Forty Civil Society Organisations under the auspices of the Civil Society Committee Against Corruption in Nigeria (CSCACN) has given a vote of confidence to the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr. Zacch Adedeji, for his exceptional leadership and achievements in revenue collection, tax administration, and contribution to national development. At a press conference in Abuja, on Monday the CSCACN apologized for a previous petition that had accused Mr. Adedeji of wrongdoing, stating that the allegations were based on inaccurate and misleading information. The CSCACN represented by Abdullah…
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Cross River SA Commends Gov Otu’s Development, Security Initiatives
The Special Adviser on Security Operations and Surveillance to the Cross River State Governor, Mr Austin Wonor Ibu has commended Governor Bassey Otu for his proactive approach to development, particularly in infrastructure projects and security. Wonor praised Governor Otu for fulfilling his campaign promises and advancing his People First Mantra, urban renewal agenda, peace and security which even critics can’t fault. He lauded Governor Otu’s performance in improving security and executing developmental projects in the State, urging continued support for his administration to ensure the delivery of more dividends of…
Read MoreBlue Stone Gas And Power Ltd Signs Mou With Cross River Govt To Generate 20 Megawatt Power
…deploy CNG infrastructure across the state Blue Stone Gas and Power Ltd, a leading gas and power company in Nigeria has signed Memoranda of Understanding with the Cross River State Government for the Generation of 20 Megawatts power and deployment of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure across the State. The Memoranda of Understanding was signed on Thursday 27th June, 2024 at the Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy, Calabar. Present at the signing of the MOUs were the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy, Prince Eka Williams, the…
Read MoreGroup March On Benin Republic Embassy, Seek Release Of Nigerian Cleric, Egbaji
A civil society group, Leadwell Africa Global Initiative in collaboration with the Nigeria Cleric Council of Bishops and Imams, have appealed to the President of Republic of Benin, Patrice Talon, to expedient action on the release of Nigerian Cleric, Pastor Benjamin Egbaji from prolonged detention in that country. The group in Thursday stormed the Embassy of the Republic of Benin in Abuja, where they called for presidential and diplomatic intervention by the Government of the Republic of Benin to set him free over his failing health. Convener of the group,…
Read MoreINEC IS TRYING ITS BEST; KOGI STATE IS NOT IGALA STATE
LADIES and gentlemen of the Press and all lovers of democracy. We are here today in solidarity with the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, which has become a target of unfair and wicked propaganda by politicians who are bad losers. INEC is doing its best within the political environment it operates in to deliver free, fair and credible elections in the country even if under extremely challenging conditions. You will recall that the Commission conducted governorship election last year in Kogi State. That election was won by the APC…
Read MoreFirm Signs MOU With UNICROSS On Training Of Automobile Technicians
A leading gas and power company in Nigeria, Blue Stone Gas and Power Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Cross River State for the institution to provide training for Members of Nigeria Automobile Technicians Association NATA and others on retrofitting of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) vehicle engines with Compressed Natural Gas ((CNG) kits in Cross River State. The event which took place on Tuesday 25th June, 2024 at the University of Cross River State, Calabar had the Acting Vice Chancellor…
Read MoreCholera Outbreak: Kumuyi Global Crusade Medical Mission Takes Free Outreach To FCT Communities
….over 9,000 patients benefit from interventions By Ebriku John Friday As cholera outbreak ravages parts of the country, killing about 40 persons, and many down with the disease, the Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK), Medical Mission swings into action and moved large consignments of drugs to communities in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, to tackle any possible outbreak of the deadly disease. This was disclosed by the GCK Medical Mission Lead, Dr Sam Onuoha, while speaking ahead of the June edition of the GCK holding from Thursday June 29-July 2,…
Read MoreAgain, Pastor Kumuyi Storms Abuja For Six-Day Global Crusade
…Urges Nigerians Not To Lose Hope The State Overseer of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Pastor Elijah Adebiyi, has urged Nigerians not to give in to despondency and despair, in view of the current harsh economic realities plaguing the country. Adebiyi who stated this on Sunday at a media briefing in Abuja, advised Nigerians not to lose hope but rather believe in God for miraculous interventions and solutions. The clergy expressed optimism that the present ugly situations would not remain the same in the country, “as…
Read MoreCrushing Lead for APC: Lucky Aiyedatiwa Dominates Ondo Gubernatorial Polls
As the electoral campaign begins in earnest for the gubernatorial election in Ondo State, a recent statewide poll on the 2024 general elections has shown the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, leading with 72% of survey respondents. This is followed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Agboola Ajayi, who secured 12% of the survey responses, while the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, Bamidele Akingboye, received 5%, and the Labour Party candidate received 3% of the survey respondents. The poll was conducted by…
Read MoreNANS COMMEND TINUBU FOR APPOINTING ACADEMICIANS, TECHNOCRATS AND RENOWNED POLITICIANS ON RECONSTITUTION OF TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS GOVERNING COUNCILS
National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has commended President Bola Tinubu for reconstituting tertiary institutions’ governing councils. The apex students body also expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for appointing Nigerians whom they described as ‘competent individuals’. NANS in a statement signed by it’s president, Comrade Pedro Chibuzor, said “Nigerian students are immensely grateful to President Tinubu for taking prompt action to appoint worthy academicians, technocrats, experienced politicians into the councils which they believe have the potentials to help fast-track the rapid development of Nigerian academic institutions. “We the Nigerian…
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