By Ebriku John Friday The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem has welcomed members of the 10th Assembly back from the Christmas and New Year holidays, urging them to work in unity for the betterment and prosperity of the state. Speaking during the first plenary session today in Calabar, the Speaker emphasized the need for legislators to renew their commitment to serving the people and to approach the new year with a collective sense of purpose. This was contained in statement by the…
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Yala LG Boss Dissolves Revenue Agencies
The Chairman of Yala Local Government Area, Cross River State, Hon Dr Fred Okem has dissolved all revenue agencies operating in the Council with effect from 31st December 2024. This was contained in a release on Monday 6th January 2025 by the Chief Press Secretary, Emmanuel Unah. The Chairman also cautioned that anyone who flouts the directive would be handed over to the security agencies for proper action in line with relevant laws. The local government helmsman is expected to reposition the revenue agencies with the aim of boosting internally…
Read MoreC’River APC Chair, Eba Splashes Yuletide Gifts To Constituents
….marks 1 year anniversary of late father’s burial …shares over N5m cash, rice, cows, wrappers, motorcycle, sewing machines Ebriku John Friday In the spirit of the Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Cross River State, Alphonsus Ogar Eba esq, JP, has splashed gifts worth millons of Naira to constituents to mark one year anniversary of his late father’s burial. Eba said he felt it is important to remember such a great father God gifted him and his family and made him who he is today.…
Read MoreTinubu Support Group Congratulates President Tinubu on THISDAY Man of the Year 2024 Award
Heartfelt congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on being nominated as Man of the Year by Thisday Newspaper! This well-deserved recognition is a testament to your tireless efforts to drive Nigeria’s growth and development. Your leadership and vision for a brighter future have inspired countless Nigerians. As members of the Tinubu Support Group, we are proud to stand solidly and unflinchingly behind you and celebrate this remarkable achievement. We look forward to your continued success in leading our great nation. President Tinubu’s administration has already begun to implement key…
Read MoreC’River APC Chair Hails Tinubu, Otu Over Christmas, New Year Gifts To Cross Riverians
….as beneficiaries rejoice By Ebriku John Friday The Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Cross River State Chapter, Alphonsus Ogar Eba esq JP, has hailed President Bola Tinubu and the Governor of Cross River State, Apostle Senator Bassey Otu, over the Christmas gifts given to the people of Cross River State to celebrate during the yuletide. Speaking while handing over the gifts worth millions of Naira to the people of the State including the Hausa, Yoruba, Ibo and other communities residing in the State at the ward level irrespective of political…
Read MoreHon Bravo Splashes Over N5.5m In Cash, Farm Imputes, Educational Materials, Others To Mark Christmas
By Ebriku John Friday In the spirit of the Christmas celebration, the political leader of Igbekurikor Community in Ugaga Ward of Yala LGA of Cross River State and CEO of Yegraowo Integrated Farms Nigeria Ltd, Hon Dr Gabriel Bravo Oluohu has splashed over N5.5 million in cash, farm imputes, educational materials and gift items to celebrate with people of his community and other Yala communities. The colourful event was held yesterday at the Community Primary School, Igbekurikor, Yala LGA and first of its kind attracted hundreds of people across Yala…
Read MoreYuletide: Grace Ike-led Exco Distributes Over 600 Bags Of Rice To FCT Journalists
In a demonstration of unwavering commitment to members’ welfare, the Grace Ike-led Executives of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Monday distributed over 600 bags of rice to support its members during the yuletide season. The event, held at the NUJ FCT Secretariat, was marked by an air of excitement and camaraderie among members. Attendees exchanged cheerful pleasantries, reflecting the season’s spirit, as they eagerly awaited the chairman’s remarks. Many expressed gratitude for the thoughtful gesture, which underscored the union’s dedication to its members’ well-being.…
Read MoreTINUBU SUPPORT GROUP ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR GENERAL
The Tinubu Support Group (TSG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Umar Tanko Yakasai as its new Director General. Dr. Yakasai’s appointment takes effect from Monday, December 23rd 2024, and he succeeds Arch Umar Ibrahim, who was appointed as the Director General of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency by President Bola Tinubu. Comrade Tosin Adeyanju, expressed his delight at Dr. Yakasai’s appointment . “We are thrilled to have Dr. Yakasai on board,” said Adeyanju. “His wealth of experience, expertise, and passion for grassroots politics make him…
Read MoreNUJ Mourns Death Of Member, Ogonnaya Umeham
By Ebriku John Friday The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has expressed deep shock over the death of its member and former Secretary of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, Prophetess Ogonnaya Regina Umeham. Prophetess Umeham passed away on Friday after a prolonged illness. She was a former staff member of Daily Times Newspapers and, until her death, served as the News Editor of Weekenders Magazine. This devastating news comes while the council is still grieving the loss of another member, the late Rafat Idris.…
Read MoreTears As Alhassan, Isiguzo, Ike, Others Bid Former NUJ FCT Council Scribe Rafat Farewell
By Ebriku John Friday The former Secretary of Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT, the late Rafat Idris Salami was on Friday buried at the Gudu Cemetery according to Islamic rites amidst tears, weeping and tributes. Reputable journalists and leaders of the union including the National President of the NUJ, Malam Alhassan Yahya Abdullahi, immediate past President, Dr Chris Isiguzo, Chairman of the NUJ FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike and others were present to bid departed former council scribe farewell. The late Rafat Idris Salami, who was…
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