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  It has come to our attention that a previous report titled "Engr. Dr. Jerome Egbe KSM Alleges Assault by Rt. Hon. Alex Egbona at Abi Caucus Meeting," published by Detailings News, contained serious allegations against Rt. Hon. Alex Egbona, the Member representing Abi/Yakurr Federal Constituency. Upon further investigation and clarification, we have determined that the information provided in the initial report was misleading and inaccurate. We deeply regret any distress or reputational harm this may have caused to Rt. Hon. Alex Egbona and his family. Detailings News acknowledges that the report did not meet our usual standards of balanced reporting, as we were unable to verify the allegations at the time of publication. We offer our sincere apologies to Rt. Hon. Alex Egbona and his son, Amor Vincent Egbona, for the harm these false claims may have caused. We are committed to upholding journalistic integrity and will ensure stricter measures are taken to prevent such oversig...

  The Special Adviser to the Governor on Youth Mobilization, HY. Comr. Dan Obo, recently inaugurated the Youth Mobilization Volunteers across various wards in Yakurr and Obubra Local Government Areas.  The initiative aims to build a strong youth network in every LGA, tasked with championing the People's First Mandate across Cross River State. In his speech, Comr. Obo emphasized the importance of unity among youths to support government policies, noting that the administration of His Excellency Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu is youth-oriented, with ongoing programs aimed at elevating the status of young people across various sectors in the state. Leaders of the Youth Mobilization Volunteers in Yakurr and Obubra praised the initiative, calling it timely. They pledged their commitment to building a youth-driven community that promotes peace, development, and cooperation, while supporting the administration for its full eight-year tenure. The event was marked by goodwill messages and...

  Dear Rt. Hon. Alex Egbona, I want to sincerely apologize for any distress caused by our recent publication. The information we published was provided by Engr. Dr. Jerome Egbe KSM, and we believed it to be accurate at the time. However, I understand the importance of representing all sides fairly, and for that, I deeply regret any misunderstanding. Before publishing, I made several efforts to reach you to hear your side of the story, but unfortunately, those attempts were unsuccessful. I also contacted Mr. Tony Igiri, who assured me he would arrange a meeting with your son to ensure a balanced report. However, while awaiting this meeting, I received a letter from your lawyer, Mr. Prince Wekekayo Eteng Ekpe Esq., which expressed concerns about the publication. A similar letter was sent to Engr. Dr. Jerome Egbe, requesting a retraction and apology within 48 hours to avoid legal action. Please be assured that I remain fully committed to transparency and fairness in our reporting, and...

  The Executive and members of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) in the State led by the Chairman, His Youthfulness Obol Comr.Emmanuel Olayi, yesterday celebrated the 65th birthday of His Excellency Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, Governor of Cross River State with a launching of an Education support programme which commenced it's reach out with the pupil of St.Patrick primary school Adiabo Odukpani Local Government Area. The back to school project is an initiative of the Odukpani Local Government Chapter of NYCN ably led by Bassey Williams and with the full endorsement and support of the State Council. In his address at the school premises, the NYCN Local Government Co-ordinator of Odukpani, Comr. Bassey Williams who hosted his colleagues, applauded the state Chairman Comr. Olayi for restructuring and bringing refinement to the council which poses a better future for the youths of Cross River State. Said the Education support programme is meant to support the pupil and ...

  The Prince Otu Football Secondary School Tournament has commenced its Southern Senatorial District draws, following successful outings in the Northern and Central zones. At a briefing meeting, Special Adviser on Sports Development, Mr. Ekpenyong Ekanem, outlined the tournament's format: "The competition consists of two stages: Local Government Area (LGA) preliminaries and the zonal stage, where winners from each LGA will compete. We will also have matches for the best losers from the preliminaries." Participating schools include: - Calabar South (13 schools) - Calabar Municipal (26 schools) - Akpabuyo (8 schools) - Bakassi (6 schools) Commissioner for Sports, Hon. Agnes Atsu, emphasized talent identification and encouraged game masters to nurture young athletes. "We appreciate Senator Eteng Jones for his generous sponsorship and commitment to sports development," she said. The tournament aims to promote sports development and discover future stars in Cross Riv...

The Federal Commissioner representing Cross River State in the National Population Commission (NPC), Rt. Hon. Alex Ukam, has extended warm congratulations to Governor Bassey Otu on his 65th birthday, recognizing him as an iconic leader worthy of admiration and emulation.  In his goodwill message, Rt. Hon. Ukam highlighted this milestone not only as a personal achievement for the Governor but also as a moment of significance for all Cross Riverians. He commended the Governor’s remarkable accomplishments, which reflect his steadfast commitment to the state’s growth and development. "We are grateful to God Almighty for His guidance, wisdom, and protection that have shaped your leadership journey," the statement noted. Rt. Hon. Ukam also remarked on the Governor's amazing young appearance at 65, which continues to inspire admiration despite the demanding nature and busy schedules of his office. Additionally, he expressed appreciation for the Governor's support in the emer...

  The management of Hit FM, Calabar, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in its nation-building efforts. This pledge was made by the Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Patrick Ugbe, during a courtesy visit by the NYSC Cross River State Coordinator, Mrs. Oyenuga Mojisola Joke. Mr. Ugbe, who was a former Governing Board Chairman of the scheme in the state commended NYSC for its unwavering dedication to promoting national unity and integration through its programs. He highlighted the scheme's ability to bring together youths from diverse backgrounds, fostering a culture of understanding and cooperation. "We recognize the vital role NYSC plays in shaping the future of Nigeria," Mr. Ugbe stated. "As a media outlet, we are committed to supporting your initiatives and amplifying your impact." On her part, Mrs. Oyenuga expressed gratitude to Hit FM for its consistent support in covering NYSC events in the state. She emphasized t...