…Says President Tinubu breached EFCC Establishment Act 2004 A Civil Society Organization, Center for Democracy and Human Rights, CEDEHUR, Tuesday, protested over President Bola Tinubu’s flagrant breach of appointment of Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede and called on the Nigerian Senate not to confirm him. The protest attracted hundreds of Nigerians at the gate of the National Assembly, shut down activities and was led by the Secretary General, CEDEHUR, Adebayo Agorry. The protesters were seen carrying placards with different inscriptions, some read ‘Tribalism Kills A…
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Gov Otu’s Priority Palliative Is Affordable Housing For All Cross Riverians – Dr Beatrice Igwe
By Ebriku John Friday The Cross River State Commissioner for Housing, Dr Beatrice Igwe, has maintained that top priority palliative of the Governor of Cross River State, Sen Prince Bassey Otu, is affordable housing for Cross Riverians. Igwe said the palliative that remain the top priority under the Otu-led administration’s People First Agenda is to ensure the comfort of the people while speaking on behalf of the State Government at a two-day conference organised by Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria, REDAN, with the theme, ‘Enhancing Investment and Financing Investment…
Read MoreEBA: One Chairman, Two Years, Too Many Laurels
…two years of proactive, pragmatic and purposeful leadership The achievements of the Cross River State Chairman of the Ruling All Progressives congress, Alphonsus Ogar Eba Esq JP, in the last two years is one of the most enduring narratives of this political dispensation in Cross River State. From the very day Eba took over the reins of leadership on October 16, 2021 and showed the signs of performance, his detractors have been waiting for him to falter. They may have to wait for eternity as the make-up of Alphonsus Ogar…
Read MoreRt Hon Mike Etaba Inaugurates 21 Ward Coordinators In Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency To Facilitate His People Centred Representation
By Akpala Beatrice The need to constantly confer with the people at the grassroots and know the direction of their thoughts as well as their needs at all time, is a political imperative which everyone in leadership position must learn to imbibe as a matter of urgency. This philosophy must have informed the recent inauguration of 21 Ward Coordinators in Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency by Rt. Hon. Mike Etaba. The ceremony, vital and imperative in its outlook, was a remarkable way of eliciting the people’s views and coming to terms with…
Read MorePRINCESS OTANYA ODEY – A Rare Gem With Admirable Leadership Pedigree
By Okori Eric Princess Otanya Odey is well-known to many People in Yala and by extension, Cross River State but perhaps some of her qualities need to be highlighted for a better understanding of who this personality is. She is different things to different people but certain things that are not in question are her humility, approachability, compassion, respectfulness and generosity, which have distinguished her from many others in the political and circular spaces as well as personal relationship in Yala. Oftentimes, when she is at home in Yala, you…
Read MoreIMPEACHMENT: AJULO DEMANDS CEASEFIRE, URGES FOCUS ON RECONCILIATION IN ONDO
Ajulo Advocates Peace in Ondo State, Urges Stakeholders to Prioritize Reconciliation …says Ondo State can settle its challenges. Amid the ongoing political turmoil in Ondo State, the Chairman, Board of Trustees of Egalitarian Mission for Africa, EMA, Dr Kayode Ajulo, OON, a renowned jurist and international arbitrator, has called upon stakeholders and elders within the state to intervene and resolve the crisis. Ajulo firmly believes that Ondo State possesses the internal capacity to overcome its challenges, and he has urged these key stakeholders to establish a reconciliation committee for the…
Read MoreTinubu Grossly Violated EFCC Extant Laws Appointing Olukoyede Chairman – Group
…infractions of EFCC Extant Laws, call to anarchy By Ebriku John Friday A Civil Society Group, Center for Democracy and Human Rights, CEDEHUR, Friday, accused President Bola Tinubu, for grossly violating the Extant Laws of the Economic and Financial Commission, EFCC, by appointing Mr Ola Olukoyede as Chairman of the Commission on Thursday. The National Secretary, CEDEHUR, Adebayo Ogorry, pointed out that Tinubu failed to understand that the EFCC Extant laws remain sacrosanct and needed to be strictly adhered to before going ahead to appoint a chairman for the Commission.…
Read MoreN-POWER Outstanding 8 Months Debts To Be Paid Soon
…As Internal Audit, Investigations Lead to Fund Recovery Held By Consultant For Months The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation have recovered funds held by the Scheme’s Consultant for several months. The National Program Manager of N-Power, Mr Akindele made this known following a Friday Meeting held with Representatives of the N-Power Beneficiaries. “ …good news is that the funds have been recovered and you will be getting your money soon. Payment for N-Power Beneficiaries Batch C who have been owed for eight months will begin soon” he…
Read MoreGov Otu Is Committed To Sustainable Forest Management – Hon Dr O’Ben-Etchi
…Sustainable forest management key to our survival as a people, says Peter Jenkins By Ebriku John Friday The Chairman/CEO Cross River State Forestry Commission Rt. Hon. Dr. George O’ben-Etchi has said that the Governor of Cross River State Sen. Prince Bassey Otu is committed to achieving Sustainable Forest Management in the state which is the reason he was appointed. The Chairman/CEO of the commission made the statement in a meeting with the former Chairman of the Cross River State Anti-deforestation Task Force (ATF) / founder and co-director of Pandrillus, Peter…
Read MoreBREAKING: Tinubu Appoints New CEOs For SMEDAN, SON, CAC, 11 Others
By Ebriku John Friday President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Chief Executive Officers of several agencies and parastatals under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, including the Industrial Training Fund, Corporate Affairs Commission and Standards Organisation of Nigeria. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement on Friday. He said the appointments are in line with Tinubu’s resolve to base Nigeria’s economic revival on the foundation of trade expansion through small, medium and large-scale…
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