his delegation on an on-the-spot assessment of the facility after the ill-fated protest by UNICROSS students on Monday. The state government has since condemned the destruction, describing it as avoidable and counterproductive to ongoing efforts to strengthen the health sector. Expressing condolences to the university community over the tragic accident that claimed the lives of some students, Dr. Egbe said the attack on the hospital was a misdirected response. “First, let me express my condolences to the management of UNICROSS and the students in general,”...
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Alumni Association Visits UNICROSS Accident Victims, Donates N.5M To Support Medical Bills

  Following the tragic auto crash involving students of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) on May 1, 2026, a delegation of the University’s Alumni Association on Sunday Amy 3rd paid a solidarity visit to victims receiving treatment at different hospitals in Calabar . The delegation, comprising the Member representing Convocation in the Governing Council, Dr. Ofut Ofar ; National Legal Adviser, Barr. Romeo Ojong ; Treasurer, Engr. Peter Ikem ; Public Relations Officer, Dr. Mrs. Peace Egbai ; and Alumni Relations Officer, Engr. Joel Agbaragba , announced a donation of Five Hundred Thousand Naira ( N500,000 ) on behalf of the Association to support the medical expenses of the hospitalized students. During the visit, the delegation encouraged the students to remain strong and assured them that they are not alone in this difficult moment. The Association also pledged to work closely with the UNICROSS Management to ensure that the victims receive adequate care and support ...
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C’River Govt Condemns Hospital Vandalism, Clarifies UNICROSS Accident Response

  By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Government has condemned the vandalism of facilities at the General Hospital, Calabar , following protests linked to a tragic accident involving students of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk , described the incident as “unfortunate and overblown” during an on-the-spot assessment, confirming that infrastructure including an ambulance, electrical installations, doors, windows and ward equipment were damaged. “We are assessing the extent of the damage. The ambulance screens have been broken, and parts of the hospital have been destroyed. We will also evaluate the impact on the wards,” he said. Ayuk explained that the protest stemmed from a fatal road accident along the Calabar–Uyo highway , where some students reportedly died at the scene. He clarified that injured victims brought to the General Hospital were promptly attended to, with critical cases referred to the University of C...
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Cross River Is Reported COVID-19 Free After Successful Containment of Single Case

  By Kingsley Agim Cross River State has once again recorded a major public health milestone the following the successful treatment and discharge of the state’s only confirmed case. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk , disclosed that the lone case was confirmed on April 16, 2026, by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) isolation centre. According to him, the State Government swiftly activated its public health emergency response mechanisms, including the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), to contain the situation and prevent further spread. Dr. Ayuk explained that the response, carried out in close collaboration with key partners such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the NCDC, involved comprehensive contact tracing , line-listing of exposed persons, clinical monitoring, as well as sample collection and testing. He noted that all identified contacts were closely followed up, and none develo...
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Engr. Dr. Jerome Egbe, KSM Condoles UNICROSS Community, Condemns Attack on General Hospital After Fatal Auto Crash

  The Office of the Special Adviser on Public Utilities to the Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency Prince Sen. (Apostle) Bassey Edet Otu, led by Engr. Dr. Jerome Egbe, KSM, has condoled with the management of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), the Students’ Union Government, and Nigerian students at large over the tragic auto crash that claimed the lives of three students and one staff member. Engr.  Egbe,  also condemned the destruction of public property following the incident, particularly the attack on the General Hospital in Mary Slessor, Calabar, describing the action as unfortunate and unacceptable. Speaking during an on-the-spot assessment of the level of destruction at the hospital alongside the Honourable Commissioner for Health, the Special Adviser expressed disappointment over the attack on a public health facility meant to serve the people. According to him, while the anger and frustration of the students were understandable, such actio...
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Group Procures APC Nomination Form for Cross River Lawmaker, Commends Constituency-Focused Representation

  A sociopolitical group, The People’s Mandate Group, has purchased the All Progressives Congress (APC) expression of interest and nomination forms for Hon. (Obol) Cyril James Omini, member representing Yakurr I State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, citing his proactive and people-oriented representation of the constituency over the past three years. Speaking on behalf of the group during the presentation of the forms to Hon. Omini at his residence in Ugep on Saturday, Mr. Odum Odum Sunday said the gesture was a reflection of the group’s confidence in the lawmaker’s leadership. According to the group, the decision to purchase the forms was informed by Hon. Omini’s performance, accessibility, and commitment to the welfare and development of the constituency, as well as its desire to see him continue his legislative duties under the platform of the APC in the interest of the people of Yakurr I and the state at large. Odum noted that Hon. Omini has distinguish...
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