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…
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NUJ FCT Chairman, Grace Ike Named Nigeria’s Media Personality of the Year 2024
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Ms. Grace Ike, has been named Nigeria’s Media Personality of the Year 2024. This prestigious recognition was conferred by the Editorial Board of Good Governance Today Nigeria at a grand ceremony held at the National Merit House, Abuja. In addition to the honour, Ms. Ike was inducted into the Good Governance Today Nigeria Hall of Fame—a testament to her exemplary contributions to leadership and professional journalism in Nigeria. The award acknowledges Ms. Ike’s uncommon leadership qualities…
Read MoreLawmaker Canvass Support For Women In Leadership Position
Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts of the House of Representatives, Rep. Bamidele Salam (PDP, Osun) has advocated for more women participation in governance at all levels in the country. Speaking when the first female Chairman of the FCT Council, Grace Ike led other members of her Executive on a courtesy visit, Salam said Nigeria need to do better in the area of women inclusivity, taking a cue from other African countries. Salam made reference to countries like Rwanda with 60 percent of members of parliament…
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 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),…
Read MoreEid Mubarak: Grace Ike Celebrates Muslims, Calls For Better Working Conditions For Journalists
By Ebriku John Friday The Chairperson of the House of Representatives Press Corps and Vice Chairman Correspondents Chapel NUJ FCT, Comrade Grace Ike, has advocated for improved working conditions for journalists. Ike spoke as she joined the Muslim community to celebrate the end of Ramadan and the Eid al-Fitr celebration. She called upon media organizations, government agencies, and other relevant stakeholders to take concrete measures towards enhancing the welfare of journalists, whom she described as the bedrock of democracy. “As Eid al-Fitr approaches, I extend heartfelt congratulations and warm wishes…
Read MoreEid-Al-Fitr: FG Declares Tuesday, Wednesday Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9 and 10, 2024, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Aishetu Ndayako. The minister congratulated all Muslims for the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. Tunji-Ojo called on them to imbibe and practise the virtues that entail kindness, love, tolerance, peace, good neighbourliness, and compassion, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him).…
Read MoreHon. Peter Akpanke Celebrates Newly-wedded Couple, Mr & Mrs Timothy Iduku
By Ebriku John Friday Hon. Peter Atianashie Akpanke, the House of Representatives Member representing Obudu/Bekwara/Obanliku Federal Constituency, recently attended the wedding of Enger. Mr & Mrs Timothy Adie Iduku at Assemblies Of God Church in Obudu, Cross River State on Saturday, April 6, 2024. During the ceremony, Hon. Akpanke gave a charge to the newly-wedded couple that they should love and submit to each other to have a successful union. He explained that as people who come from different backgrounds, there are bound to be misunderstandings, but with love and…
Read MoreWeekend Musings On Comrade Grace Ike
The consensus building for the eventual affirmation and historic emergence of Comrade GRACE IKE as the first female chairman of NUJ FCT Council is steadily gaining acceptance, prominence, preference and spreading far and wide. It is shattering the four walls of partitions of the so called ‘owners’ of the council and sending shivers and confusion in the camp of those whose plot is to install an anointed stooge to continue to do their bidding and crawl in de-tasteful ineptitude. The song of GRACE IKE is hitting the airwaves with with…
Read MoreNASS’ll Continue To Partner With Executive For National Devt -Akpabio
By Ebriku John Friday President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has reiterated the commitment of the National Assembly under his leadership, to continue to partner with the President Bola Tinubu-led administration in the provision of infrastructure for the people and the improvement of the economy. Akpabio stated this while commissioning some urban and farm roads in Ikot Ekpene and Essien Udim Local government areas of Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District on Friday. A statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, quoted him as saying, “the commissioning of…
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