Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has laid a N15 billion three-layer interchange bridge at Kofar Dan’agundi in the Kano metropolis as part of the vision to enhance traffic flow in the ancient city. The governor who visited the project site on Sunday in the company of some cabinet members, affirmed his administration’s eyesight to transform the…
By Christian Njoku, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Gold mining in Nigeria goes as far back as the ancient Benin and Ife empires in the pre-colonial, although, the gold mined in this era was not in commercial quantities due to the capacity to mine. At present, it is estimated that Nigeria has over 600,000 tonnes…
The Nigerian Army has dismissed a soldier, Lance Corporal Abdullahi Ismail after he was found guilty of having sex with his colleague’s wife. According to SaharaReporters, the Lance Corporal was dismissed during the week at 231 Battalion in Biu, Borno State. “The soldier was fired from the Nigerian Army for sleeping with his colleague’s housewife….
By Ukorebi Esien Yahaya Adoza Bello CON born 18 June 1975 is a Nigerian businessman and politician who served as the governor of Kogi State from 2016 to 2024. A member of the All Progressives Congress, Bello was the youngest governor in Nigeria throughout his term in office. Born in Okene, Bello studied accounting and…
The Academic Staff Union Of Polytechnics (ASUP), Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) Chapter, has issued a 7-day ultimatum to the institution’s management to fully implement the 35 and 25 per cent salary increments for workers of the institution, as approved by the government. Mr Adegunle Tomisi, Chairman, ASUP of the polytechnic, said this in a communique…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied the list of former Governors under investigation for alleged corruption being circulated in the media. A press statement signed by Dele Oyewale, Head of Media & Publicity, EFCC, on Sunday, 5th May 2024, said the list is not from the Commission. READ ALSO: Cross River Govt to…
Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has expressed his administration’s preparedness to partner with the National Population Commission (NPC) to get proper demographic data and other vital state statistics. The Governor, who made the revelation Thursday while receiving the Federal Commissioner for Cross River in the National Population Commission, Rt. Hon. Alex Ukam, in his…
…pledges support to ensure success of Federal Housing project Governor Bassey Otu has promised unwavering support for the Federal Government’s housing initiative being implemented nationwide, including in Cross River State. Speaking at the weekend, during a meeting with the management team of the Federal Housing Authority, led by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Hon. Oyetunde…
By Joe Udo Simon Ekpa, self-acclaimed Prime Minister of Biafra Republic Government In-Exile (BRGIE), has countered the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on a date for sit-at-home in honour of slayed Biafran heroes of the 1967-1970 Civil War in Nigeria. According to a statement signed by Ekpa on Sunday, he disclosed that sit-at-home in Biafra…
…distributes netball kits as government harps on sustainability By Frank Ulom The Community Sports and Educational Development (CSED), a non-governmental organisation (NGO) known for the development of sports in schools and communities, has trained Physical and Health Education (PHE) teachers from 38 schools, including three from refugee camps in Cross River State. The two-day training…
