By Solomon Azu The people of Ebom Eburutu kingdom in Abi local council in Cross River State have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to re-consider the allegations against suspended Minister for Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu who they described as their daughter. This appeal was contained in a communique issued after an enlarged…
By Mo Isa Sequel to President Bola Tinubu’s six-week suspension of the four (4) programmes under the National Social Investment Programmes Agency (NSIPA), the President on Saturday approved the establishment of a Special Presidential Panel, which will be led by the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Honourable Minister of Finance, Mr Wale Edun. This…
By Mo Isa In his fight against corruption, President Bola Tinubu has suspended N- Power, Conditional Cash Transfer, Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programmes administered by the National Social Investment Programme Agency, NSIPA. This was revealed by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF on Friday in…
By Frank Ulom The Supreme Court has finally put an end to the tussle between Senator Bassey Otu and Senator Sandy Otu, All Progressives Congress, APC and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP candidates for the 2023 governorship election in Cross River State. The battle between the duo started 10 months ago after the Independent National Electoral…
By Frank Ulom The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Cross River, Barr. Alphonsus Eba Ogar has buried his father, Pa Emmanuel Eba Ogar amid condolences. Pa Ogar who passed away on 21 December 2023 was buried on Wednesday 10 January 2024 at Imaje, Yala Local Government Area of the state. Born on…
By Chris Njoku Mr Fidelis Duker, a Media Expert and Founder of the FAD Media Group has called on Nigerians not to condescend to media trial on the corruption allegations against Dr Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. Duker made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN…
By Our Reporter An assemblage known as the All Progressive Congress (APC) Legacy Group, Calabar Municipality Chapter has demanded that it be given the right to produce the next chairman of Calabar Municipal Council. The group made the demand on Thursday in Calabar when it paid a courtesy visit to Chief Felix Idem, leader of…
By Frank Ulom Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River has appointed Dr Arigor John Arigor as the State Project Coordinator, Agro-Processing, Agricultural Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support Project (CR-APPEALS Project). Arigor’s appointment was contained in a press release signed by Emmanuel Ogbeche, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on Thursday 11 January 2024. READ…
By Frank Ulom The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi has commended the suspension of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Minister, Dr Betta Edu. Obi disclosed this on Wednesday, adding that a comprehensive investigation must be carried out to fish out all the culprits. He said corruption among government officials in…
By Mo Isa President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday 10 January 2024, approved the appointment of 20 qualified Nigerians to serve on the boards of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC and National Hajj Commission, NAHCOM. The 9 appointed into the Christian Pilgrim Commission are: 1. Colonel Aloche Adole — Chairman 2. Dr Stephen Adegbite —…
