…Receives letter of nomination as Man of the Year By Ebriku John Friday Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency Sen Prince Bassey Otu has formally endorsed the hosting of the 6th edition of the prestigious Yala Achievers Summit and Awards 2024 and he is set to grace the event taking place in Calabar, the state capital as Special Guest of Honour. This is just as Governor Otu received a letter of nomination as Yala Achievers Award Man of the year 2024. The letter was presented by the founder and…
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GOV. FUBARA PRESENTS N3.6B FOR 3,066 MSMES AS HE LAUNCHES LOAN SCHEME
…Charges BOI on supporting more businesses in Rivers State Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has presented cheques valued at N3.6 billion to 3,066 micro, small and medium-scale enterprises and 100 companies drawn from the 23 local government areas of the state including non-indugenes. Governor Fubara made the presentation at the flag-off and commencement of Rivers State Government/BOI N4billion Matching fund loan scheme for SMEs at the Obi Wali International Conference Centre, Port Harcourt on Friday. The governor pointed out that it could only be imagined the economic value…
Read MoreGov Otu, Speaker Ayambem, Others Attend Hon Sylvester Agabi Jnr Thanksgiving, Church Building Project And Foundation Launch In Obudu
…RACKS IN MILLIONS The Deputy Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Sylvester Agabi Jnr, hosted a Thanksgiving event during which he launched a church building as well as a foundation in honour of his late elder brother, David Agabi, who, he noted, nurtured him from the earliest stage of his life. The ceremony which took place in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State, drew high profile political figures such as the State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, who, as Chairman of the occasion,…
Read MoreGov Otu, Speaker Ayambem, Others In Attendance For Hon Sylvester Agabi Jnr Thanksgiving, Church Building Project And Foundation Launch In Obudu
…Racks in millions The Deputy Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Sylvester Agabi Jnr, hosted a Thanksgiving event during which he launched a church building as well as a foundation in honour of his late elder brother, David Agabi, who, he noted, nurtured him from the earliest stage of his life. The ceremony which took place in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State, drew high profile political figures such as the State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, who, as Chairman of the occasion,…
Read MoreUnveil Your Agenda on Safety, Protection of Journalists, NUJ Tells Tinubu
By Ebriku John Friday The Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ) FCT Correspondents Chapel, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to unveil his administration’s plan and agenda on safety measures and protection for the media practitioners and workers in Nigeria. The Union has observed the toxic and hostile environment in which Nigerian journalists have been operating over the years, describing the situation as absurd, ridiculous and unacceptable. NUJ stated this on Friday in a statement jointly signed by Comrade Jide Oyekunle, Chairman of FCT Correspondents Chapel, and Raphael Oni, the Secretary,…
Read MoreDr Beatrice Igwe, Celebrates Workers, Welcome All To New Month Of May
By Ebriku John Friday The Commissioner for Housing, Cross River State, Dr. Mrs. Beatrice Igwe on Wednesday lend her voice in celebrating workers on the occasion of the International Workers’ Day celebration and welcomed all to the new month of May 2024. In a New Month and Workers’ Day message, the Honourable Commissioner for Housing, acknowledges the doggedness and intellectual capacity of workers over the years in delivering on the policies and programmes of government. She said while the new month ushers fresh hope and opportunity to attain and accomplish…
Read MoreWorkers’ Day: Eba Salutes Cross River Workers, Says Your Labour Won’t Go In Vain
By Ebriku John Friday The Cross River State Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Alphonsus Ogar Eba Esq, JP has lauded the efforts of Cross River State workers on the occasion of this year’s International Workers’ Day. Eba said Cross River State work force have paid their dues over the years, therefore, they deserved to be celebrated always, not just on Workers’ Day. Recalling the sacrifices of the Cross River State workers, Eba said such would not go in vain, noting that they would continue to reap from…
Read MoreGrace Ike Celebrates Nigerian workers, Hails Journalists’ Sacrifices
Ebriku John Friday Comrade Grace Ike, Chairperson of the House of Representatives’ Press Corps, has extended warm felicitations to Nigerian workers as they commemorate May 1st Day today. Comrade Ike who doubles as the Vice Chairman of the NUJ Correspondents chapel FCT In a statement issued in Abuja, Ike expressed profound admiration for the resilience and dedication demonstrated by Nigerian workers, even amidst challenging times. She acknowledged their commitment to their duties and responsibilities, emphasizing their vital role in driving the nation forward. Despite facing numerous obstacles, Ike noted that…
Read MoreFuel Scarcity: Over 200 Civil Society Groups Demand NNPCL GCEO Kyari’s Sack Within 7 Days
…untold suffering of Nigerians unacceptable, probe Kyari now …to stage protest nationwide By Ebriku John Friday Over 200 civil society groups under the auspices of Coalition of Civil Society Groups Against Poverty in Africa (CoSGAPA), on Tuesday, demanded the sack of Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), Engr Mele Kyari to resign over the biting fuel scarcity resulting in hike and its toll on Nigerians. The demand for Kyari’s sack or his resignation by the groups is on the heels of what they alleged as…
Read MoreAsset Recovery: Gov Otu Seeks Security Agencies Collaboration On Intelligence Sharing
Cross River Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Otu has called for increased collaboration and intelligence gathering among security agencies in the state to adequately tackle the myriads of assets recovery and management challenges. Gilbert Agbor, Esq., the workaholic Special Adviser to the Governor on Asset Recovery and Management made this known during a courtesy visit to the Commandant, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Cross River Command, Commander Charles Brown, in Calabar. Touring the command headquarters, Gilbert said it is imperative to collaborate with the Civil Defence Corps for effective…
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