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The Cross River State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Honourable Pius Edet Ankpo conducts an inspection of the Boki East-West Road. The administration of His Excellency, Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu, remains committed to fostering infrastructural development in Cross River State, with the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure intensifying quality assurance efforts on the 17-kilometer Boki East-West Road project. The objective of conducting an on-site inspection is to review work progress and ensure compliance to the ministry’s approved standards and specifications. While speaking to newsmen During the inspection, Hon. Ankpo Pius Edet reinforced the dedication to providing high-quality, enduring infrastructure statewide, under Sen. Bassey Edet Otu's administration. He assured the residents that the government will uphold its quality standards as it continues to deliver democratic dividends to the people of the state. The inspection, which took place on July 5, 2026, was con...

  In sports, trophies tell only part of the story. Behind every champion is often a mentor who identified potential long before the applause began. For many young table tennis players from Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Chief Orok Otu Duke PhD , the representative of Cross River State on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has become one of those defining figures For years, Duke has invested in grassroots table tennis , providing opportunities, encouragement, and support for young athletes whose dreams once seemed distant. Through the Calabar table tennis community and the Canaan Queens Table Tennis Club , he has consistently backed players who have gone on to represent Cross River State and Nigeria on national and international stages. Among those whose careers have flourished are: Offiong Edem ,Janet Effiom , Cecilia Otu , Affiong Agbor, Hope Udoaka , Vivian Oku, and Fatimo Bello ., among others. While each athlete has followed a unique path, they share a com...

  The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Prof. Francisca Bassey, on Friday, July 3, 2026, led the University's Monthly Prayer and Praise Session, offering heartfelt prayers for students, parents, staff and the continued progress of the institution. The prayer gathering, held at the Conference Room of the Vice Chancellor's Office, focused on peace, progress and divine intervention. Central to the session was the Vice Chancellor's fervent prayer for the speedy resolution of the ongoing academic staff strike, as she reaffirmed the University's unwavering commitment to the welfare and future of its students. The Guest Minister, Pastor Ayang Umoren of God Wonders Service, delivered a sermon titled "The Unscripted Life," drawing his text from Proverbs 3:5: "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding." In his message, Pastor Umoren described the unscripted life as one guided not by human...

  The Deputy Governor of Cross River State , Rt. Hon. Peter Odey , on Saturday inspected the newly constructed Stadium Road in Ogoja Local Government Area as part of the state government's commitment to ensuring quality infrastructure delivery. Odey, who was accompanied by the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure , Hon. Dr. Pius Ankpo Edet , assessed the completed road project aimed at improving connectivity and boosting socio-economic activities in the area. The inspection, according to government officials, forms part of the administration's routine monitoring of ongoing and completed infrastructure projects across the state to ensure they meet the expected standards and deliver value to residents. The exercise attracted political leaders, government officials, community stakeholders and other dignitaries from different parts of the state, who commended the administration for its sustained investment in road infrastructure and other critical development projects. ...

  The Feed a Hungry Child with Briana Foundation (FAHCWB) paid a follow-up visit to Bebuabong Community Primary School in Obudu, Cross River State, on July 2nd, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to the community’s children. More than 100 pupils received notebooks, reasoning textbooks, and socks during the outreach. Beyond the material support, foundation members spent time with the pupils discussing three core values; ambition, confidence, and kindness, that the organization hopes will stay with them throughout their lives. The team also met with the school’s management to assess progress made since their last visit and to plan ways to expand their impact in the community moving forward. Speaking in a statement issued after the outreach, Barr. Briana Akpagu, founder of FAHCWB, described the visit as part of a larger commitment rather than an isolated effort. She said that,  “For us, this isn’t a one-time gesture. It’s a relationship we’re building, one visit at a time. FAHCWB...

  For connecting all the senatorial districts of Bayelsa State to Yenagoa, the state capital, the South South Development Commission, SSDC, is excited with the state governor, Senator Douye Diri. This was the position of the commission’s managing director, and Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Usoro Akpabio, during a visit to Diri in Yenagoa. At the visit, she said the mandate of the commission was central to the region’s economic, environmental and developmental aspirations. Saying that Diri’s decision to undertake ambitious road projects aimed at linking all parts of the state, Akpabio said the effort was in line with the dreams of the president in endorsing the birth of the commission. ‎She said the SSDC was established to serve as a catalyst for regional transformation by aligning federal development frameworks with state parities and supporting initiatives that improve the lives and livelihood of the people. ‎”The commission is founded on partnership and collaboration. We are here...