…Commend His Aggressive Skill Development The Director-General of the Teachers Continuous Training Institute (TCTI) Biase, Professor Taoheed Adedoja, has felicitated Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, on his first anniversary mark in office. In a congratulatory message, Professor Adedoja commended Governor Otu’s commitment to the development of the state, which has positively impacted the state, emphasising the crucial role of the governor in shaping the future of the state. Professor Taoheed Adedoja, a former Commissioner for Education in Oyo State, former Minister of Sports and Special Duties, congratulated Governor…
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Alleged Fake Legal Practitioner, Olakunle Oladimeji Faces Criminal Trial For Impersonation
An alleged fake legal practitioner, Mr. Olakunle Oladimeji Olawale, has been arrested for alleged impersonation in Abuja. Olawale who allegedly claimed to be a lawyer deceiving and defrauding unsuspecting members of the public allegedly used ‘Barrister’ as prefix to his name during an event in Abuja, which called for suspension, investigation, and eventual arrest. Meanwhile, according to investigation by the legal counsel to ALJAZIRAH NEWSPAPER, Mr. JJ Usman (SAN), who also wrote to the Supreme Court to verify the enrollment of lawyers, and the Court’s response indicated that there was…
Read MoreTinubu To Address Joint Sitting Of NASS Tomorrow
By Ebriku John Friday President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not make a broadcast to the nation on Wednesday to celebrate his first anniversary as the leader of Nigeria. Instead, the President will address a joint session of the National Assembly, which has lined up a programme to commemorate 25 years of the nation’s democratic journey at both the executive and legislative levels. This was contained in a press release by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information & Strategy and made available to Theleaderng.com. President Tinubu’s speech will dwell on the…
Read MoreSenate Passes Bill To Revert To Old National Anthem, ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’
By Ebriku John Friday The Senate has passed the National Anthem Bill 2024 to revert to the old national anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee”. The bill, which passed first and second readings on Thursday, now awaits assent into law by President Bola Tinubu. The Senate passed legislation to swap the national anthem from “Arise, O Compatriots” to “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.” The old anthem, composed when Nigeria gained independence on October 1, 1960, will replace the current anthem. The bill seeks to revive the anthem that was dropped in 1978…
Read MoreCross River Assembly Passes Vote of Confidence On Speaker Ayambem
By Ebriku John Friday The Cross River State House of Assembly has unanimously passed a vote of confidence on the Speaker Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem. The motion for a vote of confidence was made in the plenary session on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, by Hon. Cyril James Omini, the member representing Yakurr 1 State Constituency. It was seconded by Hon. Kingsley Ntui, the member representing Etung State Constituency, and received unanimous support from the legislators. According to Hon. Omini, restoring order to the Assembly is necessary to support the state…
Read MoreSen John Owan Enoh, Minister Of Sports Development And The Progress So Far
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s qualitative leadership was demonstrated in the demerger of sports from other sectors. For the first time in the nation, a Federal Ministry of Sports Development was established to explore the potential in the sports sector, potentials which will impact significantly on the nation’s growth.Along the lines of creating employment opportunities, curbing insecurity , contributing to the Nations GDP etc. Senator John Owan Enoh the Honourable Minister of Sports Development is known for his hands-on approach and commitment to succeed in any given assignment, proven time and…
Read MoreCommemorating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s First Year: A Journey of Renewed Hope and Remarkable Strides
By:Jacob Ogunseye On May 29, 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, took office as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, pledging to renew Nigerians’ hope. Significant strides have been made across various sectors one year into his administration, demonstrating his commitment to economic growth, social welfare, and infrastructural development. This comprehensive review highlights the significant achievements of President Tinubu’s administration and showcases how his leadership is key to shaping Nigeria’s future. Economic Reforms and Fiscal Policies: Salary and Pension Increases: President Tinubu’s administration has approved substantial salary…
Read MoreThe Alphonsus Political Outing From State To National Prominence
When he launched his intent of assuming the flagship of our ruling party, many, because of his age, dismissed the optimism of his innocent aspiration as a mere wishful thinking. Lack of experience, maturity and competence were some of the vague allusions enumerated to fend-off the Okadigbo project. The vicious resistance and the heightened machinations, casting shadows of escalating dreads could not dissuade his focus. Rather, he stood his grounds with extra ordinary resilience and trusted in Providence as his only beacon of hope and at last, the aspiration met…
Read MoreCHILDREN’S DAY: Sen Odey Urges Parents TO Stop All Forms Of Child Abuse
… Reiterates Gov Otu’s commitment to development of children By Ebriku John Friday In commemorating the International Children’s Day, the Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Senator Stephen Odey has charged parents to stop all forms of child abuse, and give attention to their proper upbringing to enable them attain their full potentials in life. This is just as he reiterated the commitment of the State Governor, Sen Prince Bassey Edet Otu to the growth and development of children across the state. Children’s Day is celebrated annually in Nigeria as…
Read MoreCross River House Of Assembly Reaffirms Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem As 10th Assembly Speaker
By Ebriku John Friday Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem has been unanimously reaffirmed as Speaker of the tenth Assembly of Cross River State. The reaffirmation of Ayambem followed a rapprochement brokered by the state governor, Senator Bassey Otu and critical stakeholders with the 25-member Assembly in Calabar yesterday. Ayambem expressed his appreciation to the governor and the concerned stakeholders for what he described as their remarkable ability to bring about peace for the stability of the state and the House of Assembly. The Speaker commended Governor Otu for showing extraordinary leadership…
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