By Ebriku John Friday President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has advised journalists to take proper care of their health needs while pursuing their reportorial duties. Akpabio gave the advice Tuesday when he paid a condolence visit on the Senate Press Corps following the death of their member, Alhaji Tijani Adeyemi of Tribune Newspapers who died last week. Recall that another member of the Corps, Hon. Henry Umoru of Vanguard Newspaper’s had also lost his wife and mother two weeks ago. Represented by his Special Adviser on Media and…
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Hon O’Ben-Etchi Asked To Take A Bow As C’River Assembly Confirms Him Chairman Of Forestry Commission
….Members of assembly eulogize him, say he is square peg in square hole The nominee of the Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu for the position of Chairman/CEO, Cross River State Forestry Commission, Rt. Hon. George O’Ben-Etchi was successfully screened and confirmed by the Cross River State House of Assembly recently. The Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem sitting as Chairman of the committee of whole proposed after his curriculum vitae had been read on the floor of the house that Rt. Hon. George…
Read MoreSenate President Seeks More Nigeria, US Collaboration For Capacity Building
By Ebriku John Friday The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has called for more and better collaboration between Nigeria and the United States particularly in the area of capacity building for the legislators across Nigeria. He made the call in Abuja on Tuesday while playing host to a delegation led by the Charge D’ Affaires for the US Embassy in Nigeria, David Greene. Akpabio said the 10th Senate would be looking forward to much more and better collaboration particularly with the US Congress and the Democratic Institute in the…
Read MoreNCPC Boss Congratulates 5th Batch Of Christian Pilgrims For Successful Pilgrimage Exercise
By Ebriku John Friday The Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev Dr Yakubu Pam has congratulated the fifth batch of Christian Pilgrims who arrived Nigeria safely after their successful Pilgrimage exercise in Israel and Jordan. The pilgrims who are mainly the first batch of Lagos contingents landed safely at the Murtala Muhammed International airport, Ikeja ,Lagos at exactly 12 :50 am local time today, 10th October, 2023. In the words of the NCPC boss,,” I am very excited to know that our fifth batch of pilgrims returned safely to…
Read MoreGood Governance: APC Chieftains, Bravo Oluohu Praises Cross River Governor Bassey Otu
A Chieftain of All Progressives Congress, APC in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Hon. Gabriel Bravo Oluohu, has commended Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu for his remarkable performance as the state chief executive. Oluohu, a former Director of Organisation and Mobilisation of Senator Abdullahi Adamu for 2022 National Chairman Campaign Organisation made this known to newsmen in Abuja today following his assessment of the Governor’s first 100 days in office. He said that through his “People First” mantra the Governor has recorded unprecedented achievements within his first 100…
Read MoreSantuscom Agro Investment Group Partners Cross River Govt On Food Security
By Ebriku John Friday In line with Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu-led administration’s Project Grow, the management of Santuscom Agro Investment Group, owners of Ogoja Rice brand (vitaminised & 100% stone free) and Ogoja Palm Oil, has concluded plans to partner with the state’s Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Development on food production and food security. The Managing Director/CEO of SANTUSCOM AGRO Investment Group, Chief Ofana Paul Santus, who visited Cross River State Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development, Hon. Johnson Andiambey Ebokpo in his Office, briefed the commissioner,…
Read MoreKyari: When Competence Meets Courage
By William Ochonu When competence meets courage, momentous occasions can unfold. Individuals with these characteristics are not hesitant to take chances, and they are not afraid to fail. They are also not afraid to stand up for what they believe in, even when it is unpopular. It’s because courage is the linchpin of character. A man of such competence and courage is Mele Kolo Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited(NNPCL). A man who has had a profound influence on the National Oil Company…
Read MoreAsiwaju 100 Days in Office And Keyamo’s Touch
By Williams Ochonu Beyond the unprecedented expectations most Nigerians had on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet members, the aviation sector in no time came as a noticeable shooting star to behold. The marvel on every lips became short of their thoughts, leaving them in awe of what was yet to come. The ascension of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the seat of Presidency in Nigeria has truly created an atmosphere of renewed hope, most especially, in the aviation sector. Just in his 100 days in office, the appointment of Festus…
Read MoreTribute to Speaker Tajudeen Abass at 58.
By Philip Agbese In the realm of legends, where time intertwines with valor and courage, there exists a sacred memory reserved for the great leaders. These indomitable souls, with hearts of fire and spirits of steel, transcend the mortal plane to etch their names upon the annals of history. Their leadership decisions become the embodiment of our collective aspirations, inspiring us to dream, to strive, and to believe in the extraordinary power that lies within each of us. A man of such noble personality is Speaker Tajudeen Abass who is…
Read MoreNCPC Boss Rev Pam Congratulates Nigeria At 63
By Ebriku John Friday The Executive Secretary Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev Dr Yakubu Pam has congratulated Nigeria on her 63rd independence anniversary. He said though Nigeria is still not there yet, but there is high hope for the future. This was contained in a release signed by Mr Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head Media and Public Relations and made available to journalists today. He affirmed that the future of Nigeria is bright , but all Nigerians must work together to make this happen. He congratulated President Bola TInubu…
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