Amidst the prevailing hardship and austerity facing our nation and journalists alike, the Chairperson of the House of Representatives Press Corps, Comrade Grace Ike has offered a message of hope and resilience. She urged journalists not to lose faith, assuring them that brighter days are on the horizon. In her message on the significance of Easter to journalists, Ike who is also the Vice Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel FCT NUJ, extended warm greetings to journalists in Abuja and beyond. She emphasized Easter as a time symbolizing renewal, hope, and…
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EASTER: Eba Preaches Forgiveness, Love, Peace, Sacrifice
By Ebriku John Friday The Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Cross River State, Alphonsus Ogar Eba Esq, JP, has called on Nigerians, especially Cross Riverians to forgive one another and show love to all like Christ did. In a goodwill message to mark this year’s Easter celebrations by Christians worldwide, the Chairman advised Nigerians to eschew bitterness and divisive vices and embrace the virtues of Jesus Christ exemplified in his love, forgiveness and sacrifice to return the state and country to the path of glory. “As Christians…
Read MoreInternational Community, Partners Proud of NASS – Reps Deputy Spokesman
The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, says the country’s legislative arm is now the toast of the international community and development partners around the world. Agbese said the House’s focus on transparency, citizen participation, and accountability has made other nations stand up and take notice. The Ado/ Okpokwu/ Ogbadibo Federal Constituency member spoke to reporters on arriving in Nigeria from South Africa after the recently concluded Extraordinary Session of the Pan-African Parliament. Assessing the impact of the Rt Hon Tajudeen Abbas-led leadership, the lawmaker said…
Read MoreOndo APC Guber Ticket; Aiyedatiwa as the Path to Sustainable Growth
….….Olufemi Lawson As the April 2024 Governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State draws near, the spotlight is firmly fixed on Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the hope for sustainable development in the state. His recent assumption of office, merely four months ago, has already begun to redefine governance in Ondo State, promising a future brimming with prosperity and progress. Governor Aiyedatiwa’s candidacy represents not just a political choice but a strategic decision for the APC and the people of Ondo State. If given the backing of…
Read MoreCommissioner for Justice Clarifies Misrepresentation and Calls for Integrity in Political Discourse
When I convened my inaugural meeting with the lawyers at the Ministry of Justice after my inauguration, I passionately discussed numerous visionary ideas, including a reformative agenda to propel the ministry forward. One of the proposals I ardently advocated for was the mandatory court appearance of all lawyers who have been called to the bar, regardless of their department. It came to my attention that while all lawyers in the ministry received an allowance for their legal robes, only those in the Department of Civil Litigation and the Department of…
Read MoreTHE 8 POINT REFORMATIVE AGENDA OF THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND COMMISSIONER FOR JUSTICE
In view of the functions of the office of the Attorney General of a State donated by sections 195 and 211 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999) as amended, together with all the stakeholders, we shall work within an 8-point performative agenda to recalibrate the law and Justice sector in Ondo State for a renewed hope and in line with the mission and vision of His Excellency, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa. These agenda will inform the objectives and strategies the office of the Honourable Attorney General…
Read MoreNGF Inaugurates Technical Working Group To Advance Girl Child Education In Nigeria
In a bid to bolster efforts towards improving access to quality education for girls in Nigeria, the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) has inaugurated a Technical Working Group (TWG) dedicated to girl child education. The initiative, spearheaded by Sen. Dr. Stephen Odey, Cross River State Commissioner for Education, aims to address the persistent challenges hindering girls’ education across the nation. Sen. Stephen Odey, who was appointed as the Chairman of the Technical Working Group, emphasized the role the group would play in driving advocacy efforts and raising awareness to promote girl…
Read MoreBIRTHDAY: Grace Ike Tasks Philanthropists, Others On Support For Vulnerable Groups
…urges orphans to nurture hope, belief in personal dreams Ebriku John Friday The Vice Chairman, FCT Correspondents’ Chapel, Comrade Grace Nwakaego Ike on Sunday urged thousands of Orphans and other vulnerable groups across Nigeria on the need to nurture hope and belief in their dreams and set goals. Comrade Ike who gave the charge while delivering her Birthday speech at Abuja Orphanage located in Karu area of Nasarawa State, also beckoned on spirited Individuals and Philanthropists to support and empower the underserved groups across the country. She said: “Today, as…
Read MoreSen Odey Unveils New Book, Bags Second PhD
Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Senator Stephen Odey Ph D, has unveiled his new book titled, “OIL AND GAS: Pollution Abatement and Control Legislation in Nigeria”. The book launch was Chaired by Prof Enang Udah, who serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Calabar. The unveiling which took place in Calabar, the Cross River State capital city on Saturday, attracted notable personalities including his dear wife Mrs. Monica Odey, the State Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC Cross River State,…
Read MoreTension In UNICROSS Over Plot To Remove VC
There is tension in the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) as some members of the governing council of the institution are clamouring for the removal of the vice chancellor of the institution, Professor Austine Angba. These group of people are currently pressing home their demand but some stakeholders in the education sector have faulted them that have no power and right to demand for the suspension or sack of a sitting vice chancellor with sterling achievements and performance index. Sources at the citadel maintained that the ongoing onslaught has…
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