By Ebriku John Friday The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has pledged to work with military and para-military institutions to develop world-class athletes who can win international accolades for the country. Senator Enoh made this commitment, as contained in a statement by Diana-Mary Nsan SA Media to the Minister, while delivering a speech at the first edition of the Military and Para-Military Judo Championship in Abuja on the 14th of February. He expressed his regret that the fertile grounds which military and para-military institutions once provided for…
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CSO Writes Tinubu Over Alleged Diversion Of Arms Procurement Funds By Generals Akerejola, Adereti
…demands court-marshal, dismissal under Army law As high profile cases of corruption recently hit the polity, a nonprofit organization, Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency, CESJET, yesterday, disclosed of writing to President Bola Tinubu over alleged diversion of arms procurement funds by Major Generals Erema Akerejola and Adeyinka Adereti of the Nigerian Army respectively. The letter dated Wednesday 8th February 2024, addressed to President Bola Tinubu, and signed by the Executive Director, CESJET, Adebayo Lion Ogorry, pointed out that it became imperative for CESJET to draw the President’s attention…
Read MoreTinubu To Super Eagles: You Have Proved That Our Greatest Strength Lies In Our Diversity
By Ebriku John Friday President Bola Tinubu says the Super Eagles of Nigeria have demonstrated by their team spirit and discipline at the Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire that diversity is principally a source of strength. Speaking at a reception in honour of the players at the State House in Abuja, on Tuesday, the President commended the team for their exemplary display of unity, determination, and resilience on the field. He emphasized the pride Nigerians felt in the Super Eagles’ remarkable journey throughout the competition. ”It is a…
Read MoreTowering Profile Of Hon Oko Sunday Ebeku
BIRTH A native of Okuku Ipuole village, Okuku ward, Yala 1 State Constituency of Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State, Hon Oko Sunday Ebeku is of the family of Late Mr. and Mrs Ebeku Oko of Aigene, Okuku Ipuole. EDUCATION He had his Primary Education at St. Joseph’s Primary School, Okuku-Yala in Yala Local Government Area. Upon completion, he started his secondary education at the famous Mary Knoll College, Okuku Yala before proceeding to write his WAEC at Christ the Kings College, Adikpo, Benue State when he relocated…
Read MoreMary Knoll Alumni President, AIG Abang Admonishes Members On Dues Payment
Mary Knoll College Alumni Association (MKC–AA) has reminded its members on the importance of paying their dues on time. The President General of the association, AIG (Chief) John Bassey Abang, Fdc., Rtd,. made the call during his keynote address to members of the global body. According to him, members must stay on top of their finances and participate actively in projects to ensure the wellbeing of the association. He used the opportunity to call on all old boys/gilrs who are yet to key in, to do so as the train…
Read MoreAPC, PDP Share Spoils In Cross River Rerun Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the results in the early hours of Sunday in Cross River. The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) shared the spoils in the court-ordered rerun election in four local government areas (LGAs) in Cross River. Declaring the results in the early hours of Sunday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) noted that in the Akamkpa/Biase Federal Constituency rerun election, APC’s Emil Inyang secured the highest number of votes. Mr Inyang got 15,930 votes, defeating his closest opponent, Austin Aidam…
Read MoreGov Otu Seeks More EU Support For Cross River
By Ebriku John Friday Governor Bassey Otu has called on more EU support and interventions in Cross River State. The Governor made the call when he played host to Her Excellency, Ms. Samuela Isopi, Ambassador of the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS. Describing the visit as historic given that it is the first time in over a decade an EU delegation will be visiting the state, he commended the European Union for the collaboration and support especially in the areas of biodiversity and climate sustainability. According to Governor Otu,…
Read MoreBYE-ELECTION: Shun External Pressure, Hon Akpanke Tells Electorate
By Ebriku John Friday With less than 24 hours to the bye-election the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is set to conduct February 3, 2024, a Member Representing Obanliku/Obudu/Bekwarra Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon Peter Akpanke, Friday, called on the electorate in his constituency to shut external pressure before, during and after the election. In a message to the people personally signed by himself, which he pointed out that a delicate task is before them to elect a candidate of their choice. He said: “For my Obanliku people…
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