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The Rape and Plunder of Cross River Waterboard Land: “That is the way that the cookie crumbles”

  “That's the way the cookie crumbles,” is an idiom used to accept an unfortunate or disappointing situation that cannot be changed. The phrase and its attendant and underlying philosophy means that things don't always go as planned, and one simply has to accept the outcome and move on.  I am writing, not to analyze, condemn or justify the indecent and vulgar misappropriation of WaterBoard land and property, but to shed more light on this festering sore that seeks to affect and infect us all. Before the immediate past administration embarked on the shameful act of usurping Cross River State for selfish and personal aggrandizement, all those concerned were forewarned and advised properly. But they were too adamant and ensconced in personal and tribal frolicking to care or give a hoot. That is why we are where we are. When former Governor Clement Ebri approved the allocation of a small portion (the fringe) of the Land in WaterBoard land in 1992, it was for the private residen...
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Asphalting of Stadium Road in Ogoja LGA Commences

  The Cross River State Government, under the leadership of Governor Bassey Edet Otu, has commenced the asphalting of Stadium Road in Igoli, Ogoja Local Government Area. This project is another demonstration of the administration's commitment to providing quality road infrastructure and improving the lives of the people. Special thanks to the Cross River State Ministry of Works, led by Hon. Ankpo Pius Edet, for its dedication and commitment to delivering quality and lasting infrastructures in the state
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President Tinubu to UN Member States: Include UN Charter Preamble in Your Constitutions

  President Bola Tinubu has called on member states of the United Nations to incorporate the Preamble to the UN Charter into their national constitutions, saying the move would reinforce global peace, justice, human dignity and international cooperation. Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim, made this known on Monday during an informal meeting of the UN General Assembly at the UN Headquarters in New York ahead of President Tinubu's participation in the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly scheduled for September. Ambassador Ibrahim, who also chairs the Budget and Appropriation Committee (Fifth Committee) of the UN General Assembly, said the President believes that adopting the UN Charter Preamble in national constitutions would strengthen the shared values on which the United Nations was founded. In a statement signed by his media office in New York, Ibrahim said, "President Bola Tinubu believes that incorporating the Preamble to t...
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Surefoot International School Graduates Class of 2026, Celebrates 18 Years of Raising Global Leaders Through Academic Excellence

  Surefoot International School (SIS), Calabar , has celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2026, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, innovation and character formation. Founded in 2008, Surefoot International School is an inclusive day and boarding international school built on strong Christian values, with a vision to nurture young people who are equipped to transform their communities and make meaningful contributions to Nigeria , Africa and the wider world. For the past 18 years, the school has distinguished itself as a centre of excellence, delivering a unique blend of the British and Nigerian curricula while consistently producing exceptional academic results.  SIS has maintained a 100 per cent success rate in both the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), reflecting its unwavering commitment to world-class educat...
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Senator Eteng Williams Commiserates with APC National Secretary Over Mother’s Passing

  Senator representing Cross River Central Senatorial District , Senator Eteng Jonah Williams , has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the mother of the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress ( APC ), Dr. Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru , describing the loss as heartbreaking and painful. In a condolence message made available to journalists, Senator Williams said he received the news of the demise of Dr. Basiru’s mother with “a very heavy heart and a profound sense of shock.” The lawmaker noted that the death of a mother remains one of life’s most painful experiences, irrespective of age, stressing that no words can adequately soothe the grief that accompanies such an irreplaceable loss. “The departure of a mother, no matter how long she was spared to walk this earth with us, is a deeply visceral and irreplaceable loss that shakes the very foundation of a home,” Williams stated. He encouraged the APC National Secretary to draw strength and consolation from the exempl...
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Sports Is Nigeria's Greatest Weapon Against Drug Abuse – Orok Duke

  CALABAR, – Prominent sports administrator and Chairman of Canaan Table Tennis Club , Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke , has identified sports as Nigeria's most potent weapon in the fight against drug abuse, urging governments, corporate organisations, and community leaders to invest more in youth-focused sporting programmes as a strategy for preventing substance abuse. Speaking in a statement to mark the 2026 International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking , Duke who represents Cross River State in the Niger Delta Development Commission , said meaningful engagement through sports provides young people with purpose, discipline, and opportunities that reduce their vulnerability to drug abuse and other social vices. According to him, the battle against drug abuse cannot be won through law enforcement alone but requires sustained investments in youth development, education, mentorship, and recreational activities. "Sports is Nigeria's greatest weapon against drug abuse....
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Politics, Sports, and Power: Orok Duke’s Dual Role in C'River Table Tennis Ecosystem

  In Cross River State's sporting world, table tennis is not just seen as a sport played in school halls and community centres. It has become a structure of influence, development, as one of the few sports tha brings laurels and glory to the state. Having produced renowned stars keep representing the state and nation at  both national and  international  platforms. At the centre of this structure is Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke, a figure whose presence in the game goes far beyond administrative titles or ceremonial appearances. For many years, Duke has been closely associated with the Canaan Table Tennis Club in Calabar, in fact he founded the club and has funded it since inception. The club is widely recognised for producing some of the state’s most consistent athletes. Through that platform, Cross River has built a reputation for competitiveness in national, regional championships and even international events with players emerging to represent Nigeria at higher levels. ...
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