In 2018, Koko Dan, an indigenous expert, encountered unexpected challenges in his quest to secure a 6 Billion Naira job overseeing the management of surveillance drones. The bid, which required high-level recommendations from two Generals, a financial commitment of one million US dollars, and a 10-minute drone flying test, proved to be a complex process. Dan, who met all the stringent requirements and got shortlisted, received initial support from prominent figures like Abba Kyari and Babagana Kingibe. The latter were pleased that an indigenous candidate possessed the necessary expertise for…
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Accolades As Princess Barbara Agoye Celebrates Birthday With Family and Friends
Family members, friends and National Assembly colleagues have extended their felicitations to Princess Barbara Agoye Legislative Aide (1) to Honorable Peter Akpanke , representing Obanliku/Bekwarra/ Obudu Federal Constituency, as she marks her birthday in grand style at the Connoisseur, Abuja. The well-wishers, comprising members of the National Assembly Legislative Aides Forum (NASSLAF), Friends of Princess Barbara (FOPA) and many others in a birthday message, described her as a woman of substance, courage and great repute. They also described Princess Barbara as a woman of candour and charisma. As the sun…
Read MoreNotable Cross River-born Politicians, Now Certified Prophets
By Ebriku John Friday Notable Cross River State born politicians and reputable leaders, Hon Jude Ogbeche Ngaji former member of the House of Representatives representing Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency anf Mr Omaga Victor Odo former Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) – Cross River State are now certified Prophets in the Christian faith. The duo, who graduated today, Sunday, February 18, 2024 from The School of Prophets, Faith Hill Prophetic Assembly, Abuja, are set to contribute their quota to the work of the Gospel of Christ through preaching, teaching and…
Read MoreThe Faceless Sprawl Of The Northern Cross River Reconciliation Movement
By Precious Akawu The ignoble feelings of intense jealousy of guileful politicians has instantaneously metermorphosed into a sleazy Northern Cross River Reconciliation Movement. This is unsurprising, although a poorly orchestrated campaign of calumny. The sordid publication by the faceless group aiming at an unwarranted attack on our indefatigable APC State Chairman Barr. Alphonsus Ogar Eba Esq, JP, will not only fail but also will not fill the bill. The mortifying and villainous plots of many acclaimed stakeholders of our party in Cross River North during the just concluded 2024 rerun…
Read MoreRivers PFN Mobilises Members For Kumuyi’s Crusade
By Ebriku John Friday The Rivers State chapter of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, has committed itself to massive mobilisation of members and other people to attend the February edition of the Global Crusade with Kumuyi, GCK. The February edition of GCK with the theme ‘Prevailing Prayers’ is holding in the Rivers State capital, Port-Harcourt from 22nd to 27th February, 2024. Speaking after a minister’s conference held as part of preparation for the event, the Financial Secretary of Rivers PFN, Pastor (Dr.) Stanley Eshiemogie explained why Rivers PFN is…
Read MoreC’River APC Felicitates TheLeaderng Publisher, Friday @45
….as students’ body showers encomium on celebrant’s commitment The leadership of Cross River State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, led by the State Chairman, Alphonsus Eba Esq, JP, and the State Executive Committee members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Cross River State extend felicitated with Mr John Ebriku Friday as he clocked 45 years on February 16, 2024. Eba in a congratulatory message signed by the Acting State Publicity Secretary, APC Cross River State, Hon. Emmanuel Edem Inyang, described Friday as a quintessential gentleman who had paved…
Read MoreLawyers Are Not Traders, The Legal Practitioners Act Is The Only Authority That Allows Practice of Law In Nigeria.
-Dr. OluKayode Ajulo, OON, SAN, FCIArb. UK The purported signing of the Enhanced Trade Investment Partnership (ETIP) Agreement between the Nigerian and United Kingdom governments has garnered significant media attention. This agreement aims to foster collaboration in various sectors, including finance, trade barriers, healthcare, investment, customs and trade facilitation, agriculture, intellectual property, creative industry, and legal services. Speculations have arisen regarding provisions that may permit UK lawyers to engage in legal practice within Nigeria. The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has strongly criticized the provision allowing UK lawyers to practice in…
Read MoreGroup Blasts NASS Committee Over Alleged Plans To Delegate Navy’s Constitutional Role To Non-State Actors, Ex-militants
The Africa Peace and Security Watch Initiative (APSWI) has slammed the National Assembly over its alleged plans to involve non-state actors in the policing of the country’s blue waters and deep sea. In a statement signed by its Country Director, Professor Opeyemi Ola, the group in strong terms condemned the move which could potentially see ex-militants secure the nation’s economic assets in the oil and gas sector. Opeyemi specifically faulted the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Upstream for even contemplating initiating legal frameworks to break the monopoly of the Nigerian Navy. He said…
Read MoreChieftaincy Law: Group raises alarm over plan by disgruntled elements to cause chaos in Kano
The Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER) has raised an alarm over a purported plan to tinker with the local government and chieftaincy affairs law in Kano State to favour the deposed Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi. The Centre, at a press conference on Wednesday, also alleged that some elements are taking illegal means to reverse this law not minding the consequences for the stability of the state. In his address, the executive director Dr. Amodu Ben said some members of the state assembly are being induced and coerced…
Read MoreDiversion of Security votes, Dissolution Of LGC responsible for insecurity in Benue state -Benue NASS Caucus alleges
Saminu Ibrahim The Benue state National Assembly Caucus has said the unlawful dissolution of local government councils, alleged embezzlement of security votes is responsible for increasing insecurity situation in Benue state. Rising from a meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, the caucus accused governor Alia Hycinth of diverting N3billion security votes from monthly allocation of the state. The caucus bemoaned that if the alleged diversion of security votes is unchecked the insecurity in the state will continue to deteriorate. Briefing newsmen shortly after the meeting, convener of the meeting and the…
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