The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), has congratulated the Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Otu on his first anniversary celebration in office for his life-transforming projects and unwavering commitment to the state’s development. Making the commendation on Sunday in Calabar, National Publicity Secretary of the PFN, Archbishop Dr. Emmah Gospel Isong, hailed Governor Otu’s ‘People’s First’ policy, noting that his leadership style and achievements have confirmed him as a prophetic governor worthy of celebration. The PFN, an umbrella body of several pentecostal churches, promoting unity and cooperation among…
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CHILDREN’S DAY: Safety, Upbringing Of Cross River Child Is Non-negotiable – Eba
The Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Cross River State, Alphonsus Ogar Eba Esq. JP, has felicitated with Cross River State children and others across the country, emphasizing that their safety and quality upbringing is non-negotiable. In his goodwill message to commemorate the 2024 Children’s Day, Eba noted that the day presents an opportunity to celebrate the young ones and consider their important place in the nation’s heart. He stressed that no Cross River child should go to bed hungry, and due attention must be paid to their…
Read MoreEx-EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Lamorde Dies In Cairo
Ibrahim Lamorde, the former chairman of the anti-graft agency, EFCC, is dead. He was 61. Lamorde died in Egypt where he had travelled for medical treatment, a close associate told this newspaper. Born on 20 December 1962, Mr Lamorde joined the Nigerian Police in 1986 and retired as a Deputy Inspector General of Police in 2021. While a police officer, he served as EFCC chairman between 2011 and 2015. According to his profile on the EFCC website, Mr Lamorde was the third Executive Chairman of the Commission. He was appointed…
Read MoreCross River Speaker’s Impeachment: A Failed Coup D’etat
As a three-tier government that Nigeria is, three legislatures exist and all of them have impeachment powers that have often been grossly abused: The National Assembly, the States Assemblies and the Local Government Legislative Councils. A close example of their activities, regarding frivolous impeachment has showed a consistent brute power struggle for pecuniary gains and not for the interest of the citizens. This was the case that just transpired in the Cross River State House of Assembly where the Honorable Speaker, @Rt Hon Elverts Ayambem was purportedly removed in a…
Read MoreOndo Guber: APC Chieftain, Soriwei Urges Support For Gov Aiyedatiwa’s Victory
… Says Ondo Governor is a unifier, will carry all along By Ebriku John Friday As Ondo State governorship election draws closer, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), High Chief Francis Soriwei, has called on the party leadership and members to maximally support and throw their weight behind the candidate of the party and Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Soriwei, who is the chairman, Akpoyerin Group of Companies Limited and the Senior Special Assistant, Oil & Gas to former GMD NNPC, Edmund Daukoru, Former Minister of State…
Read MoreLATEST: Reps Akpanke Offers 16-Yr-Old C’River Highest JAMB Scorer Scholarship
The Member Representing Obanliku/Obudu/Bekwerra Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Reps Peter Akpanke, has awarded a scholarship to Stephen Apebende, the 16-year-old boy who achieved an impressive score of 356 in this year’s JAMB, the highest from Cross River State. Akpanke, who expressed pride in Stephen’s achievement, said he was inspired to offer the scholarship to encourage other young people to take their studies seriously. He praised Stephen for his dedication to his studies, particularly in an era where many young people are focused on getting rich quick. “This…
Read MoreCSO PASSES VOTE OF CONFIDENCE IN FERMA BOSS OVER PERFORMANCE ON FEDERAL ROADS.
The Concerned Nigerian Youth for Good Governance, a civil society organization dedicated to advocating for effective leadership in government and the private sector, have commended Dr. Emeka Agbasi, the Managing Director of the Federal Road Maintenance Agency, for his exceptional performance in federal road maintenance. In a press release by Amb. Mahmud Abubakar, the convenr of civil society organisation in Abuja, said “just six months Dr. Emeka Agbasi assumed office he has demonstrated his expertise gained from the United Kingdom highway agency by significantly improving federal roads in Nigeria.…
Read MoreTinubu Appoints Infracorp As Lead Developer Of Nigeria’s Green Industrial Zone, Evergreen City
In line with his commitment to ensure industrial development that meets the demands of the present and the future, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of The Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria (InfraCorp) as the Lead Arranger and Developer of Evergreen City, Nigeria’s green industrial zone, with the following terms of reference: (1) Selection of partners/consultants to undertake critical development activities, including project design, environmental impact assessments, feasibility studies, financial modelling, and market engagement. (2) Raising private funding for the development of the city and constituent projects. (3) Coordinating with…
Read MoreTerrorists Using Young Cryptocurrency Traders To Fund Their Activities — EFCC Chairman
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),Mr Ola Olukoyede has said that some young cryptocurrency traders in Nigeria are unaware that terrorists are using them to trade and fund terrorism in the country. The anti-graft chief revealed that some of the people who received money to trade in cryptocurrencies did not know that their financiers were sponsors of terrorism. Olukoyede also noted that some of the 1,146 bank accounts recently frozen by the commission were conduits for terrorism funding. He spoke during an event organised by some…
Read MoreC’River Speaker’s CPS Urges Society to Recognize Boys’ Emotional Needs on International Day of the Boy Child
The Chief Press Secretary to the speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Mr. Matthew Okache has called on society to recognize the emotional needs of the boy child. He made this known today on International Day of the Boy Child, his statement, aimed at acknowledging the often-overlooked struggles of young boys, emphasized their emotional well-being and the importance of recognizing their inherent worth. Okache pointed to the societal expectations placed on boys to remain strong and silent, often at the expense of their mental health. He expressed…
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