…Determined to Reclaim Stolen Mandate At The Tribunal The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) describes the fabrication being peddled by the Buhari Presidency and the All Progressives Congress (APC) that the people’s candidate, Atiku Abubakar, is making some demands of President Muhammadu Buhari, as absolute falsehood and outright lies. The PDP states categorically, without mincing words, that Atiku Abubakar had not, and will never, make or accept any condition from President Buhari regarding the rigged February 23, 2019 Presidential election, which he (Atiku) clearly won. The Buhari Presidency and the APC…
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Ayade: Best Golden Birthday Gift From Cross Riverians By Emmanuel Ulayi
The most celebrated event ever in the world is the birthday of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is celebrated across religious divide as adherents of other religious beliefs including atheists often join in celebrating the birth of the son of God. Hence, sending birthday greetings has become a necessary tradition these days. It can be hard to find the perfect birthday wish for the special birthday boy or girl especially, with so many options. A genuine birthday wish will surely make anyone’s day. With exactly seven days to the 2019…
Read MoreSENATOR ROSE OKO FELICITATES WITH GOV AYADE AT 51
…Says he has exhibited uncommon wisdom, vision and leadership By Ebriku John Friday Cross River State female senator representing Northern Senatorial District of the state, Senator Rose Okoji Oko on Saturday joined other well wishers to felicitate with Cross River State Governor, Prof Ben Ayade as he turns 51. Senator Rose, who is also the chairman Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs, in a birthday message to the governor, noted Governor Ayade has demonstrated commitment in the pursuit of a prosperous and peaceful Cross River. She stated further that he…
Read MoreAccess To Electricity Is Critical To Economic Growth – Tony Elumelu
Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, have said access to electricity is critical to growing Nigeria’s economy. Speaking in an interview with Sky news, Elumelu said he believes that the second term of President Muhammadu Buhari will focus on improving the power sector. He added that another sector that is critical to the economy is the private sector which helps in creating employment and alleviating poverty. “I think power is critical. We know that access to electricity and improvement in that sector will help to galvanise and grow the Nigerian…
Read MoreTRIBUTE TO A LIVING LEGEND, LET THE GOOD WORK CONTINUE BY ALPHONSUS OGAR EBA
The name of the Senator Benedict Ayade, the Executive Governor of Cross River State is now a household name in Global leadership as the “report of fashion in proud Italy”. He is a leader of leaders; and a true leader at that; because he commands not from the rear, but he braces, with his chest the heat and the chill of all battles. He is the veritable “Knight of the Garter” of our contemporary politics; “valiant and virtuous, full of haughty courage, such as is grown to credit by the…
Read More2019 Polls: HURIWA acting politicians’ script to incite violence in Nigeria, Coalition discloses
The Coalition of Civil Society Groups on Human Rights and Conflict Resolution said it has unraveled a plot by the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) to incite violence in Nigeria over the outcome of the 2019 general election. The coalition said HURIWA was only being used by some selfish politicians to cause anarchy in the country. The group made this revelation in a supplementary report on the February 23, 2019 presidential/national assembly elections. Maxwell Gowon, the Executive Director of the group, who presented the report on behalf of…
Read MoreTwo million women rally for democracy, calls on Atiku to eschew bitterness over polls
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in last Saturday’s presidential election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has been urged to tow the path of ex-president Goodluck Jonathan and congratulate President Muhammadu Buhari. This appeal was made by Two Million Women Rally for Democracy on Friday. Mr Buhari of the All Progressive Congress (APC) was returned as president for a second-term by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). While the incumbent has continued to receive massive commendation over a free, fair and credible polls as well congratulatory messages from both local and…
Read MoreINEC To Hold Supplementary Elections March 9
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it would hold supplementary elections on March 9, alongside the governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections. The National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, stated this in a statement issued on Friday. According to the statement, the decision to hold the supplementary election was taken at the end of a meeting held with Resident Electoral Commissioners on Thursday. It read in part: “The meeting noted a number of cancellations in certain areas due to violence, which prevented the…
Read MoreThe Next Four Years Will Be Tough, PMB Warns
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday warned the new four-year mandate given to his administration by Nigerians will be tough as he pursues his campaign promises of securing the country, transforming the economy and the fight against corruption. The President stated this at a special meeting with his cabinet ministers, who were in the State House, Abuja, on Friday to congratulate him on his electoral victory. The Independent National Electoral Commission had, on Wednesday, declared President Buhari, candidate of the All Progressives Congress, winner of the 2019 presidential election held on…
Read MoreEAA Cautions Okaeben Over Moves To Instigate Violence, Says Election Will Be Won Through The Ballot Not With Bullet
BENIN – A press statement by the campaign organization of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Oredo west, Mr. Agbonifo Eghosa has called on his APC counterpart, Mr. Christopher Okaeben to eschew all forms of violence ahead of the state constituency elections into Edo state house assembly (EDHA) scheduled for March 9th, 2019. See full text of his press statement: Fellow Edolites, you will recall that our Royal Father, the revered Oba of Benin, Omo n’ Oba n’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, called those seeking political offices…
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