El-Zakzakky: PDP group condemns arson, attack on innocent citizens by IMN members

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The PDP Rebirth Mandate, has condemned in its entirety the arson and attacks on innocent Nigerians by members of the Ibrahim El-Zakzaky-led Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN. The group was reacting to the Monday’s attack by the Shiite militants on emergency point of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA and innocent citizens leading to deaths. Reacting to the incident, PDP Rebirth Mandate frowned at the attack, while warning members of the opposition party against sponsoring or participating in the protest by the violent group. Charles Ukaha, President of the group,…

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No Plan To Increase Fuel Pump Price, Senate Insists

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…Gives media outfit ultimatum to retract publication against the upper legislative chamber …Reveals PPRA yet remit over N160bn to FERMA for road maintainance The Senate on Sunday debunked the news making the rounds over an alleged proposed plan to increase the pump price of petroleum from N145 to N150, saying such has not been discussed on the floor of the Senate and urged Nigerians to disregard the news. Speaking on the report which has attracted reactions and wide condemnation from various stakeholders, at his residence in Abuja, the Chairman Senate…

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NLTF TO SPREAD GOOD CAUSES THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH PRESIDENTIAL CNG INITIATIVE

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  NATIONAL LOTTERY TRUST FUND TO SPREAD GOOD CAUSES THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH PRESIDENTIAL CNG INITIATIVE In a move to support the federal government’s efforts to create employment opportunities and support affordable transportation, the National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF) moved to spread GOOD CAUSES through partnership with the Presidential CNG Initiative (Pi-CNG). The Executive Secretary, Comrade Tosin Adeyanju, on a courtesy visit to the Pi-CNG headquarters in Abuja praised Mr President initiative’s for introducing cheaper gas alternatives to Nigerians. “We want to explore ways we can partner with you so that…

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PLUG Media Congratulates Cross River APC Chair, Eba Over Peaceful LG Primaries

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….says party satisfied with promoting internal democracy A notable media wing of the office of the State Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Plug Media has hailed the Chairman of the APC, Cross River State Chapter, Alphonsus Ogar Eba Esq, JP, over the peaceful and successful conduct of the party’s local government primaries ahead of the Local Government elections coming up soon. The Plug Media, in a statement said the Cross River State Chapter of APC is poised for continued success under the leadership of Eba. He said:…

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127 Films To Feature At 2024 Rivers Film Festival

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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

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…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…

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Ex-Customs Comptroller Joe Ochelebe Wins Security Icon of the Year Award

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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…

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Int’l Day of the Girl Child: Break Barriers Limiting Girls, Grace Ike Tells Govt, Stakeholders

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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…

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Senator Odey Bags Nigeria’s Best Commissioner Award

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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,…

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Cardoso Champions We-Fi Code Declaration For Women Entrepreneurs

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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…

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Yahaya Bello vs EFCC: A Political Witch Hunt

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  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,…

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Nigeria @ 64: Comrade Grace Ike Greets Nigerian journalists

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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…

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