By Ebriku John Friday The Member representing Obanliku/Bekwarra/Obudu Federal Constituency of Cross River State, Hon Peter Akpanke, assured that his performance of 100 days in office is a prelude to greater service and effective representation of his people. Hon Akpanke also said he is not elected for self-aggrandizement but to ensure he changes the narrative in his constituency by meeting the yearnings, aspirations and expectations of his people who graciously and confidently gave him their mandate via the ballot box. He also said despite the challenges he has been able…
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NASS Polls: Group holds protest, alerts CJN, NJC over plot to compromise Appeal Court
The South-East Pro-Democracy Advocacy Group (SPAG), Wednesday, held a rally at the office of the Chief Justice of Nigeria over an alleged plot to compromise the Appeal Court. The group said some powerful and desperate individuals from the Southeast are on a a vicious mission to truncate the will of the people in Imo and Abia States respectively. In a statement co-signed by Comrade Emeka James Okosisi and Mazi Jideoffor Agwurumbaike, President and Secretary respectively, Governor Hope Uzodinma, and Minister of State Labour Nkiruka Onyejocha were fingered at the center…
Read MoreCoalition Commends CDS Musa Over Maiden JTF Commanders’ Conference
The Coalition Against Separatism, Banditry, and Terrorism (CASBAT) has described the recently concluded Joint Task Force Commanders Conference as potentially the turning point in the fight against terrorists, bandits, and other criminals. CASBAT’s Country Representative, Dr. Abidemi Moses, commended the Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa for the innovation, describing it as the much-needed catalyst to drive the military to success. In a statement on Tuesday, Dr Moses said Gen Musa has continued to introduce remarkable reforms and strategies to further enhance the operations of the military. He noted that…
Read MorePeace Building: Rev Pam Fadan Kamantan
Just recently, on 14th September, 2023 to be precise, Rev. Yakubu Pam, the third Substantive Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC, who is also the Chairman of the Christian Association Of Nigeria, CAN 19 Northern States and FCT as well as the founder and Chairman of the Southern Kaduna Peace Joint Committee, SKPJC, visited Fadan Kamantan, in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State on a Peace building mission over the attack on St. Raphael Catholic Church by bandits. It would be recalled that on the…
Read MoreNorthern Christian hails Tinubu’s tribunal victory, appointment of Christians as SGF, CDS
No fewer than 10,000 Christians drawn across the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory on Monday held a solidarity walk to congratulate President Bola Tinubu for his victory at the tribunal and inclusive government. Under the aegis of the All Christian Youths in Northern Nigeria (ACYNN), the group applauded the President for including Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, Chief of Defense Staff General Christopher Musa, and other Christians in his government. In a letter co-signed by its national president, Dominic Alancha and four others,…
Read MoreDon’t Make Edo State Ungovernable – Akerele Cautions Obaseki/Shaibu
A development economist and former chief of staff in edo state, Mr Taiwo Akerele has issued a stern warning to the Governor and Deputy Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and Mr. Philip Shaibu, respectively, Mr Akerele in a statement made available to newsmen at the sidelines of the UNGA78 in New York, he called on them to halt their interpersonal squabble and focus on governing the state in the best interest of its citizens. With recent political tensions escalating within the state, Mr. Akerele, a chieftain of the…
Read MoreJimi Benson – Where Humility Meets Representation
By Okanga Agila In examining a complex world of politics and national defence, it is discovered that leaders who embody humility, dedication, and effective representation are a rare find. These individuals seamlessly blend capacity, intellect, and excellence. Jimi Benson, the current Chairman of the House Committee on Defence, is one such exceptional figure who has consistently proven himself as a stabilizing force for the nation’s defence. With a career marked by unwavering commitment, visionary leadership, and a deep sense of humility, Jimi Benson has earned his place as a respected…
Read MoreGroup raises alarm over El-Rufai’s backdoor tactics to join Tinubu’s cabinet
…says former Governor out to persecute Christians The Civil Rights Movement in Nigeria (CRMN) has accused Mallam Nasir El-Rufai of a plot to join President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet through the backdoor. Describing the former governor as an evil genius, the group said he is out to continue the persecution of Christians in the country. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, convener Okwa Daniel said El-Rufai is using his supposed academic pursuit as a smokescreen to further his evil agenda against Nigeria. Daniel recalled how the former Minister “triggered the…
Read MoreGroup raises alarm over El-Rufai’s backdoor tactics to join Tinubu’s cabinet
…says former Governor out to persecute Christians The Civil Rights Movement in Nigeria (CRMN) has accused Mallam Nasir El-Rufai of a plot to join President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet through the backdoor. Describing the former governor as an evil genius, the group said he is out to continue the persecution of Christians in the country. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, convener Okwa Daniel said El-Rufai is using his supposed academic pursuit as a smokescreen to further his evil agenda against Nigeria. Daniel recalled how the former Minister “triggered the…
Read MoreAlphonsus Ogar Eba And His Iconic Political Ideology As Cross River Distinguished Politician
Public office has never been effectively run as it is today under Alphonsus Ogar Eba’s watch as the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Cross River State. Besides his ability to recreate the office, Eba through his magnanimity has been able to unite members of the APC in the state through his political philosophy of “Plug”, which stands for Peace, Love, Unity and Growth. Alphonsus Ogar Eba Esq is a bundle of humility. Indeed, it is one of those qualities that marked him out from the rest. He is…
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