A total of 127 local and international films are slated to compete at the 2024 Rivers State International Film Festival (RIFF). The Director of RIFF, Kate Ezeigbo, revealed this during a press conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Thursday. She said the 2024 festival, which is the second edition of the event has the theme, “The Shift” Kate revealed that RIFF received 2,230 films from 172 countries, with the United States of America and India having the highest submissions. According to her, the criteria for submission of films included…
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Int’l Day of Girl-Child: Foundation Demands Urgent Action To Give Hope To Girl Child
…Splashes over half a million Naira on quiz participants By Ebriku John Friday As Nigerians joins rest of the world to commemorate the 2024 International Day of the Girl-Child, the Alokponi Foundation, Friday, demanded the urgent action to give hope to the girl-child across the country. The demand was made by the Executive Director, Alokponi Foundation, Grace Akobi Grace, in a remark to mark the day. Akobi maintained that the Day with the theme ‘Girls’ Vision for the Future’ creates a platform that gives attention, therefore, recognizes their rights, values…
Read MoreEx-Customs Comptroller Joe Ochelebe Wins Security Icon of the Year Award
By Ebriku John Friday Veteran and celebrated retired Customs officer who is currently the State Security Adviser (SSA), Cross River North, Comptroller Joseph Ogbor Ochelebe has been named the National CrimeWatch Security Icon of the year. He was honoured for his outstanding contribution and performance in the field of Security as well as lifting budding security experts to reach their desired heights. The award was presented by the Chief of Defense Staff General Christopher Gwabin Musa, OFR, who was represented by Brigadier General Nasiru Najidanba, Defense HQ, Abuja and a…
Read MoreInt’l Day of the Girl Child: Break Barriers Limiting Girls, Grace Ike Tells Govt, Stakeholders
By Ebriku John Friday As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate the 2024 International Day of the Girl Child, the Vice Chairman, Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Abuja Correspondents Chapel, Comrade Grace Ike, Friday, tasked the government at all levels, well-meaning Nigerians and other stakeholders to join forces and break barriers limiting girls across the country. Ike who is a journalist and strong human rights activist made the call in a statement signed by herself, where she pointed out the importance of empowering girls to envision and…
Read MoreSenator Odey Bags Nigeria’s Best Commissioner Award
By Ebriku John Friday Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Senator (Associate Stephen Odey, has been honoured with the esteemed National Leadership award as Best Commissioner in Nigeria in recognition of his exceptional performance and contributions to education development in Nigeria. The National Leadership Awards held in Abuja, organized by The People’s Parliament Nigeria and Leadership Awards Limited, acknowledged Senator Odey’s outstanding leadership and achievements. He has received widespread acclaim for transforming education administration in Cross River State. Senator Odey dedicated the award to Governor Sen Prince Bassey Edet Otu,…
Read MoreCardoso Champions We-Fi Code Declaration For Women Entrepreneurs
By Ebriku John Friday The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has urged stakeholders in the financial ecosystem to adopt the Women Entrepreneurs Finance (We-Fi) Code as part of a collective drive to enhance the financial inclusion of women entrepreneurs across Nigeria. Mr. Cardoso stated this at the landmark event of Nigeria’s public declaration of commitment to the We-Fi Code, held at the CBN Head Office on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. According to him, Mr. Cardoso, the We-Fi Code represents a commitment by financial service…
Read MoreYahaya Bello vs EFCC: A Political Witch Hunt
In recent weeks, the media has been awash with news of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) summoning the Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, over allegations of corruption. This move by the anti-graft agency has sparked a heated debate regarding whether this is a legitimate investigation or simply a political witch hunt targeting the outspoken fomer governor. Former Governor Bello, known for his no-nonsense approach to governance, has been a vocal critic of corruption and has taken steps to root out graft in his state. However,…
Read MoreNigeria @ 64: Comrade Grace Ike Greets Nigerian journalists
Vice Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Correspondents Chapel, Comrade Grace Ike has congratulated journalists across the nation on the occasion of Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary. In a statement in Abuja, the immediate past chairperson of the House of Representatives Press Corps hailed Nigerian journalists for their bravery and dedication to ethical journalism in spite of the difficult conditions they work. Ike said “Today, we celebrate not only Nigeria’s freedom but also the critical role journalists have played in shaping our nation’s history. Your tireless efforts in…
Read MoreCSNGG WARNS AGAINST DESTABILIZING NIGERIAN FOOTBALL, BACKS NFF LEADERSHIP AMID POLITICAL MANEUVERING
In a strong-worded statement, the Civil Society Network for Good Governance (CSNGG) has condemned ongoing efforts to destabilize Nigerian football through the orchestrated removal of Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). This comes at a critical moment for Nigerian football as the country faces crucial AFCON and World Cup qualifiers. The National President of the CSNGG, Barr. Kamal Adefila, described the plot as “a deliberate attempt by faceless individuals to discredit the leadership of Nigerian football and sow discord within the NFF.” According to him,…
Read MoreGov Otu Has Changed The Narrative In Cross River – Hon Brian Odey
…As Governor Otu, Ogar Eba, Emmanuel Ironbar, Others welcomes Hon Brian Odey to APC …Over 2000 LP defectors join APC in Yahe Ward By Ebriku John Friday The member of the Cross River State House of Assembly representing Yala 1 State Constituency, Hon Odey Brian has applauded the Cross River State Governor, Sen Prince Bassey Otu, saying he has changed the narrative in the state. Hon Odey, who is also the chairman, House Committee on Public Accounts stated this during his defection rally into the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC),…
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