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UNICAL: Council Appoints Prof. Offiong Offiong As New VC

By Patrick Obia Amids permutations, controversies and tussle that has be clouded the Vice Chancellorship of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), the institution Council has approved the appointment of Professor Offiong Effanga Offiong as the new Vice Chancellor. Tension grew when the tenure of the outgoing VC – Prof. Florence Banku Obi drew near of

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AJFIAJ Masterclass: Journalists, Government Spokespersons Receive AI, Media Ethics Training In Cross River

By Kelvin Ololo And Favour Adinya To drive positive changes in the media landscape amid global technological advancements, the Agba Jalingo Foundation for Investigative and Accountability Journalism (AJFIAJ), has trained government media aides, press secretaries, and journalists on advancing their craft within the bounds of legal ethics in the state. The two-day masterclass began on

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Governor Otu Presents N780.6bn 2026 Budget Of ‘Inclusive Growth’

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, on Tuesday, presented a total budget outlay of ₦780.59 billion for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly, describing it as a “Budget of Inclusive Growth” designed to consolidate on the gains of his administration’s People First

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Cross River Government To Host WASH System For Health Stakeholders’ Meeting In Obubra

By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government, through the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWATSSA) and the Ministry of Water Resources, in collaboration with Self Help Africa (SHA), is set to convene a Stakeholders’ Meeting under the WASH System for Health (WS4H) Program on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the Obubra Local Government Council

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Betta Edu At 39: An Enigma Of Public Service, Transformational Impact, Compassionate Humanitarianism, And Global Leadership

She rose above the fray, delivering on the enormous mandate of providing succor to the poor and victims of humanitarian crises under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

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Nigerians Love Their Oppressors While Battling Psychological Defeat BY SONEYE LAS

Nigerians are seriously in love with their oppressors and battling psychological defeat. Many of them are defending these atrocities, hoping that one day they will benefit from it.

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HoS Condemn Allegations Against Governor Otu, Suspends Chief V.I.O And Ursula Agbor Indefinitely Without Pay

By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State Head of Service (HoS), Orok Bassey Okon Esq., has responded to reports circulating in the media concerning the Chief Vehicle Inspection Officer (V.I.O) Engr. Ojen Okoi Ayang and Ursula Onah Agbor of Cross River Broadcasting Corporation (CRBC). In a statement, Mr. Okon announced that both the officer and Ursula

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Ursula Agbor Denies Extorting VIO Boss, Accuses Him Of Sexual Harassment, Employment Racketeering

By Jonathan Ugbal Ursula Agbor has denied claims that she extorted 6.5 million Naira from the Chief Vehicle Inspection Officer in Cross River State, Mr. Ojen Okoi, accusing him of sexual harassment as well. She also says she assisted him navigate a PR disaster following his decision to “illegally employ” 50 persons of which 35

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